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Opinion: Technology Helps Truckers Handle Challenges
In the world of transportation, change is something we deal with every day. It becomes a challenge to manage customer demands, the regulatory landscape, positive driver experiences and big data while promoting an organizational culture that is ready to accommodate the changes happening in front of us.
February 29, 2016Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.泭
Opinion: Recruiting Should Be a Top Priority
Communication and team building are two ideas or points of emphasis that all successful transportation firms need to understand and utilize.
February 15, 2016Opinion: Navigating the Deal Market With Confidence
The deal market in the transportation industry currently is in a rare position its good for both buyer and seller.
January 11, 2016Opinion: Proud to Be Head Cheerleader for ATAs Agenda
Being chairman of American Trucking Associations is a tremendous honor the capstone of a career in trucking that began for me many decades ago.
October 26, 2015Opinion: Nat-Gas Vehicles and Low Oil Prices
For light- and heavy-duty truck operators evaluating a switch to natural gas from diesel, the recent oil-price collapse represents the most significant bump in the road in several years.
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May 11, 2015Opinion: Driver Shortage Can Be History by 2020
Walter OBrien has the fourth-highest IQ ever recorded, and I recently had the chance to meet him at an entrepreneurial event on the campus of the University of California, San Diego.
January 26, 2015Opinion: Fuel-Economy Rules and Used-Truck Pricing
By now, youre well aware of President Obamas announcement that he will direct the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation to set the next i.e., the post-2018 round of medium- and heavy-truck fuel economy and emissions standards.
April 7, 2014Opinion: Mobile Is Critical for ELDs
After much anticipation, on March 13 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration released its proposal that interstate truck drivers be required to use electronic logging devices.
March 24, 2014Opinion: Hazmat Drivers No Rest for the Weary?
This Opinion piece appears in the March 17 print edition of Transport Topics.
March 17, 2014Opinion: New Entrants Beware
This Opinion piece appears in the Dec. 16 print edition of Transport Topics.
December 16, 2013