The ancient Roman emperor and philosopher, Marcus Aurelius, put it best when he said, "Our life is what our thoughts make it." And the same can be said about your business. It becomes what your "thoughts make it" to be. But how do you ensure you're focusing on the thoughts that take you toward your goals and not away from them? One way is to consume content that inspires you to grow, challenges you to think differently, and offers good ideas and tested strategies to help you ...

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"I'll be honest, Sean. I don't think sales is for you." As I reflect on this piece of "advice" from a potential employer about 27 years ago, I think about how misunderstanding what "sales" truly means can hold us back from achieving our highest potential in any business, including expedited trucking. Here's my story and how I believe the lessons learned can also help you be more successful in your career in expediting. What Sales is NOTIn 1995, I was a seminary student lookin...

Even the most professional truck drivers sometimes get hit on roads and parking lots. Accidents happen because not everyone else on the road is an experienced, careful driver. If another driver damages your equipment, take the right steps to expedite your claim, collect your lost income, and protect your business. Prove Your Case You won't get the other side to agree to pay the first dollar until you've proven they're at fault. Every case has two steps: prove fault and then p...

When it comes to your success in expedited trucking, ignorance is NOT bliss. That's why it's essential to build a team of mentors who are accomplishing what you want to achieve. They're ahead of you on the journey. So, they're especially qualified to share advice to guide you along the way. They encourage you to persist when you feel discouraged and ready to quit prematurely. And they can help you avoid catastrophic mistakes that put you out of business before you really get...

What's the state of the expedited trucking industry? What are the important trends to watch over the next 18 months that could impact your business? Industry experts addressed these questions and more for a packed house of owner-operators, drivers, and fleet owners on the final day of Expedite Expo 2021 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. The 10 am special event on Day Two on "The State of Expedited Trucking" was moderated by yours truly and featu...

Joe's tractor needed an oil change. He drove to a nearby shop and paid for the service. Once complete, Joe headed down the road with his rig. Within moments, the dash started flashing, showing engine problems. Turns out, the mechanic who did the oil change didn't put the plug back in correctly. The oil had drained out and Joe's engine was permanently damaged. Joe called the shop but they didn't want to do anything. He called a wrecker and had his semi hauled to a local dealer...

Trucker Turtle shares the Commercial Truck Insurance Tips YOU need to KNOW to GROW [CIS Easy Truck Insurance Tips #3]...

Since COVID is still the topic of most conversations these days, I am not going to write about it today....

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