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October 2010

Do You Know the True Value of Your Break-Even Point?

Submitted by inmadmin on Fri, 10/08/2010 - 11:53

In a business filled with calculations, costs and variables, determining your break-even point can seem like just another number you�re supposed to know. But what value does it really bring to your company?

Actually, knowing your break-even point can be the key to strong negotiations and informed growth.

Trucking Freight Across Ancient, Deadly Routes Is Focus of New Show

Submitted by inmadmin on Fri, 10/01/2010 - 14:02

If you think navigating American highways is tough, imagine trying to truck freight down a mountain road in India that has no guardrails, speed limits or stoplights � and threatens to collapse at any time.

Match-Making, Trucking Style

Submitted by inmadmin on Tue, 10/05/2010 - 06:56

From journalists to researchers to marriage counselors, most people agree that open communication is crucial for a strong relationship. Ultimately, shared understanding of each person�s goals, needs and preferences forms the foundation for a lasting bond, whether the relationship is between spouses, friends or an employer and employee.

History of Trucking Regulations in the 21st Century 2000-2002

Submitted by inmadmin on Mon, 10/11/2010 - 11:06

Today, we continue the History of Trucking Regulations by moving into the 21st century. As I have shown in previous posts, the first trucking regulations in the early 1900s controlled the economics of trucking, but as the decades passed and the industry grew, rulings began to focus more heavily on transportation safety. This trend continued in full force as the new millennium opened.

When Trucking Freight Becomes Dangerous

Submitted by inmadmin on Wed, 10/13/2010 - 07:04

From traffic accidents to hazardous weather, the constant battle to avoid danger while trucking freight can make anyone yearn for a comfortable, safe place to take a break from the road.

But what happens when rest and truck stops � the very places designed to offer relief � are sources of danger themselves?

When Trucking Freight Becomes Dangerous, Part 2

Submitted by inmadmin on Fri, 10/15/2010 - 09:41

In my last blog, I discussed the possibility of serial killers who are using the nation�s highways as traveling crime scenes. Unfortunately, a lack of safe, legal parking areas is increasing the danger for long-haul drivers who may struggle to find a place to sleep.

The Difference in Rest Areas When Moving Freight

Submitted by inmadmin on Thu, 10/21/2010 - 12:25

As you move freight across the country, you�ve probably noticed how rest stops vary greatly in different regions.

In some states, service areas are beacons of commerce offering fuel, a variety of dining options and a safe place to rest. On the other hand, many states provide travelers with little more than parking, a bathroom, and snacks from a vending machine �and no safe place to rest from the road.

How much does that load pay?

Submitted by inmadmin on Tue, 10/26/2010 - 12:41

This is the worst question you can ask when talking to a freight broker or shipper �because it puts total control of what they�ll pay on the load into their hands.

Picture this: You have a wheelbarrow filled with dirt at the top of a hill, or you have the same wheelbarrow at the bottom of a hill. Obviously getting that dirt-filled wheelbarrow to the bottom of a hill would be a lot less work than trying to push it to the top.