Fatigue and the Wheel
Fatigue and driving unfortunately go hand in hand. Driving for long miles can get the best of us. Being tired on the road and driving trucks have been a problem for a long time. Some turn to drugs, caffeine, and…
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Mike McCarron and Manan Gupta Talk State of the Industry at TTSAO Conference 2022
It was a lively discussion on one of the hottest topics in transportation for 2022. Mike McCarron addressed the audience at the recent TTSAO Conference with a presentation that really had no decisive action at the end. How-do we fix…
Which is the Best Training Course to Take for a New Driver
There are many course options for a new person to the industry. In fact there are as many course options as training facilities. So which is the best course for you? Do you take M.E.L.T. (Mandatory Entry Level Training) ,…
A Good Mentor Stays With You for Life
We are talking mentorship this month at the TTSAO and our last article we introduced that mentorship is a program that should happen fairly naturally to be effective. The right mentorship can be a game changer in your career and…
It’s Crazy How Much Money They Give Your for Training
As I was teaching a class the other day the topic switched to training and finding jobs. One student said, “It’s crazy how much money they give you for training!” His program allotted him $24,000 for his heavy equipment course…
Learn Your Pre-Trip Inspections One Piece at a Time
One of my favourite Johnny Cash Songs is One Piece at a Time. If you know the song you know that the character in the song steals parts from his employer to build a custom Cadillac. Now I am not…