Trucking Safety: “S” Is For The Safe Driver
By Annette Estes
Have you ever wondered why some drivers seem to be accident prone
and others have never caused an accident? Would you like to know
you're getting safe drivers before you hire them?
Safety research shows you can determine driver applicants'
probability of causing future accidents by determining their
behavioral style and attitudes. (Source: Behavioral and Values
Associates, 1993.)
A behavioral assessment measures a person's normal behavior in four
areas: D (Dominant), I (Influencing), S (Steadiness), and C
(Cautious, Compliant to Standards).
The D factor determines how drivers tend to handle problems and
challenges, the I factor looks at their interactions and influence
with others, the S at how they respond to the pace of the
environment, and the C at how they respond to company and federal
rules and regulations set by others.
A DISC behavioral assessment shows how the applicant ranks in each
of the four factors from 0% to 100%. Fifty percent is the mid line;
above this the person is said to be high in the factor, below 50% -
low. The higher or lower the ranking, the more intense the behavior
will be. In this article, we'll look at the highs and lows of the S
factor.
Truck Loads Of Freight? Learn How To Win In The Trucking Industry
By Marco Terry
As a trucking company owner, you know that the transportation
industry is very profitable. And, it’s safe to say that the
industry will grow steadily for the years to come. If only because
people are buying more things and someone needs to haul the stuff
around. There has never been a better time to own a trucking
company.
There are three keys to growing your trucking company
successfully.
First, find truck loads of cargo and freight
The key to winning in the trucking game is to find clients with
truck loads of freight that need to be hauled. There are a few ways
to do this. Many owners rely on the internet and go to freight
boards or load boards to try and get loads. This is a good strategy
because there are a number of reputable boards that can certainly
keep your business humming for a long time. Another advantage of
truck boards is that they help you reduce your infamous deadhead
trips – trips where you are returning home without hauling
anything.
Second, work with reputable clients and freight brokers
Although load boards are great, you also want to work with
established freight brokers reputable freight broker will help you
get loads so that your trucks are always running. They will also
help with the proper paperwork and documentation, and lastly, they
will ensure that you get paid.
However, not all freight brokers or clients are created equal. Be
sure to check them out before doing business with them. You can do
this by asking them for references or by checking their commercial
credit.
Trucking Freight? How To Get Truck Loads Of Financing With Factoring
By Marco Terry
As a trucking company owner you are very aware that transportation
companies are quite demanding when it comes to cash flow. They need
regular cash to be able to meet all the ongoing expenses. As long
as cash is coming in at a nice rate, your trucking company operates
like a well-oiled machine. But if there is a hiccup in the cash
flow, the well oiled machine starts creaking. And if there is a
major cash flow problem, gears start flying all over the place and
the so-called well oiled machine comes to a grinding stop.
What is the biggest source of cash flow problems for small and mid
sized trucking companies? Slow paying clients. Clients that take up
to 60 days to pay their freight bills. Although large trucking
companies can certainly handle waiting – small trucking companies
with few power units usually cannot afford the wait. As an owner,
you need the money and you need it now.
Is the solution to turn away slow paying clients? Absolutely not.
That would be business suicide. The solution is to eliminate the
wait by financing your freight bills using freight bill
factoring.
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