Most small businesses will fail, and there are some reasons for that.
It is a common belief that if your small business can make it through the first three years, you have a good chance of making it. It is…
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The trucking industry is expecting 2018 to be a good year.
Key economic indicators for the trucking industry all seem to be showing that 2018 will be a good year in this sector. Freight demand is…
New operating strategy is driving profit and efficiency at the nation’s third largest rail carrier.
It’s not often that a CEO’s innovative strategies can return positive results that are almost immediately quantifiable, but one rail carrier is doing just that. CSX, which…
The State of Rhode Island is now collecting tolls from tractor trailer trucks and the ATA isn’t happy.
On June 11, the first two of 14 expected toll locations were to begin collecting tolls from tractor trailers in Rhode Island. A move which is…
What changes will technology bring for the world of business in 2018?
2018 promises to be a year of change for businesses of all sizes. There are the new tax laws that will be making a difference…
Cash flow is vital to maintaining a successful business.
Simply put, cash flow can be defined as the net change in your company’s cash position from one period to the next. Having positive cash…
Times are changing, and some companies are now hiring marijuana users.
Everything changes with time, and so do business hiring practices. For a business to stay open, it needs employees and when those potential workers are…
Top Three Success Factors in the Trucking Business
Whether you are just starting out or you’ve been in the trucking business for years or decades, the fundamentals of running a trucking business are…
If you want to create a winning business proposal don’t make these mistakes.
The future of your business is often dependent on getting positive responses to your business proposals. This means that creating a good business proposal is key…
The electric car is here, now it’s time for the electric truck to make its entrance.
With Tesla and others already developing and selling second and third generation models, the proliferation of electric cars seems to be unstoppable. In California the bar is…
How do you know when a business is not on the level?
Most businesses are honest and just want to be successful by doing things legitimately, but there are bad businesses out there too. Bad businesses are…
Here are some curious things that have been banned in other countries but legal in the U.S.
Most countries ban things like certain drugs and maybe guns. Maybe you aren’t allowed to drink on certain days in some countries, or not at…