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Partners in Business

PIB TIP:  WORK IN AN EXTRA DAY. A Sunday pickup or

PIB TIP:  WORK IN AN EXTRA DAY. A Sunday pickup or delivery is like an extra day’s work, since this typically isn’t a day for either task. Making the most of Sunday gives you a head start on the week and can reduce the time pressure you may encounter later. The Partners in Business program […]

June 8, 2010

Partners in Business

June 3 PIB TIP:  MAKE WEEKLY PLANS. One week is th

June 3 PIB TIP:  MAKE WEEKLY PLANS. One week is the right amount of time to deal with efficiently. To do so, look at the advantages and disadvantages of every day of the week. Match trip length to the optimum day in the week. Plan to deliver on the day you have the best opportunity […]

June 2, 2010

Partners in Business

PIB TIP: TRY TO DEPART EARLY. Especially when bad

PIB TIP: TRY TO DEPART EARLY. Especially when bad weather poses potential delays, try to depart early. Leaving late gives you no time to recover from an unexpected storm and is the major reason for service failures – such as running out of hours on the morning of a delivery. The Partners in Business program […]

May 25, 2010

Partners in Business

PIB TIP:  TRY TO DEPART EARLY. Especially when bad

PIB TIP:  TRY TO DEPART EARLY. Especially when bad weather poses potential delays, try to depart early. Leaving late gives you no time to recover from an unexpected storm and is the major reason for service failures – such as running out of hours on the morning of a delivery. The Partners in Business program […]

May 18, 2010

Partners in Business

PIB TIP:  PLAN YOUR TRIP IN ADVANCE. Plan your tri

PIB TIP:  PLAN YOUR TRIP IN ADVANCE. Plan your trip and work out the timing in advance to get the most from your time. Ask for directions to every stop, or use mapping software such as Rand McNally’s Route Tools, ProMiles software or the website www.truckpilot.com. The Partners in Business program is produced by Overdrive […]

May 11, 2010

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May 4, 2010

Partners in Business

PIB TIP:  GET THE MOST POSSIBLE MILES. Over a week

PIB TIP:  GET THE MOST POSSIBLE MILES. Over a weekend, try to make the most of your time. Match your miles with the time you have available to drive. Plan out Friday morning what you will do for the next three days. The Partners in Business program is produced by Overdrive and the consultants at […]

April 27, 2010

Partners in Business

PIB TIP: PLAN TRIPS EFFICIENTLY. Deliver as early

PIB TIP: PLAN TRIPS EFFICIENTLY. Deliver as early in the day as possible. On appointment loads, deliver 30 minutes early. An empty trailer gives you more options than a load sitting on your trailer waiting to be delivered. The Partners in Business program is produced by Overdrive and the consultants at ATBS, the nation’s largest […]

April 21, 2010

Partners in Business

PIB TIP: PLAN AHEAD IN YOUR DOWNTIME: While you ha

PIB TIP: PLAN AHEAD IN YOUR DOWNTIME: While you have to wait, plan ahead by wiping off reflective tape or by updating your log book, especially the recap, which if maintained can keep you abreast of your hours of service. The Partners in Business program is produced by Overdrive and the consultants at ATBS, the […]

April 13, 2010

Partners in Business

PIB TIP: MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DOWNTIME: Make the

PIB TIP: MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DOWNTIME: Make the most of your waiting time, such as while loading or unloading or getting truck washes. A few ways to use the time well include taking a walk, organizing clutter in your cab or checking your tires, lights and maintenance records. The Partners in Business program […]

April 6, 2010

Partners in Business

PIB TIP: UNDERSTAND YOUR EARNINGS:  Determine a re

PIB TIP: UNDERSTAND YOUR EARNINGS:  Determine a reasonable amount of miles you expect to run. Consider your age, experience, motivation, financial goals, health, personal and family needs, and your tractor’s condition to make that determination. Establish miles to run each week, month and year, and you have goals to work toward. The Partners in Business […]

March 17, 2010

Partners in Business

PIB TIP: KEEP UP WITH A CHANGING MARKET. Use your

PIB TIP: KEEP UP WITH A CHANGING MARKET. Use your personal profit and loss statement to compare your performance with your business plan and budget. Your profit and loss statement should show weekly, monthly and annual costs and revenue, as well as miles driven and cost per mile. Compare your profit and loss report with […]

March 2, 2010