Do Truck Drivers Have To Pay Taxes? As a truck driver myself, the spouse of a truck driver, and a business owner, I know what it’s like to be on the giving end of taxes. The road is a long haul truck driver’s spouse, lover, and family. Jim and I know what’s it’s like to […]
Much is said today about driver retention, coaching, and mentors. At Team Jim And Carolyn we live our love of drivers and driving by speaking to them through real life. Sometimes, just a kind word or a thoughtful gesture can make a huge difference in a driver’s day. It’s not difficult to coach a driver […]
Sometimes you have to take a break from the ninety-nine sheep and attend to the one sheep, that one driver who is going to bite you in the long run if you don’t get to him. Let your trucks and equipment talk. Then talk to your drivers.
A sag in the roof or crack in the wall of a home will stand out and could indicate a hidden foundational issue. Same with life. Same with trucks. Skint fender? Look for hidden damages. Torn mudflat? He hit something or vice versa. Filthy, cluttered cab? Personal issues that could affect safety of others. Child […]
Sometimes I just take a quiet walk through my parking lot and “listen” to my trucks. Trucks, like real estate property, will “talk” to you. Stand back. Get quiet. Look not just with eyes but look with the heart. Listen. Let your eyes relax and look. Take it in. In a few minutes you’ll see […]
Lots is said about the importance of vehicle inspections. We pretrip to catch and repair defects in equipment before these defects cause costly break downs, loss of revenue, dissatisfied customers, and hazards. But what about the driver? As driver coaches how much attention do we pay our drivers? A driver’s equipment will often betray his […]
The Truth, The Whole Truth, And Nothing But The Truth About Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) by Jim Harnage ELDs are here to stay. What compounds the difficulty of acceptance of this mandate is that it grates against that human nature that says, “I don’t like to be told what I can and can’t do.” Sorry, […]
Fear of the unknown can hinder your joy and success in life. When I feel fear I ask, ” I wonder what’s around that bend”? If you’re afraid, sometimes you’ve just got to muster the courage and go afraid. Share your fears with me and receive 10% off any product, training, or service. […]
The swamp has always been an integral part of my and Jim’s life. The wildlife and habitat have taught us so much about life, love, and survival. The swamp often speaks to our hearts and says, “There is a living God.” Email us with your trucking concerns and receive 10% off products, training, and services. […]
