Image courtesy of Delish.com Now that we’re finally starting to thaw out, it’s time to think about my favorite way to cook in the summer: GRILLING! I love to throw food on the grill. It’s easy, clean-up is minimal, and it can be really healthy! Here’s on of my favorite grilling recipes: 1lb salmon fillets, …
Anytime someone asks me what separates us from other brokers or carriers in the industry, one of the topics I always talk about is how we understand our customers’ freight. It goes beyond knowing if the freight is palletized or what the shipping hours are. You have to know what the commodity is, what type …
Anyone can run. Really. I’m going to say that one more time so you know I mean business; ANYONE can run. Not everyone can be a marathon runner, and not everyone can run a 6 minute mile, but you can find a pace that works for you and enjoy it. You can also enjoy the …
Following up on last week’s blog about dealing with issues, we are going to talk about putting out fires. There are times that someone will be unsatisfied with any steps you have taken to resolve a problem. Dealing with these individuals is what we call “putting out fires”. Some people do not understand the complexity …
Did you know that on average, you’re supposed to take 10,000 steps a day? That’s an average of almost 5 miles a day, give or take, depending on your stride length. That sounds like it could be almost impossible for people who are OTR drivers, but it’s definitely not. A good way to get your …
Drinking water is imperative for your overall health. As you can see by the image above, there are dozens of benefits of staying hydrated. But if you’re like me, you get bored of drinking water. I bought a cheap $4 water infuser bottle from $5 and Below and it was the best money I’ve spent …
Mistakes and accidents happen in all professions and the transportation industry is no exception. From breakdowns and accidents to incorrectly loaded shipments, anything can happen from the time a shipment is ordered to the time it delivers. Most customers understand that things happen that are not in our control and will not be upset if …
The best way to lose weight isn’t by working out or ingesting a bunch of supplements. Losing weight starts with what you eat and HOW much you eat. Calorie counting is a pain in the ass… at first. But over time, it becomes second nature to log your calories. I’m a competitive person. I love …
This is part 2 of a 2 part series written by Jack Holmes. 4. REPORT ACCESSORIALS IMMEDIATELY. One of the most frustrating things for a broker is hearing that there are extra charges after something is delivered. Sometimes a broker isn’t going to have all the information about a delivery and may not know that …
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This is Part 1 of a 2 Part series written by Jack Holmes. I am often asked how we choose which carriers are going to take the freight we have and I find it interesting that people are surprised to find out that my answer is never “whoever has the cheapest price”. Instead my answer …