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Managing Accounts Receivable in a Recession

2009-08-14T20:15:00Z

The ABC's of Trucking
This is the financial management program for small motor carriers. Trucking Business Editor Tim Brady interviews George Thorson, Senior Credit Officer of Advance Business Capital about managing accounts receivable in a recession....

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Covering Your Fuel Cost (A new approach to an old problem)

2009-07-03T19:42:00Z

Welcome to Blog4Truckers.com
This blog is brought to you by The Trucking Business Community at TruckersU.com.
It is Sponsored by: Advance Business Capital

On this blog we’ll be providing timely and useful information and links to small motor carriers and freight brokers on the best business practices which can bring them success.

Being profitable in the trucking industry isn’t rocket science, but it does require the understanding of basic business principles, a good plan of action and management of cash flow. It also entails knowing how to control cost, understanding your Break-Even Points, how to set profitable hauling rates, and how to negotiate with your customers to achieve a win-win combination which is beneficial to all concerned.

We will be discussing these and other topics of concern, please feel free to comment on our posts, make suggestions of alternative methods and ask questions.

We are looking forward to providing you with information which will assist you in running a successful motor carrier or freight brokerage.

Excerpt from this weeks post:
Are you trying to do something the same way while expecting different results? Maybe there’s a better way to handle how you’re compensated for the cost of fuel? Here’s a different approach that, if presented in the correct light to your customers, will not only assure you of covering your fuel costs but actually saves your hauling customers money. A win-win for everyone.... to read the complete text go to Blog4Truckers.com

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Trucking Business Insights - What is a Freight Lane

2009-06-12T21:02:00Z

This is “Trucking Business Insights” with Sean Kilcarr, Editor and Tim Brady, Business Editor of American Trucker Magazine on American Rig Radio. Sit back while Sean and Tim discuss "What is a Freight lane?"

You can hear more of their discussions about the business of trucking on the Lockridge Report’s “Trucking Industry Perspectives” program - Wednesday at 2 p.m. Eastern on Sirius XM Satellite Road Dog Trucking Radio, Sirius 147 and XM 171.

For more information about the trucking business look at American Trucker Magazine.

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Get the inside scoop from our editors!
Sean Kilcarr, Tim Brady, David Cullen, and Brian Straight
have the insight you need to succeed!

Seven Secrets of a Successful Trucking Company’ Webcast series.

June 30, 2009 at 2 PM Eastern Daylight Time

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"Grow your freight lane strategy to increase your market share"
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Join the battle to overcome the recession with Tim Brady, Business Editor for American Trucker Magazine, one of the trucking industry’s leading authorities on best business practices for small motor carriers, and Sean Kilcarr, the magazine’s Editor, as they present the ‘Seven Secrets of a Successful Trucking Company’ Webcast series.
This series of seven webcasts offers you the weapons to make you a winner in this economy! You’ll learn to:

Grow your freight lane strategy to increase your market share.
• Get your cash flow running in the black on a consistent basis.
• Develop a plan to retain the customers you have and find new ones.
• Grow your freight lane strategy to increase your market share.
• Control and lower your insurance rates... and much more!

Join us for the Second in the Series: "Grow your freight lane strategy to increase your market share."

Register Today

For a free subscription to American Trucker Magazine

The Trucking Business Community:

is an organization of trucking professionals interested in learning more about the business of trucking.
Join Tim Brady in a continuing trucking business learning experience. at the Trucking Business Community at TruckersU.com

Trucking Business Insights - Controlling Insurance Costs

2009-05-22T04:03:00Z

This is “Trucking Business Insights” with Sean Kilcarr, Editor and Tim Brady, Business Editor of American Trucker Magazine on American Rig Radio. Sit back while Sean and Tim discuss "Controlling Insurance Costs?"

You can hear more of their discussions about the business of trucking on the Lockridge Report’s “Trucking Industry Perspectives” program - Wednesday at 2 p.m. Eastern on Sirius XM Satellite Road Dog Trucking Radio, Sirius 147 and XM 171.

For more information about the trucking business look at American Trucker Magazine.

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For more information about the trucking business look at American Trucker Magazine.

Get the inside scoop from our editors!
Sean Kilcarr, Tim Brady, David Cullen, and Brian Straight
have the insight you need to succeed!

Seven Secrets of a Successful Trucking Company’ Webcast series.

For a free subscription to American Trucker Magazine

The Trucking Business Community:

Trucking Business Insight - "Why is Cash Flow King?"

2009-05-15T04:15:00Z

This is “Trucking Business Insights” with Sean Kilcarr, Editor and Tim Brady, Business Editor of American Trucker Magazine on American Rig Radio. Sit back while Sean and Tim discuss "Why is Cash Flow King?"

You can hear more of their discussions about the business of trucking on the Lockridge Report’s “Trucking Industry Perspectives” program - Wednesday at 2 p.m. Eastern on Sirius XM Satellite Road Dog Trucking Radio, Sirius 147 and XM 171.

For more information about the trucking business look at American Trucker Magazine.

Sponsored by:

For more information about the trucking business look at American Trucker Magazine.

Get the inside scoop from our editors!
Sean Kilcarr, Tim Brady, David Cullen, and Brian Straight
have the insight you need to succeed!

Seven Secrets of a Successful Trucking Company’ Webcast series.

May 19, 2009 at 2 PM Eastern Daylight Time

Sign Up for the First Episode:
“Setting Profitable Hauling Rates in a Recession”
Register Today

Join the battle to overcome the recession with Tim Brady, Business Editor for American Trucker Magazine, one of the trucking industry’s leading authorities on best business practices for small motor carriers, and Sean Kilcarr, the magazine’s Editor, as they present the ‘Seven Secrets of a Successful Trucking Company’ Webcast series.
This series of seven webcasts offers you the weapons to make you a winner in this economy! You’ll learn to:

• Set hauling rates in the new economy which meet your carrier’s long range plans.
• Get your cash flow running in the black on a consistent basis.
• Develop a plan to retain the customers you have and find new ones.
• Grow your freight lane strategy to increase your market share.
• Control and lower your insurance rates... and much more!

Join us for the first in the Series: "Setting Profitable Hauling Rates in a Recession."

Register Today

For a free subscription to American Trucker Magazine

The Trucking Business Community:

Trucking Business Insights - Setting Hauling Rates for Growth

2009-05-07T20:56:00Z

This is “Trucking Business Insights” with Sean Kilcarr, Editor and Tim Brady, Business Editor of American Trucker Magazine on American Rig Radio. Sit back while Sean and Tim discuss "Setting Hauling rates for Growth."

You can hear more of their discussions about the business of trucking on the Lockridge Report’s “Trucking Industry Perspectives” program - Wednesday at 2 p.m. Eastern on Sirius XM Satellite Road Dog Trucking Radio, Sirius 147 and XM 171.

For more information about the trucking business look at American Trucker Magazine.

Sponsored by:

For more information about the trucking business look at American Trucker Magazine.

Get the inside scoop from our editors!
Sean Kilcarr, Tim Brady, David Cullen, and Brian Straight
have the insight you need to succeed!

Seven Secrets of a Successful Trucking Company’ Webcast series.

For a free subscription to American Trucker Magazine

The Trucking Business Community:

What's Your Ideal Weight?

2009-05-01T16:08:00Z

Here are some ideas and suggestions on what's your ideal weight from Don Jacobson and Registered Dietitian Pam Whitfield of Roadcookin.com on Roadcookin' Express on American Rig Radio.

Roadcookin' Book Available!
Driving for a living does not have to mean poor food, weight gain and deteriorating health. Roadcookin' clears away those roadblocks and gives you the direction to a healthier OTR lifestyle.

Click on book for more information or to purchase.

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From Pam Whitfield, MS, RD and Don Jacobson, the hosts of the wildly popular “Roadcookin’” series on Sirius Satellite Radio’s Road Dogs network comes "Roadcookin’: A long haul driver's guide to healthy eating." With a fair amount of wit and a whole lot of sauce, this dynamite duo uses commonsense approaches to identify nutritional problems and provide ways for drivers to take charge of their health and economics by beginning to cook in the cab. Their 28-day meal plan and shopping list will provide a practical road map to get started on a no-nonsense program that will help drivers turn their lives around and get on the road—in the right direction!

Disclaimer
The information provided in this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for the diagnosis and treatment of disease by a licensed health professional. No warranty, express or implied, is made with respect to any information contained in this website. The webmasters, producers, and owners of this podcast disclaim any liability or responsibility to any person with respect to any claim of loss or damage caused, or alleged to have been caused, directly or indirectly, by the information or ideas it contains.
In other words be smart and consult with a medical professional before before moving forward with any diet or exercise program.

Trucking Business Insights - "Finding Quality Customers"

2009-05-01T04:18:00Z

This is “Trucking Business Insights” with Sean Kilcarr, Editor and Tim Brady, Business Editor of American Trucker Magazine on American Rig Radio.

You can hear more of their discussions about the business of trucking on the Lockridge Report’s “Trucking Industry Perspectives” program - Wednesday at 2 p.m. Eastern on Sirius XM Satellite Road Dog Trucking Radio, Sirius 147 and XM 171.

For more information about the trucking business look at American Trucker Magazine.

Sit back while Sean and Tim discuss "Finding Quality Customers."

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For more information about the trucking business look at American Trucker Magazine.

Get the inside scoop from our editors!
Sean Kilcarr, Tim Brady, David Cullen, and Brian Straight
have the insight you need to succeed!

Seven Secrets of a Successful Trucking Company’ Webcast series.

For a free subscription to American Trucker Magazine

The Trucking Business Community:

Factoring in a Recession with Steve Hausman- Part One

2009-04-17T16:22:00Z

A conversation with Steve Hausman, President of Advance Business Capital on the importance of understanding factoring and how it can help a motor carrier in a down economy.

Steven Hausman is a 4th generation trucker from New York City, Steve comes from a family trucking business. From those roots, Steve brings a unique background which includes corporate finance positions at major truck manufacturers, leasing companies and commercial finance institutions - as well as asset based lending and freight-bill factoring.

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Founded in 2004, Advance Business Capital has quickly become one of the fastest growing and most preferred providers of financial services in the transportation market place. If you're an industry veteran, you'll probably recognize the names and companies of our founders and Managing Board. Our President, Steve Hausman, is a 4th generation trucker whose family trucking business started with horse-drawn carts in New York City. Our entire management team brings a depth of knowledge and experience you won’t find in any other freight factoring company.

The Trucking Business Community:
is an organization of trucking professionals interested in learning more about the business of trucking.
Join Tim Brady in a continuing trucking business learning experience. at the Trucking Business Community at TruckersU.com

Trucking Business Insights - "An alternative to the fuel surcharge"

2009-04-13T02:26:00Z

This is “Trucking Business Insights” with Sean Kilcarr, Editor and Tim Brady, Business Editor of American Trucker Magazine on American Rig Radio.

You can hear more of their discussions about the business of trucking on the Lockridge Report’s “Trucking Industry Perspectives” program - Wednesday at 2 p.m. Eastern on Sirius XM Satellite Road Dog Trucking Radio, Sirius 147 and XM 171.

For more information about the trucking business look at American Trucker Magazine.

Sit back while Sean and Tim discuss "An alternative to the fuel surcharge."

Sponsored by:

For more information about the trucking business look at American Trucker Magazine.

Get the inside scoop from our editors!
Sean Kilcarr, Tim Brady, David Cullen, and Brian Straight
have the insight you need to succeed!

For a free subscription to American Trucker Magazine

“Trucking Business Insights" from American Trucker Magazine

2009-04-02T21:53:00Z

This is “Trucking Business Insights” with Sean Kilcarr, Editor and Tim Brady, Business Editor of American Trucker Magazine on American Rig Radio. You can hear more of their discussions about the business of trucking on the Lockridge Report’s “Trucking Industry Perspectives” program - Wednesday at 2 p.m. Eastern on Sirius XM Satellite Road Dog Trucking Radio, Sirius 147 and XM 171.

Sit back while Sean and Tim discuss "The Break-Even Point",

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For more information about the trucking business look at American Trucker Magazine.

Get the inside scoop from our editors!
Sean Kilcarr, Tim Brady, David Cullen, and Brian Straight
have the insight you need to succeed!

For a free subscription to American Trucker Magazine

Road Cookin' Express - Fire in the Belly

2009-03-26T01:48:00Z

Fire in the Belly
Here are some ideas and suggestions concerning acid reflux and heart burn from Don Jacobson and Registered Dietitian Pam Whitfield of Roadcookin.com on Roadcookin' Express on American Rig Radio.

Roadcookin' Book Available!
Driving for a living does not have to mean poor food, weight gain and deteriorating health. Roadcookin' clears away those roadblocks and gives you the direction to a healthier OTR lifestyle.

Click on book for more information or to purchase.

Click on banner to purchase from Truckers Bookstore.

Truck Writers of North America's (TWNA) Lifetime Achievement Award

2009-03-24T00:32:00Z

A Reason To Celebrate
TWNA’s annual Industry Awards Banquet is a bit more special this year –We celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the group’s founding. In addition to presenting the 2008 Communication Awards and honoring the newest Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, it was also a time to reflect on the success TWNA has enjoyed.

Truck Writers of North America Website

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An organization of trucking professionals interested in learning more about the business of trucking.

Road Cookin' Express - Empty Calories

2009-03-18T02:24:00Z

Here are some ideas and suggestions concerning Empty Calories from Don Jacobson and Registered Dietitian Pam Whitfield of Roadcookin.com on Roadcookin' Express on American Rig Radio.

Roadcookin' Book Available!
Driving for a living does not have to mean poor food, weight gain and deteriorating health. Roadcookin' clears away those roadblocks and gives you the direction to a healthier OTR lifestyle.

Click on book for more information or to purchase.

Click on banner to purchase from Truckers Bookstore.

RoadCookin Express: Cholesterol Confusion

2009-03-12T18:31:00Z

Here are some suggestions on how to lower your blood pressure from Don Jacobson and Registered Dietitian Pam Whitfield of Roadcookin.com on Roadcookin' Express on American Rig Radio.

Roadcookin' Book Available!
Driving for a living does not have to mean poor food, weight gain and deteriorating health. Roadcookin' clears away those roadblocks and gives you the direction to a healthier OTR lifestyle.

Click on book for more information or to purchase.

Click on banner to purchase from Truckers Bookstore.

Taking the Pressure Off

2009-03-02T22:23:00Z

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Truckin' to the Oldies with Bandit Demo

2009-02-28T22:25:00Z

Ben-Bandit Productions Presents Truckin' to the Oldies Truckin' to the Oldies studio. Thanks for checking out Truckin' to the Oldies.
Here's a demo of things to come. Let us know what you think.

More features and news will be added.
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January 20, 2009 Barack Obama Is Sworn In as the 44th President and his inaugural address.

2009-01-20T19:15:00Z

January 20, 2009 - Trucking News Brake

This is Tim Brady from The American Rig Radio News room. Following is President Barack Obama taking the oath of office and his Inaugural Address.

Barack Obama took the oath of office on Tuesday at the National Mall in Washington before what may be the largest inaugural crowd ever.

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"America Through A Windshield"

2009-01-12T02:26:00Z

http://americanrigradio.com/2009/01/11/america-through-a-windshield.aspx

"America Through A Windshield"

In what other career could you watch a blazing sunset in Arizona, a tranquil sunrise over the Atlantic Ocean, or buffalo and antelope roaming in Wyoming, and all in the same week? We’ve got a country with some of the most beautiful scenery on earth, from Utah’s sandstone arches, to Vermont’s snowy hills, to Key West and everywhere in between, and we get to see it all!

And while we enjoy all this beauty and grandeur, there are the people we meet along the way, the great friendships we forge all across the country with folks from diverse backgrounds; the people who truly make America, America: the hard-working men and women who provide the sweat to produce the goods we truckers haul. All of us are in search of the American dream.

We’re truckers, the people who keep the wheels of industry rolling, by hauling the products our neighbors need, while providing for our families. Trucking isn’t a career, it’s a life-style; a culture all its own, and this culture is what keeps America rolling.

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Navigating Roadside Inspections

2008-12-11T04:19:00Z

Navigating Roadside Inspections
Welcome to Talkin Truckin with Tim Brady your host.
Today I’m talking with Retired Tennessee Trooper Tony Bullion:

Here’s a little bit more about Tony:
Tony Bullion has 28 years of distinguished service with the state of Tennessee:

as an Enforcement officer with the Tennessee Public Service Commission
an Officer with the Tennessee Department of Safety
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division as an Alternative Commercial Enforcement Strategist
Trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol
C.V.S.A. certified level 1 Safety Inspector and a Certified Compliance and Review Auditor by the United States Department of Transportation, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
he’s now retire from public service and operating Bullion Consulting Services
731 536-1196
http://bullionconsultingservices.com

Here’s some valuable information on the best way to make your next inspection a positive experience......

WARNING

Because of State data variations, FMCSA cautions those who seek to use the SafeStat data analysis system in ways not intended by FMCSA. Please be aware that use of SafeStat for purposes other than identifying and prioritizing carriers for FMCSA and state safety improvement and enforcement programs may produce unintended results and not be suitable for certain uses.

FMCSA recommends that all motor carriers periodically verify the accuracy of their SafeStat data. A new system, DataQs, has been introduced by FMCSA for filing concerns about federal and state data released to the public. For information on how to file a data concern

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