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by Sean Kilcarr Jul. 23, 2008

Slogging through

“Slow U.S. economic activity and fuel price increases hit us and our customers during the quarter. Even though economists do not predict a recovery....More
by Sean Kilcarr Jul. 22, 2008

Medical qualifications

“We have a major public safety problem and we haven‘t corrected it.” -Gerald Donaldson, senior research director at Advocates for Highway and Auto....More
by Sean Kilcarr Jul. 21, 2008

Looking ahead

“With respect to pricing and rates, the overall rate market has shifted from a rate decrease market to a rate stable market. If freight demand....More
by Sean Kilcarr Jul. 18, 2008

Infrastructure & safety

“If America is to continue competing in the global economic marketplace, we need an efficient and sound infrastructure; we need the commitment of....More
by Sean Kilcarr Jul. 17, 2008

Bigger trucks revisited

“Meeting the freight transportation needs of a growing economy in a safe and efficient manner is the challenge for all of us.” -Jeffrey Paniati,....More
by Sean Kilcarr Jul. 16, 2008

Emergency surgery

“We are responding aggressively to the challenges of today‘s U.S. auto market. We will continue to take the steps necessary to align our business....More
by Sean Kilcarr Jul. 15, 2008

Changing landscape of driving

“When you hear the thunder, it‘s too late to build the Ark.” -Peter Kissinger, president and CEO, AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety A lot is changing....More
by Sean Kilcarr Jul. 14, 2008

Battle for bigger trucks

“Bigger trucks are more dangerous trucks. Lifting truck weight and size limits would turn big rigs into time bombs.” -James P. Hoffa, general....More
by Sean Kilcarr Jul. 11, 2008

Sustainability savings

“Sustainability is a big deal for us.” -William Zollars, chairman, president and CEO of YRC Worldwide Bill Zollars, a longtime veteran of this....More
by Sean Kilcarr Jul. 10, 2008

Leadership by example

“Throw away those books and cassettes on inspirational leadership. Send those consultants packing. Know your job, set a good example for the people....More
by Sean Kilcarr Jul. 9, 2008

Remember this ...

“Mundus vult decipi, ergo decepiatur.” -Latin proverb meaning “The world wants to be deceived; therefore, let it be deceived.” So the price of crude....More
by Sean Kilcarr Jul. 8, 2008

Options for the future

“Fuel costs have almost tripled since 2004 and will most likely continue to rise. It‘s no surprise fuel is the number one operating expense in the....More
by Sean Kilcarr Jul. 7, 2008

Dealing with the bad

“I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers....More
by Sean Kilcarr Jul. 3, 2008

Independence day

“In the truest sense, freedom cannot be bestowed; it must be achieved.” -President Franklin D. Roosevelt You know, despite all the trials and....More
by Sean Kilcarr Jul. 2, 2008

Hybrids on a roll

“The climate issue and increasing fuel prices make energy use and energy efficiency some of the most important societal issues of our time.” -Leif....More
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