Sean Kilcarr

Senior Editor, Penton Media comments on trends affecting the many different strata of the trucking industry -- light and medium duty fleets up through over-the-road truckload, less-than-truckload, and private fleet operations

Posts by Sean Kilcarr

in Trucks at Work 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
in Trucks at Work 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
in Trucks at Work 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
in Trucks at Work 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
in Trucks at Work 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
in Trucks at Work 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
in Trucks at Work 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
in Trucks at Work 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
in Trucks at Work 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
in Trucks at Work 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