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Voice Of The Customer And Focus Groups
Voice of the CustomerThe ‘Voice of the customer’ is a tool or process of gathering customer input about the proposed or existing services or products depending on the situation. If a company’s success depends on knowing what the customer wants, then it should develop products and services based on customer feedback, and this should be done soo

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Pitfall #3 Been There, Done That

Some truckers seem to know everything. Unfortunately for them, ignorance is bliss. If you want to truly get ahead in trucking, always keep your eyes open for new opportunities. Don't quit your contract on a whim, but always know what your options are. Network with other drivers and try to sift through the bologna to gain as much information as you can. You never know when things are going to go sour and you need to

S Corporation - A Federal Tax Hybrid Entity
As a legal entity, the S corporation has changed significantly since it was first created by Congress in 1958. Not least of the changes happened to its name: it once was known by its legalese name, “Subchapter S corporation,” but became the more upbeat S corporation after the Subchapter S Revision Act of 1982 was passed.The S corporation is fa

There are a lot of good trucking companies out there. I have known company drivers for US Express, USA Truck, Schneider Trucking, Werner Trucking, and LTL trucking companies like Yellow Freight and Roadway Express that were really knocking back the cash. I personally have worked for Continental Express and Digby Truck Lines and did quite well. But for some drivers, working for someone else just isn't enough...

The problem for some is that the lure of the open road tricks them into becoming owner operators before they are ready.

I have been an owner operator for nearly 8 years and I would estimate I am pretty high on the food chain. "Making it" as an owner operator in trucking isn't easy. I didn't get here by luck, I asked a lot of questions and listened to what other drivers said their mistakes were. Learning from others' mistakes has helped me avoid some of the pitfalls they fell into.

Pitfall #1 Lease Purchase

If you don't have the cash or credit to go buy a truck on your own, you aren't ready. Spend a few years as a company driver- I suggest at least two years- and get informed. Check with trucking legal resources like OOIDA about the problems with lease purchase deals. Many drivers have lost a lot of years and gained a lot of ugly spots on their credit report because they didn't investigate the drawbacks and consequences.

Pitfall #2 Work harder, not smarter

The goal is to work smarter, not harder when it comes to being a successful owner operator. Cheap freight may get you 5,000 miles a week solo, but it also gets you a million mile truck long before it's time. Choose your loads and the company you lease too carefully. You're not a company driver anymore, so just because they promise you the miles doesn't mean they'll deliver the money. Remember, the more miles you run- the more fuel you will burn, the more maintenance you'll require, the more wear and tear you'll have on your truck and yourself.

Pitfall #3 Been There, Done That

Localization Testing
Typically, localization refers to the translation or the adaptation of one format into another, such that the changed format is more suitable for a specific area. Localization is most commonly done for software. It involves redesigning the software in such a manner that the requirements and expectations of the targeted segment can be met successfully

ing owner operators before they are ready.

Pitfall #1 Lease Purchase

Pitfall #2 Work harder, not smarter

Pitfall #3 Been There, Done That

Consensus - What It Is And When To Achieve It
Tom was working hard to change the culture in his organization. He wanted to create greater collaboration, teamwork and empowerment. He envisioned an organization where people loved coming to work each day. He knew that when these things were a part of working life that productivity would sky rocket, and greater business results would flow natural

or credit to go buy a truck on your own, you aren't ready. Spend a few years as a company driver- I suggest at least two years- and get informed. Check with trucking legal resources like OOIDA about the problems with lease purchase deals. Many drivers have lost a lot of years and gained a lot of ugly spots on their credit report because they didn't investigate the drawbacks and consequences.

Pitfall #2 Work harder, not smarter

Pitfall #3 Been There, Done That

Guideline Market Research - 85% Consumers Prefer Small Screen For Movies
A recent national market research by Guideline, Inc. one of the nation's largest providers of Market Research Expert Consulting and International Research shows that, 85 percent of consumers typically watch movies at home on the small screen. Even when it's a movie they want to see, 49 percent of respondents said they usually wait to purchase or

er when it comes to being a successful owner operator. Cheap freight may get you 5,000 miles a week solo, but it also gets you a million mile truck long before it's time. Choose your loads and the company you lease too carefully. You're not a company driver anymore, so just because they promise you the miles doesn't mean they'll deliver the money. Remember, the more miles you run- the more fuel you will burn, the more maintenance you'll require, the more wear and tear you'll have on your truck and yourself.

Pitfall #3 Been There, Done That

Five Questions to Ask When Writing a White Paper
Writing white papers is not an easy task for most companies, but every company needs them to effectively educate and market their products and services to potential customers. In many cases, white papers contain additional information and extra analyses, which aren’t included in other advertising or marketing materials. Your business can utilize wh

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Certainly there are other pitfalls out there. Just being aware that there are things to watch out for is a major step toward success in owner operator trucking.

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