Monthly Archives: April 2012
LastPass Password Manager – Locking Down Your Data
April 27, 2012
Password, 123456, qwerty, monkey and letmein—these represent some of the most frequently used passwords around. And, let’s face it—these common, insecure passwords are a little like waving a red flag at a bull (though it’s not “Ole’!” you’ll be shouting … Continue reading
Driver Fatigue BASICs: Stay Awake, Arrive Alive
April 26, 2012
Over 60% of adult drivers have admitted to fatigued driving, and the NHTSA estimates that 100,000 police-reported crashes each year are the result of drivers driving beyond their ability to stay awake at the wheel. Being alert while operating a … Continue reading
Building your Trucking Employment Brand: Recruitment and Retention
April 24, 2012
How do your drivers feel about their employment situation? When they shout from the rooftops, are they saying you’re a great company to work for—or one to avoid? According to a survey conducted by The Gallup Organization, only 26% of … Continue reading
Green Living Tips for Truckers
April 20, 2012
Earth Day is just around the corner and we’re all being peppered with the same old (though valuable!) messages. Recycle your aluminum cans. Reduce your speed for better gas mileage. Turn the lights off when you leave a room. These … Continue reading
Wireless Device Theft: Protect your data, recover your device
April 19, 2012
A $500 smartphone snatched from an unsuspecting diner. A tablet taken from a teen at gunpoint. A bank account drained—the identity theft victim left to pick up the pieces. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, 42% of all … Continue reading
WiFi Security on the Road
April 16, 2012
We’ve become increasingly reliant on access to the internet wherever and whenever we travel. And if your job has you on the road, you know that finding a wifi network can be like finding the pot of gold at the … Continue reading
Driver Retention: Apply a turnover tourniquet in 6 easy steps
April 13, 2012
On Wednesday, ATA reported the driver turnover rate for small truckload firms was enough to make you blanche—55%. Think that’s bad? Large truckload firms were cycling through their drivers at a head-spinning, stomach-churning 88%! With the cost of recruiting and … Continue reading
Unsafe Driving BASICs
April 12, 2012
Traffic fatalities are on the decline, yet unsafe driving habits like speeding still account for roughly ⅓ of those fatalities. As part of its commitment to making America’s roadways safer, the FMCSA is focused on helping motor carriers keep unsafe … Continue reading
