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From Steam to Schemes: The Whimsical March to Industry 5.0.

From Steam to Schemes: The Whimsical March to Industry 5.0. “From Steam to Schemes: The Whimsical March to Industry 5.0” is our first article from our new guest writer, Bob Rutherford. He is contributing as an Industry Expert from the Trucking Industry. Bob Rutherford is a 50-year veteran of the trucking industry. Thirty of those […]

The Art of Company Building

The Art of Company Building Guest writer Alex Kraft takes us through his experiences as both an employee and an entrepreneur to highlight the art of company building. I recognize I’m not the first to have this thought, but I’ll share my education and experience in company building. Prior to Heave, I worked for an […]

Is cyber security insurance trucking’s next big premium?

“Is cyber security insurance trucking’s next big premium?” In keeping with our theme of cybersecurity, we present an article by Kevin Williams as he takes a look at the future in “Is cyber security insurance trucking’s next big premium?” Candace Marley is an owner-operator in Iowa with more than a decade of experience on the […]

Moving Beyond Annual Inspections: The Importance of Monthly Cybersecurity Checks

Moving Beyond Annual Inspections: The Importance of Monthly Cybersecurity Checks Guest writer Kevin Landers tackles a huge source of anxiety for many of us in the digital age, our online security. Read on for, “Moving Beyond Annual Inspections: The Importance of Monthly Cybersecurity Checks.” In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cybersecurity has become a critical concern for […]

Putting People Ahead of Profits.

Putting People Ahead of Profits. Our founder Ron Slee has spent the last several weeks looking at how people make money. These thoughts have led to tonight’s blog post: putting people ahead of profits. For some time now, those regular readers of our blogs and listeners to our Podcasts have noticed my focus on customer […]

To Hire or Not to Hire

To Hire or Not to Hire Guest writer John Dowling writes on the conundrum we face when considering whether to hire or not to hire as he weighs what matters more: skill or attitude. Herb Kelleher and Simon Sinek have been quoted saying, “You don’t hire for skills; you hire for attitude. You can always […]