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Solving the Truck Driver Shortage, Whether It Exists or Not.

Solving the Truck Driver Shortage, Whether It Exists or Not. Guest writer Bob Rutherford brings us to a new vision with “Solving the Truck Driver Shortage, Whether It Exists or Not.”  Solving the truck driver shortage, whether it exists or not. A Paper by Bob Rutherford The truck driver shortage is the Loch Ness Monster […]

Managing the New Machine Sales Pre-Delivery Inspection Process.

Managing the New Machine Sales Pre-Delivery Inspection Process. This week is all about logistics, with guest writer Ron Wilson writing about “Managing the New Machine Sales Pre-Delivery Inspection Process.” While my wife and I were sitting in a car dealership and listening to the salesperson explain there is a delay in completing the pre-delivery inspection, […]

Top Lead Generation Tips for Equipment Dealers

Top Lead Generation Tips for Equipment Dealers Guest writer Debbie Frakes brings a practical issue to the forefront with this week’s blog post, “Top Lead Generation Tips for Equipment Dealers.”  Lead generation is one of the most important tasks for equipment dealers. The process of finding people to work with ultimately boils down to locating […]

SmartEquip Sets Its Sights on New Markets

SmartEquip Sets its Sights on New Markets This week we present an interview by Jenny Lescohier. She spent some time with Alex Schuessler to give this report: “SmartEquip Sets Its Sights on New Markets.” Part of Ritchie Bros’ umbrella of companies, SmartEquip looks to expand its equipment lifecycle support and parts procurement platform across the […]

How to Become an Advocate for Skilled Trades

How to Become an Advocate for Skilled Trades Guest writer Jim Dettore returns this week with a look ahead to career pathways in “How to Become an Advocate for Skilled Trades.” How to Become an Advocate for Skilled Trades: Promoting Mechanical Repair and Maintenance Careers. In today’s society, skilled trades are the unsung heroes, ensuring […]

The Student: A Short History

The Student: A Short History This article was written by Michael S. Roth from The Wall Street Journal. Appeared in the May 18, 2024 print edition. Teaching teachers new tricks. The U.S. has the world’s best universities and, it sometimes seems, the world’s worst students. This is because most universities have two business models. One […]