Tue, 25 July 2006 The average annual driver turnover rate at truckload carriers is more than 130%. Two researchers dissect the formula behind the numbers. Time: 6:55; size: 6.3 Mb. Includes interviews with Linda Gauthier of the Canadian Trucking Human Resources Council and Julie Rodriguez of the Upper Great Plains Transportation Institute. Both organizations offer studies into why turnover rates are so high. Theme music is "Under a Sky" by Edie Carey. Exit music is "Sugar Mountain" by Casey Desmond. Comments[2] |
Tue, 18 July 2006 While most truck owners want to reduce engine idling, hear from one owner-operator who's running 100% idle-free -- without sacrificing comfort or breaking the bank. Time: 8:07; size: 7.4 Mb. Sources: Robert Jordan. Also, Brian Lawrence of Xantrex Technology answers a question about sine wave inverters and sensitive electronics. Theme music is "Under a Sky" by Edie Carey. Exit music is "Tonight" by Zach Ashton. Comments[2] |
Tue, 11 July 2006 The big engine under the hood isn't built for sitting still. That's why truck owners are turning to auxiliary power units, or APUs, for a seamless source of energy when the truck isn't moving. Time: 8:42; size: 8 Mb. Includes an interview with Will Watson of Auxiliary Power Dynamics, maker of the Willis APU. Theme music is "Under a Sky" by Edie Carey. Exit music is "Spectre Swing" by This Spy Surfs. Comments[0] |
