MCB Fleet Management Consulting

Leadership

Mike Buck — Fri, 18 May 2012 11:29:58 +0000

If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader. – John Quincy Adams

RoadCheck 2012

Mike Buck — Thu, 17 May 2012 11:20:27 +0000

In less than three (3) weeks over 10,000 inspectors will attack the hi-way & bi-ways of North America looking for whatever just happens to be their respective pet-peeve. As the old saying goes “A pound of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” However, the cure will come at a higher cost, a delay in servcie, as well as mark against your CSA score. Be proactive and start preparing today. Let us know if we can be of assistance.

Don’t Be Fuelish!

Mike Buck — Wed, 16 May 2012 20:07:02 +0000

Fuel is the number one (1) variable cost that presents the biggest challenge for leaders in the transportation industry because it’s directly impacted by the laws of supply and demand as well as ramifications from global political events. In short, it’s the most variable of variable costs. As such when the U.S. Economy picks up steam transportation volume increases and fuel prices are usually ahead of the curve. Conversely, when economy starts to slow profit margins dwindle and fuel prices drop behind the curve. Moreover, even with the advent of fuel surcharges if they are not attuned fuel costs will impede profits. There are a plethora of roaring gimmicks to control fuel costs but nothing, nothing has a greater impact on fuel economy than the driver, which can be as much as thirty-five (35) percent. The unpleasant fact is that if the economy continues to grow, the demand for fuel will follow suit as will the escalation of fuel prices. Whether the economy is on the rise or falling like the temperature in Minnesota in December, the only permanent solution is a continuous fuel conservation program.
The key to any project of this nature is the support from senior management and must be driven (pun intended) from the bottom up. A successful fuel conservation program is not a flavor of the month and must become ingrained into the fabric of the organization’s culture much in the same manner of a successful safety program. In short, a fuel conservation program will mirror as well as support the safety initiatives of the organization and assist in the improvement of CSA scores. This will require the development of a fuel conservation team comprised of individuals from all departments as well as levels of organization that are willing to work on a team with consistent goals without regard to organizational rank and/or grade. This will create the buy-in needed to ensure the success of the program. Additionally it will require an internal project lead that is capable of working and implementing the goals of the team rather than a personal agenda. Don’t be fuelish, start a fuel conservation program today.

Excellence

Mike Buck — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:35:39 +0000

“Excellence is never an accident; it is the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities.”
Anonymous -

Leadership

Mike Buck — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:30:44 +0000

“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see. ” Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862); naturalist, author, philosopher
This applys to both our personal and profesional lives and always look for the positive.

Success

Mike Buck — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:41:48 +0000

“The person who makes a success of living is the one who sees his goal steadily and aims for it unswervingly. That is dedication. ”
Cecil B. DeMille (1881-1959);
filmmaker

Leadership

Mike Buck — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:08:29 +0000

If music is what makes the world go around, then accurate performance (cost, service, productivity, & safety) numbers is what keeps the business world running. – Buck

Leadership for Tuesday

Mike Buck — Tue, 01 May 2012 17:18:13 +0000

“Happiness is an attitude. We either make ourselves miserable, or happy and strong. The amount of work is the same.”
Francesca Reigler -

Leadership

Mike Buck — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:16:08 +0000

From what we get we make a living, from what we give we make a life, both in our personal and professional lives. – Bathroom wall somewhere in America.

Leadership Quick Hits

Mike Buck — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:57:12 +0000

Here are a few quick leadership tips that hit home, choose your medicine:
• A bad decision is when you know what to do and don’t do it. – Duncan Goodhew
• Obey the voice within – it commands us to give ourselves and help others, as long as we have the capacity to give, we are alive. – Kirk Douglas
• Real success is finding life’s work in the work that you love. – David McCullough

Have a great day leading yourself as well as others. – Buck