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Do You Have a Breakthrough Strategy?
Updated: 5/16/2013
As evidenced from the results of a recent NTEA survey and meetings with member companies, the work truck industry is once again finding its foothold, and many businesses have a positive outlook for the rest of 2013.
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It’s No Secret — Guest Editorial
Updated: 5/16/2013
It’s no secret that successful companies plan their work and work their plan. As an avid, life-long fisherman, I delight in drawing a similar parallel, where I plan first and then execute.
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How do You Gain Value from Your Membership?
Updated: 5/16/2013
Value comes in many different forms, whether it’s monetary or derived from utilizing a product, service or resource.
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The “Racy” Side of Truck Equipment
Updated: 5/16/2013
During a recent trip to the West Coast, the NTEA visited PMI Truck Bodies, a family-owned and operated business in Tacoma, WA.
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Stevens Truck Center — Starting with an Idea, Continuing with a Vision
Updated: 4/11/2013
In March 2013, the NTEA had an opportunity to visit Stevens Truck Center, a new member located in Dodge Center, MN.
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Work Truck Industry to Continue Growing, May Outperform U.S. Economy in 2013
Updated: 4/11/2013
The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis has announced that the U.S. economy grew only .1% at a seasonally adjusted annual rate in the fourth quarter of 2012. While this statement led many to question the fate and direction of the U.S. economy, the truth is, the economy actually performed quite well in many gross domestic product components.
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Bending the Payroll Cost Curve
Updated: 4/11/2013
The phrase “bending the cost curve” is widely used and largely related to health care (i.e., the need to slow the increasing cost of providing health-care services). Bending the cost curve is also a useful concept for distributors, but needs to be expanded.
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Managing Your Company’s Liability Exposure Using Risk Management Techniques
Updated: 4/11/2013
Risk management is a concept that is often top-of-mind for many business owners. How can I protect my company’s assets against lawsuits? How can I provide a safe environment for my customers and employees?
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New Clean Technologies and Fuels Trends Taking Shape
Updated: 4/11/2013
As availability and usage of green technologies and alternative fuels in vocational trucks continues to increase, new work truck industry trends are emerging, and strategies for the future are evolving to encompass these changes.
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The Work Truck Show From my Perspective
Updated: 4/11/2013
In spite of Mother Nature, more than 10,300 people braved the elements to come to Indianapolis for The Work Truck Show 2013.
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