18 Quotes by Steve Russell


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    One person can monitor about 10 video feeds for only about 45 minutes before losing concentration.

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    I am glad we were finally able to reach a settlement of the problem. I wish we had been able to do it a year ago.

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    Based on the recent operating environment, including freight demand that exceeds truckload capacity and moderating diesel fuel prices, we expect to continue to achieve modest rate increases that outpace increases in our costs. Our intermediate term goal remains an operating ratio of 90 percent or better.

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    Our results for the quarter were assisted by a favorable relationship between freight demand and truckload capacity. We believe capacity growth in our industry continues to be constrained by a shortage of qualified drivers. We address the driver shortage by recruiting safe and experienced drivers, providing newer equipment, and offering competitive compensation and lifestyle programs.

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    We are confident of the outcome for the year and expect that pattern of profit improvement will favour the second half,

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    We believe carefully managing the average age of our fleet allows us greater flexibility in addressing the cost and reliability issues involving tractor engines designed to comply with stricter emissions requirements in 2007 and generally lowers our operating expenses.

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    We want to continue to keep our youth busy so they have more activities than just hanging around the streets and getting in trouble.

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