March 16, 2020 Dear NationaLease Member, I wanted to update you personally on the steps we are taking in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We are continuously monitoring the current status of the virus and are following all guidance issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and […]
The supplier-customer relationship is the most important relationship a business has, whether that business is B2C or B2B. What are you doing to make it the best it can be? When it comes to servicing customers, obviously the most important factor is making sure you deliver the product or service […]
We had posted these 11 tips before the extreme weather hit. After the past week, these tips are more important than ever. Unless you’ve gone completely off the grid for the past week, you’ve probably seen the horrifying images of mass catastrophe pileups caused by ice and snow, including a […]
There is light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. But some trends have emerged that will affect businesses for the long haul. There have been a number of announcements over the past week that are positive, but there are warning signs within that news. On a positive note, vaccinations […]
With so many people out of work due to the pandemic, it may feel like an employer’s market when it comes to hiring. My advice: don’t get complacent. There is no question that COVID-19 has impacted the way companies look at their recruitment and retention efforts. Unemployment rates are still […]
You’re sitting in your home office, or in the cab of the truck…how can collaboration possibly be fostered in these environments? A few weeks ago, I posted a blog on the FleetOwner IdeaXchange discussing how important it is to make collaboration part of your overall operational strategy. This is always […]
Ensuring the “health” of the assets in your fleet is the best way to keep your vehicles moving…on the road and at the job site. These are trying times for everyone, both personally and professionally, specifically when it comes to health. Companies need to ensure the health of their business […]
I doubt very many of us are unhappy to see 2020 in the rear-view mirror, but what does 2021 hold for the industry? If there’s anything positive that can be said for the past year, it is how it has illustrated the vital role trucking plays in people’s lives. COVID […]
The more things change, the more they stay the same, which unfortunately is not good news for the trucking industry when it comes to talent. But there are things your company can do to mitigate the risks. Last week, an article in FleetOwner discussed how COVID-19 has exacerbated the longstanding […]
The challenges of a global economy were creating pressure on many businesses long before the COVID-19 pandemic arrived. Eventually the pandemic will come under control: however, the competitive challenges created in a global economy will remain an issue that businesses have to face for the long term. This translates to […]