The morning air in Downers Grove still had that crisp, late-March bite as Griffin Becker, Member Programs Manager for NationaLease, and I settled into his car, but the energy was anything but cold. It’s that time of year when the brackets are set, the “bubble” has burst for some, and […]
Jane Clark
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Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. One quality all great leaders share is the ability to lead through change. The trucking industry has certainly experienced its fair share of shifts over the past year, affecting everything from hiring and retention to everyday business activities. Now more than ever, it’s essential […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Truck fleets are facing a steady increase in operational costs. The current environment exposes the industry to multiple cost pressures rising at once. Fuel volatility, higher labor costs, more expensive equipment, and growing insurance and regulatory requirements are all contributing to tighter margins. Even as freight […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. The trucking industry has always managed cycles and crises, but the current pace and breadth of change are unlike anything in recent memory: Geopolitics, freight demand, costs, regulations, labor, cyber risk, and technology are all shifting at once. Fleets that build agility into strategy, assets, and […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. For carriers, recruiters, and trucking executives, few topics matter more than driver pay and retention. While compensation structures vary widely across fleets, the divide between over-the-road (OTR) and regional/local operations continues to shape both earnings potential and turnover trends. Understanding how these models differ and how […]
“On the road” usually implies a long highway and a distant horizon. But this week, my travels took me to a place that proves adventure—and vital business—can be found just a few miles from where you started. I spent some time in the heart of Chicago visiting Carmichael NationaLease. A […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. In today’s interconnected economy, partnering with third-party vendors isn’t optional; it’s essential. From IT providers and cloud platforms to logistics partners and payment processors, outside vendors keep businesses running efficiently. But this reliance comes with risk. According to the 2025 SecurityScorecard Global Third-Party Breach report, at least […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. For decades, the trucking industry had a reputation as a technology laggard. That era is over. Today, technology is no longer optional; it’s a business necessity. Fleets that fail to embrace digital transformation risk falling behind competitors that are faster, safer, and more profitable. Digital technology […]