My October road trip started before dawn, as I left Chicago on the first flight of the morning to Oakland. Flying west across time zones is like being in a…
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In 1944, the heads of seventeen independent truck leasing companies from all over the US met in Chicago and formed the National Truck Leasing System, which became NationaLease. Although the…
It’s always a good idea to plan a trip to Minnesota before the first snowfall. The last time I visited members there, a blizzard blocked the roads, my flight home…
The truck driver shortage issue doesn’t seem to get better, and driver health problems just make it worse. Here’s a sobering statistic: A 2015 study from the CDC found that…
Technology doesn’t take a break so get ready for the Class 8 electric truck. Disruption is everywhere, in every industry, and trucking is no exception. First, we saw the advent…
When deliveries are made during off-peak hours, everyone benefits…fleets, drivers, shippers, and the public at large. Every company is trying to find greater efficiencies in every aspect of their business…
What’s the downside to immediate gratification? A lack of appreciation and the loss of anticipation. Normally, my blogs center around issues facing the trucking and truck leasing industry and, to…
When it comes to getting fresh produce to market, it’s all about timing. Earlier this year, The Packer published an article, “Timeliness Remains Transportation’s Big Test,” that discussed how vital…
When the five-year, $305 billion highway bill passed late last year, it didn’t solve all of the problems facing our industry. Recently, an opinion piece by Dave Beaudry, NationaLease’s Director…
Buying patterns are changing and that’s changing demand when it comes to the timing of shipments. How is your business coping? A recent Transport Topics article, “Online Surge Raises Questions…
