Originally appeared in FleetOwner. If there were any questions about the trajectory of the industry, last week’s preliminary report from ACT Research provided some disappointing answers. According to the report, Class 8 orders are down 44% YOY, while medium-duty Classes 5-7 are down 22% YOY. OEMs are meeting this trend by scaling back production. But freight […]
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Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Every business today is looking for ways to cut costs without sacrificing efficiency and productivity. Fleets are especially vulnerable to issues beyond their control, whether that’s natural disasters, expanding tariffs, supply chain disruptions, fuel price volatility, changing regulations, and so on. One technological advance is helping […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing industries across the board, but few stand to gain as much as the transportation sector. AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s transforming the transportation industry today. At a recent NationaLease meeting, Chris Cheetham-West, founder and president of LR Training Solutions, detailed […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Fleet owners and managers are no strangers to challenges. From soaring vehicle and parts prices to supply chain disruptions, volatile fuel costs, and the ever-present threat of cyberattacks, running a trucking operation has never been tougher. But one issue stands out for its potentially devastating impact: […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. In trucking, every minute on the road matters. But when that time is spent sitting at a dock instead of driving, profits erode quickly. Detention and delays are the silent drains on fleet performance, creating ripple effects that cut into revenue, frustrate drivers, and strain operations. […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Fleet owners and operators are no strangers to tough economic conditions. As a recent FleetOwner article pointed out: “Freight markets remain flat and uncertain, with fleets navigating prolonged unprofitability.” In times like these, leaders naturally seek ways to reduce costs, streamline operations, and maintain stability. But one area […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. The transportation industry has always been about getting goods where they need to go. But today, that’s no longer enough. In an era where customer expectations are sky-high and patience is at an all-time low, customer experience has become a major differentiator. E-commerce has reshaped buyer […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Commercial trucking fleets generate more data than ever before, from fuel efficiency and driver behavior to predictive maintenance and real-time telematics. In theory, this flood of data should make operations more innovative and more efficient. But the reality is different: too much unmanaged data can overwhelm […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Change is constant. And for most people, nothing spikes stress faster than uncertainty—whether it’s starting a new job, losing one, facing shifting economic conditions, or moving to a new home. In the workplace, change can be especially challenging. A CEO navigating market volatility, a fleet manager […]