Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. When the industry talks about the ongoing technician shortage, the conversation usually circles back to the usual suspects: competitive pay, sign-on bonuses and recruiting perks. While selling the job is essential, it overlooks a much larger, structural hurdle — the growing gap between what […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. “How do you measure success?” It’s a simple question, but one that every business must answer with confidence. Without a clear definition of success, it’s difficult to demonstrate value, earn trust, or make informed business decisions. That’s where key performance indicators (KPIs) come in. While it’s […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Truck parking has been a persistent industry problem for decades, yet meaningful progress remains frustratingly slow. According to the American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) Top Industry Issues Report, truck parking ranked as the industry’s third-largest concern in 2022, while drivers identified it as their number one […]
Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels like the industry has been in more or less a holding pattern since 2023. But thanks to several coinciding factors, capital equipment orders have rebounded from this time last year and sales are heading in […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Today’s fleet managers are navigating a business environment more complex and less predictable than ever. Beyond keeping vehicles moving and customers satisfied, they must balance labor shortages, rising operating costs, evolving regulatory requirements, supply chain disruptions, and a steady stream of new vehicle technologies. Amid these […]
It’s nearly time for Brake Safety Week, is your fleet ready? Scheduled for the week of August 23-29, CVSA conducts Brake Safety Week to promote the importance of brake maintenance. During this annual, week-long initiative, roadside inspections are conducted throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, where inspectors check vehicles for […]
Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. I consider myself quite fortunate to have spent my entire professional career in the trucking industry. From driving a meat truck over summer breaks in college to my current position as President of NationaLease, I’ve gotten something out of every role I’ve held. If […]
Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. For U.S. shippers operating private fleets, or businesses where customer-service-intensive transportation is mission-critical, the balance of 2026 represents a narrowing window to make a high-impact strategic decision. The convergence of regulatory change, rising capital costs and increasing operational complexity is reshaping the economics of […]