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 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 […]
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 […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. When filling critical roles, especially hard-to-recruit positions such as diesel technicians, employers often focus on evaluating candidates’ skills, experience, and cultural fit. But there’s another reality that organizations can’t afford to overlook: While you’re evaluating candidates, they’re evaluating you. Every interaction, from the job posting to […]
Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. There is a moment that every salesperson knows well. It is the end of the quarter, a deal is on the line, and the difference between closing and losing often comes down to how quickly and confidently they can move. Data needs to be […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Fleet operators face no shortage of challenges in today’s volatile business environment. While some factors are outside their control, others are not. One area where fleet leaders can have a significant impact is employee retention, particularly among diesel technicians. As I noted in recent blogs, a […]