Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. We talk a lot about resilience in our industry. Usually, we use the term to describe our operations: building supply chains that can withstand geopolitical shocks, spec’ing trucks that can handle punishing routes, or insulating our businesses against economic headwinds. But as we head […]
Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. If solving headaches in the shop were as simple as plugging in a device and having it report data, then most of our problems would disappear overnight. The reality is a bit less rosy. Despite leaps in technology, a vast amount of data at […]
It’s officially summer—is your fleet ready to take the heat? Whether you’re diligent about your PMs or need the occasional reminder, the start of summer is your sign to prepare your fleet for soaring temperatures and sweltering humidity. These extreme conditions take a toll, so it’s vital to understand what you need to pay a little more attention to when the calendar flips to June. Otherwise, you could be […]
Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. I’ve been writing about the challenges of hiring quality diesel technicians for years, and frankly, it hasn’t gotten any easier. As we move through 2026, thousands of positions remain open across the industry. With trucks becoming more technologically complex and freight demands evolving, fleets […]
The weather in Chicago has been delightful this month. Most days have been 75 degrees and sunny, with the occasional summer storm that passes through and leaves the grass greener and the flowers blooming brighter. I am always reluctant to leave home at this time of year, because in the […]
Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. Logistics professionals spend 80% of their time and effort moving freight 20% of the total distance it needs to travel—in other words, urban centers. Increasing population, green space initiatives, changing customer expectations, and municipal restrictions as some of the most significant obstacles to moving […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. In a recent post, I discussed the need to upskill diesel technicians to keep pace with rapidly emerging technologies. One of the biggest forces driving that change is artificial intelligence (AI), often viewed as a silver bullet capable of streamlining processes, cutting costs, and improving accuracy […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Summer brings its own set of challenges to fleet management. From horrific flash floods to scorching heat and unrelenting wildfires, these are the perils of summer. For many coastal areas, hurricane season is also approaching. Despite the sudden freezes that occurred in some parts of the […]