Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. Who else was excited to finally turn the calendar and put a close on 2025? Last year certainly had its ups and downs, and I think we’re all ready for a new year and new opportunities. Thinking about we can do as leaders to […]
Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. The U.S. freight market closed 2025 in a fragile state but is showing some signs of a long-awaited upturn after a historically long and devastating downcycle that began in April 2022. As readers of this publication know all too well, shipment volumes have remained weak from late 2022–2025, although with some late-year 2025 tightening showing […]
“On the road” usually implies a long highway and a distant horizon. But this week, my travels took me to a place that proves adventure—and vital business—can be found just a few miles from where you started. I spent some time in the heart of Chicago visiting Carmichael NationaLease. A […]
Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. Given the recent AWS and Cloudflare outages, coupled with the rise in AI-driven cargo theft, it’s no small wonder why fleets are paying more attention to their dependance on technology for day-to-day operations. In transportation and logistics, nearly every process relies on technology, so when […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Digital technology has transformed logistics, giving shippers and carriers unprecedented speed, efficiency, and visibility into cargo movements. But that same technology has created new vulnerabilities. A 2025 cargo theft report from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) reveals just how costly those vulnerabilities have become: Cargo theft now […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. America relies on the trucking industry to keep shelves stocked and commerce moving. But behind the scenes, motor carriers and their insurers are fighting for survival against an escalating threat: lawsuit abuse and the surge of nuclear verdicts reshaping the legal landscape. Excessive litigation and runaway […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. A little over three years ago, I wrote a NationaLease blog about the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, a bipartisan effort that promised to address the chronic shortage of legal parking for commercial trucks. At the time, there was optimism that this legislation would finally bring relief to drivers […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. The future of fleet and maintenance leadership is closer than you think. These managers are the glue that holds your operation together. A great manager can make the difference between retaining skilled technicians and watching them walk out the door. Fleet and maintenance managers play a […]