Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. To meet updated Environmental Protection Agency and nitrogen oxide (NOx) regulations taking effect in 2027, the latest generation of oils (PC-12) will debut Jan. 1. Developed to support the demands of the next generation of diesel engines, the PC-12 standard has been in the […]
Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. You are not alone if you feel there has been no relief from rising costs. If 2025 was marked by its uncertainty, 2026 may very well be defined by high prices. Since March, ongoing conflict and volatility in the Strait of Hormuz have caused […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. It has rarely been more fitting to say, “May you live in interesting times.” Technology is advancing faster than many organizations can absorb. Global conflicts continue to disrupt supply chains, and natural disasters appear to be increasing in both frequency and severity. At the same time, […]
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 […]