March 16, 2020 Dear NationaLease Member, I wanted to update you personally on the steps we are taking in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We are continuously monitoring the current status of the virus and are following all guidance issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and […]
I recently wrote an IdeaXchange blog on how preventive maintenance (PM) helps control the TCO of a fleet’s vehicles, especially during a time where supply chains are still strained, new trucks are not available, and diesel prices continue to be volatile. Unscheduled and unexpected downtime can negatively affect that TCO […]
Over the past year and a half, I’ve written a number of blogs on electric trucks and how the industry needs to be prepared for this technology. I’ve covered the why fleets need to get ready for a transition, the impact on the power grid, the potential for recruiting young […]
Earlier this year, I posted a blog on the lack of parking for truckers and how that can impact not just the driver, but the company as well. Now, it looks like that concern is being addressed. It seems as though shortages of every kind are plaguing our industry: equipment […]
For a number of years, companies were focusing on keeping just-in-time (JIT) inventory to avoid having substantial overstocks. And for a while, this did seem to result in a more positive bottom line. Then COVID hit and we all remember the shortages of toilet paper, food products, and PPE items, […]
September 21, 2022, Downers Grove, IL — NationaLease, one of the largest full service truck leasing organizations in North America, announced the recipients of this year’s Leadership Circle Awards. These awards, given to 25 member companies, are in recognition of their commitment to NationaLease and adherence to the Member Standards. […]
For the trucking industry, there are always the ongoing concerns regarding shortages of drivers and technicians. What isn’t discussed as often as it should be is the need for good managers…in every department. During the Great Resignation and beyond, having the right managers in place is the best way to […]
Back in April of this year, I posted an IdeaXchange blog about the dangers of data breaches and how to reduce the threat. That blog primarily focused on privacy laws and compliance; but for every warning and software fix to prevent breaches, there are bad actors who consistently figure out […]
Today, businesses are having difficulty filling positions within their organization; however, for our industry, this difficulty is one we’ve been facing for a very long time, especially when it comes to diesel technicians (as well as the ongoing driver shortage). And it’s not getting better any time soon. According to […]
The job of a fleet manager keeps getting more complex and more challenging. Today, fleet managers face supply chain issues that are forcing fleets to extend the lifecycle of existing vehicles due to, not just a lack of new trucks, but a shortage of components and parts as well. There […]