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, […]
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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 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 […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Stress has become an unavoidable part of modern life. For many people, the workplace is one of its most significant sources. According to a report from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), workplace stress can negatively affect employee performance, productivity, engagement, and overall well-being. Beyond the […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Change management is one of the most challenging responsibilities any organization faces. While new technologies, processes, and business strategies are designed to improve efficiency and performance, people naturally gravitate toward familiarity. The longer employees and managers have performed a task a certain way, the more deeply […]
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 […]