June can be a glorious month in the Midwest. After the typical frigid winter and soggy spring, Midwesterners burst out of their hibernation at the first sign of sunshine. I took advantage of the lovely weather and my upcoming visit in Northern Wisconsin to drive up early and spend the weekend […]
Jane Clark
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I started my May road trip from San Diego. I had been staying at the Loews Coronado Bay for the previous week as I attended the NationaLease Maintenance Managers Meeting, so it was a great opportunity for me to make the most of my proximity and visit our SoCal members. My […]
Why does New Jersey get such a bad rap? It’s often the punchline of jokes from late-night comedians, and just saying the words “New Jersey” can elicit a chuckle and an eye roll. Maybe because it lives almost literally in the shadow of the skyscrapers of Manhattan, or maybe because […]
The FMCSA proposes two new rules that prove you don’t have to trade off safety in order to help mitigate the driver shortage. I don’t remember how many blogs I’ve written about the truck driver and technician shortage, but it’s been a lot. When it comes to the drivers, we […]
Every seasoned business traveler knows that you never plan to fly north in the winter, especially from Chicago. I’ll blame it on the mild winter, the grass (not snow) outside my window, or maybe a false sense of confidence; but whatever the excuse, I planned my March trip to Minneapolis. […]
Why is it that we often take for granted the great things in our own backyards? I live within an hour’s train ride of some of the most visited attractions in the world—The Art Institute of Chicago, Navy Pier, the Magnificent Mile—yet I rarely visit them, unless an out-of-town guest […]
The HOS mandate is supposed to help reduce the problem of fatigued driving but although the FMCSA can mandate the hours one can drive, they can’t mandate drivers to not feel tired. There’s no question that driver fatigue is a major issue of concern, not just for the trucking industry […]
Wearable technology, like the Fitbit and iWatch, let wearers monitor their health, but technology can’t make people change their behavior. From self-driving cars and trucks to watches that monitor a wearer’s heartrate to phones that alarm your house and car while you’re away, we’re experiencing technology in every aspect of […]
Have you ever had this experience? You‘re at a dinner party with friends who you have known for many years. The conversation takes a turn, and you realize with great surprise that this person (maybe your spouse), who you thought you knew absolutely everything about, is telling a story you’ve never heard. You […]