As researchers clock trucking's cost per mile as over $2 for the first time ever, consider full-service leasing as an option.
Jane Clark
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Fleet managers have rarely faced as many challenges as they do today, from staffing shortages to state and federal regulations to changing truck technology and so much more. They have to face all of these issues while also being required to control costs and improve operational efficiency. Fleet managers need […]
Not all are created equal, so ask these five questions before you enter into any agreements with outside maintenance people.
It’s a daily alert for the industry…the ongoing and growing shortage of drivers and technicians. But companies and fleet managers know that those are far from the only positions they need to fill. One of the most impactful and important positions for any fleet is the fleet manager. Yet, as […]
Originally appeared in Fleet Owner Now that you’ve found the right candidate for your open position, the real work begins. Retaining employees starts the minute you extend the job offer. Start by sending an introductory letter to the new hire welcoming them to the company and giving them tips on what to […]
Originally appeared in Fleet Owner Trucking has an employment problem, which means we are short of both drivers and technicians. In order to attract people to our industry, we are going to have to up our hiring game. The job description is the starting point for finding the best candidates. It is […]
Fleet managers have to deal with scheduling delays that keep drivers from reaching their destination; disruptions like traffic congestion, severe weather conditions, breakdowns, and changing regulations. These disruptions occur before the truck arrives at a facility to either load or unload its cargo. But there is another delay that costs […]
Fleets and, of course, their drivers have their primary goal as getting their product to its destination and loading or unloading it in a safe and timely manner. But there are challenges to achieving that goal. Drivers have to contend with traffic congestion (whether that’s due to regular volume on […]