What was once science fiction has become reality when it comes to wearable technology; but what is the actual cost when it comes to privacy? Technology is progressing at a pace few of us could have envisioned as recently as a decade ago and that is especially true when it […]
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The setting couldn’t have been more spectacular, as NationaLease hosted their 73rd Annual Meeting on Coronado Island at the Hotel Del Coronado. Jane Clark, Vice President of Member Services for NationaLease welcomed the large crowd and introduced the theme of this year’s meeting, Changes and Challenges: How Technology is Reshaping […]
When drivers go the extra mile, NationaLease wants to make sure we acknowledge them. Although new truck technology may provide the shiny new objects that fascinate all of us in the industry, the reality is we wouldn’t have an industry without good drivers; those who are responsible, diligent, dedicated, and […]
Joe Puff’s latest blog in a series on tire selection and maintenance covers the importance of tire casing management programs. The longer life you can get out of your tires, without ever compromising safety, depends on tire selection and your fleet’s maintenance practices. And that includes having a robust tire […]
Next month, Operation Safe Driver Week will take place, but the goals of this event should be a 52-weeks-a-year endeavor for all fleets. “Last year, law enforcement officers issued approximately 21,000 warnings and citations. Nearly 12,000 of those citations were given to drivers of commercial vehicles.” These troubling stats were […]
If you wait for the first cold snap to winterize your fleet, you’re going to be too late. Be prepared! That may be the Boy Scouts motto, but it’s a motto that all businesses should live by. There are always instances that are unknowable, of course, but one thing those […]
The latest Brake Safety Day blitz inspections had good results, but just “good” isn’t good enough when it comes to brake safety. In her recent IdeaXchnage blog, Jane Clark, Vice President of Member Services for NationaLease discussed the latest Brake Safety Day results. The good news: 79 percent of vehicles […]
No matter how careful you and your maintenance team are, accidents can still happen. Knowing what to do if they occur can help avoid maintenance provider liability. Businesses of every nature are always looking for ways to reduce risk: financial, regulatory, and physical. When it comes to fleets, the risk […]
Fleets have been preparing their vehicles for the ELD Mandate which is to go into effect on December 18, 2017, but recent actions by members of Congress are causing confusion. Although there are still a wide range of questions and concerns regarding the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) HOS […]