Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. With nuclear verdicts, electronic logging device (ELD) crackdowns, and commercial driver’s license (CDL) violations dominating the headlines, it is no small wonder that commercial fleets are placing a much sharper focus on safety. Keeping pace with the latest federal regulations is difficult enough on […]
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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, […]
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. 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 […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Fleet operators face no shortage of challenges in today’s volatile business environment. While some factors are outside their control, others are not. One area where fleet leaders can have a significant impact is employee retention, particularly among diesel technicians. As I noted in recent blogs, a […]
Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. We talk a lot about resilience in our industry. Usually, we use the term to describe our operations: building supply chains that can withstand geopolitical shocks, spec’ing trucks that can handle punishing routes, or insulating our businesses against economic headwinds. But as we head […]