Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. I’ve been writing about the challenges of hiring quality diesel technicians for years, and frankly, it hasn’t gotten any easier. As we move through 2026, thousands of positions remain open across the industry. With trucks becoming more technologically complex and freight demands evolving, fleets […]
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Originally appeared in FleetOwner. It’s no secret that our industry continues to wrestle with persistent labor shortages. From drivers and technicians to logistics, finance, and nearly every function in between, finding and keeping qualified people has become one of the most pressing challenges businesses face today. Building a strong team […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. The trucking industry often focuses on the driver shortage, but there’s another challenge that can bring operations to a halt—the diesel technician shortage. Without skilled technicians to keep trucks road-ready, even the best drivers can’t deliver. According to a recent American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) report, the […]
Being agile is essential to remaining competitive in today's fast-changing trucking industry. How can fleet managers ensure their teams remains nimble?
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 published in FleetOwner A new year is always a good time to start fresh. I was reminded of that the other day as I was reading a blog by Chelsea Verstegen, content strategist at Hireology. She suggested starting the 2021 by reviewing your onboarding process to get new employees […]
Originally published in FleetOwner I recently saw a very concise explanation from Bamboo HR on common payroll mistakes. I want to share the information with you, because mistakes in payroll can damage employee relations and also can have legal repercussions. There are two types of employee classifications — exempt and nonexempt. […]