Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels like the industry has been in more or less a holding pattern since 2023. But thanks to several coinciding factors, capital equipment orders have rebounded from this time last year and sales are heading in […]
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Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. In the past few months, the cost of diesel has gone through the roof. After surviving the chaotic uncertainty of tariffs in 2025, procurement teams and maintenance directors have spent most of the first half of 2026 contending with fuel costs nearly 100% higher […]
Today’s business environment continues to be marked by volatility and uncertainty, demanding an agile approach and resilience in the face of adversity. Finding ways to seize opportunities means gaining the upper hand with respect to cost control and operational flexibility—two of the primary advantages of full-service leasing. With demand constantly […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Few operating expenses have a greater impact on fleet profitability than fuel, making price volatility a major concern for carriers and private fleets. When you can’t anticipate what fuel prices will be on any given day, accurate forecasting becomes extremely difficult. On July 7, the U.S. Energy […]
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 […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. In today’s supply chain environment, transportation is no longer simply about moving goods from one location to another. Dedicated logistics has become a strategic discipline—one that combines data, operational expertise, advanced planning, and continuous optimization to improve service levels while controlling costs. Organizations of all sizes, […]
It’s officially summer—is your fleet ready to take the heat? Whether you’re diligent about your PMs or need the occasional reminder, the start of summer is your sign to prepare your fleet for soaring temperatures and sweltering humidity. These extreme conditions take a toll, so it’s vital to understand what you need to pay a little more attention to when the calendar flips to June. Otherwise, you could be […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Fleet managers are sending a clear signal in 2026: maintaining assets to reduce downtime and prevent breakdowns has become their top operational concern. According to data from J.J. Keller’s annual State of Fleet Management survey, 54% of fleet leaders now rank asset maintenance as a primary challenge, […]