Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. For U.S. shippers operating private fleets, or businesses where customer-service-intensive transportation is mission-critical, the balance of 2026 represents a narrowing window to make a high-impact strategic decision. The convergence of regulatory change, rising capital costs and increasing operational complexity is reshaping the economics of […]
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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, […]
Driven by data, science, and a deep understanding of the industry, taking advantage of dedicated contract carriage services can transform the way you see your operations. A DCC arrangement can take a lot of shapes and forms, and one of the benefits of working with NationaLease is that you get a customized solution based on […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Economic uncertainty continues to challenge businesses across industries, and trucking is no exception. As companies look ahead to 2026, many of the same pressures from recent years remain firmly in place. According to the American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) 2025 Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry report, […]
Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. As the freight recession shows signs of winding down, logistics professionals face a critical decision point: continue riding the wave of cheap freight and the spot market rollercoaster, or secure stability through Dedicated Contract Carriage (DCC). There are signs (finally!) of light at the end […]
The key to successful change management is good leadership and strong communication. Here is how you can get buy-in from your team.
We are well aware of the challenges the industry is facing…and the opportunities that are waiting to be captured. Here are NationaLease’s goals for 2022. Right before we left for the holidays, I wrote a blog on how the industry was coping with the disruptions of 2021 and the challenges […]
After nearly three decades in the trucking and transportation industry, I thought I had seen everything. Was I ever wrong! At the end of each year, I look back to make an assessment on what occurred in the trucking industry. This past year needs only one word…DISRUPTION! That disruption, triggered […]