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 […]
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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 Commercial Carrier Journal. If solving headaches in the shop were as simple as plugging in a device and having it report data, then most of our problems would disappear overnight. The reality is a bit less rosy. Despite leaps in technology, a vast amount of data at […]
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, […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. According to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), the diesel technician shortage is actively impacting vehicle uptime, maintenance costs, and fleet growth. But the skills shortage is exacerbating an already bad situation. At a recent NationaLease meeting, Chris Disantis, VP of maintenance at Aim NationaLease, highlighted a key driver […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. In a recent post, I discussed the need to upskill diesel technicians to keep pace with rapidly emerging technologies. One of the biggest forces driving that change is artificial intelligence (AI), often viewed as a silver bullet capable of streamlining processes, cutting costs, and improving accuracy […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Summer brings its own set of challenges to fleet management. From horrific flash floods to scorching heat and unrelenting wildfires, these are the perils of summer. For many coastal areas, hurricane season is also approaching. Despite the sudden freezes that occurred in some parts of the […]