There is nothing quite like hitting the highway in the summer, especially when you have a packed itinerary full of member visits and deep-dive strategy sessions. For this trip, I had a new co-pilot along for the ride: NationaLease’s new VP of Truck Technology and Maintenance, Mike Blimling. If you […]
On the Road
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The weather in Chicago has been delightful this month. Most days have been 75 degrees and sunny, with the occasional summer storm that passes through and leaves the grass greener and the flowers blooming brighter. I am always reluctant to leave home at this time of year, because in the […]
There is nothing quite like hitting the open road to connect with the heartbeat of our industry. Recently, I packed up and headed down I-80, taking in the sights of the Midwest. The drive is always a great reminder of the sheer scale of the transportation sector, especially as I […]
It’s that time of year in the Midwest when the world seems to take a collective deep breath and start over. Perspective is a funny thing; in February, a grey sky feels like a heavy blanket, but in April, that same grey brings the rain that turns the Illinois prairie […]
The morning air in Downers Grove still had that crisp, late-March bite as Griffin Becker, Member Programs Manager for NationaLease, and I settled into his car, but the energy was anything but cold. It’s that time of year when the brackets are set, the “bubble” has burst for some, and […]
“On the road” usually implies a long highway and a distant horizon. But this week, my travels took me to a place that proves adventure—and vital business—can be found just a few miles from where you started. I spent some time in the heart of Chicago visiting Carmichael NationaLease. A […]
Back in the Driver’s Seat: Starting 2026 with a Bang It’s been a little while since I’ve checked in here, but don’t let the quiet blog feed fool you—I haven’t slowed down for a second. While the “Jane Clark on the Road” updates took a hiatus, my actual travel schedule […]
It’s been a while since I’ve written this blog, primarily because I haven’t been on the road. In fact, I haven’t been much of anywhere except my dining room table in the last 3 months. Like so many others, we moved our operations from our office in Downers Grove to […]