Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. Logistics professionals spend 80% of their time and effort moving freight 20% of the total distance it needs to travel—in other words, urban centers. Increasing population, green space initiatives, changing customer expectations, and municipal restrictions as some of the most significant obstacles to moving […]
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Originally appeared in FleetOwner. In a recent post, I explored how rising insurance costs are putting pressure on fleet operations. That reality makes safety an even more urgent priority across the industry. Whether it’s protecting drivers on the road, keeping technicians safe in the shop, or ensuring the well-being of […]
To say uncertainty has defined 2025 so far would be an understatement. From government action on tariffs to changing regulations and enforcement, it’s understandable that businesses across the country are pausing major decisions and waiting to see how things develop. But that collective pause begets more uncertainty, more hesitation, and […]
Over the past year and a half, I’ve written a number of blogs on electric trucks and how the industry needs to be prepared for this technology. I’ve covered the why fleets need to get ready for a transition, the impact on the power grid, the potential for recruiting young […]
Earlier this year, I posted a blog on the lack of parking for truckers and how that can impact not just the driver, but the company as well. Now, it looks like that concern is being addressed. It seems as though shortages of every kind are plaguing our industry: equipment […]
With the International Roadcheck for 2021 just a few days away, make sure you’ve done your due diligence with respect to every vehicle in your fleet. We know it’s coming every year, and yet we never seem to be fully prepared for it. Of course, I’m talking about the Commercial Vehicle Safety […]
Originally published in FleetOwner We know it is coming every year, and yet we never seem to be fully prepared for it. Of course, I am talking about the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck. A 72-hour safety blitz that in 2021 will take place from May 4 to 6 throughout […]
There will be life after COVID-19. How we approach our fleet decisions now and how we adapt to potential changes will likely make a major difference in future growth or decline. COVID-19 has wreaked havoc in all aspects of our business and personal lives. For many of us, balancing work […]