We may not yet be in the throes of winter weather, but with all of the disruption caused by the pandemic, it is definitely not too early to winterize your fleet. As the virus spikes and the fear of further lockdowns or restrictions continue, it is absolutely vital that trucking […]
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Originally posted in FleetOwner The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently issued a press release urging vehicle owners “to take immediate action when notified of a safety defect.” While the release was aimed at automobile owners, I think it is applicable to owners of commercial vehicles as well. According to NHTSA, […]
Originally published in FleetOwner Transportation news has been filled with articles on nuclear verdicts that have been levied against fleets following accidents. It is no secret that the number and size of jury awards against trucking companies are increasing. The results of a survey by the American Transportation Research Institute show that […]
The CVSA roadside inspection blitz is almost here. Is your fleet ready? Each year, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) runs their annual International Roadcheck on commercial vehicles. Starting Monday, September 9, approximately 10,000 CVSA-certified local, state, provincial, and federal inspectors will perform inspections on trucks and buses across North […]
COVID-19 has changed the way companies are recruiting; but this change is not going to be temporary. Is your HR team ready for these changes? I recently wrote an IdeaXchange blog discussing how COVID-19 has resulted in changes to the recruiting process that will likely continue even after the crisis […]
At a time when we are all impacted by the pandemic, this may be the perfect opportunity to look at how technology and innovation will improve healthcare in the future. Before the COVID-19 crisis occurred, I attended an event where one of the main speakers was Dr. Daniel Kraft, founder […]
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 […]
The cost of cybercrime is increasing year after year; but the cost needs to be measured in much more than dollars and cents. Each year, Accenture publishes an Annual Cost of Cybercrime Study that combines research gleaned from 16 industries in 11 countries with interviews with more than 2,600 executives […]