Fleets and, of course, their drivers have their primary goal as getting their product to its destination and loading or unloading it in a safe and timely manner. But there are challenges to achieving that goal. Drivers have to contend with traffic congestion (whether that’s due to regular volume on […]
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Roadcheck 2023 which occurred this past May throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico did show some improvement over last year’s results; however, it also showed that there’s still work to be done. Numbers from the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) which conducts the event tells the story about this annual […]
Last year, FleetOwner posted a blog on how an increasing number of fleet managers acknowledges turning to artificial intelligence (AI) as a way of improving safety, efficiency, and profitability. However, with the onset of ChatGPT and other AI advancements, people are now looking at AI with a touch of concern. […]
To be sure, 2018 was a great year for NationaLease and the industry in general, and we certainly hope that growth continues. However, certain problems and issues persist. There still is an alarming shortage of drivers and technicians and that is likely to continue. The ELD mandate and HOS regulation […]
We congratulate our technicians for their impressive showing at this annual event, but more than that, we recognize their dedication to providing best-in-class service to our customers, every day of the year. If you are involved in any aspect of the trucking industry, you know that we face an ongoing […]
My July trip was a virtual history lesson. In fact, to quote from the visitpa.com website “History is what makes visiting Pennsylvania a unique experience. This nation was born in Philadelphia, saved at Gettysburg and ushered in the Industrial Revolution in cities of Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Scranton, Allentown, Erie, and York […]
NationaLease members speak out about the effect of the full enforcement of the ELD mandate. Back in February, I wrote a blog, “NationaLease Members Work to Help Customers Comply with the ELD Mandate.” This was during the soft launch of the mandate so I wanted to see how customers were […]
Part 1 of this blog discussed how to identify if you have tail spend problems and what the scope of those problems may be. Dealing with it starts with looking at your vendor list. Too many vendors means too many issues Look at your vendor list. Are there too many […]
Gaining control over tail spend also means you gain control over your company’s working capital and get a view to future profitability. This blog first appeared on the Corcentric website. The internet and globalization have made today’s business environment more competitive than ever before. Increasing an organization’s revenues is not […]