Originally published in FleetOwner Many people have been analyzing 2020 and offering some thoughts on lessons learned from what businesses faced as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. A guide from BetterUp called 2020 Insights For Thriving In Uncertainty says that “[2020] brought a recalibration to the importance of resilience, […]
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Originally published in FleetOwner It’s important that you have the right people in leadership positions in your company to ensure success and employee retention. Surveys have consistently shown that one of the top reasons employees leave their job is because of a bad boss. I have written before on the […]
Originally published in FleetOwner First the good news, fatal truck and bus crashes are below 2000 levels, and in two-thirds of the crashes that were fatal, no driver-related factors were cited. This is according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Office of Research and Registration. The not so good […]
Originally published in FleetOwner The hiring process is where you make a first impression on a potential new hire; but the onboarding process is where they really begin to know to know your business. Employees who have a good onboarding experience end up staying longer and are more likely to […]
Originally published in FleetOwner We all know the importance of regular scheduled maintenance to keep trucks in top operating condition. Manufacturers set recommended maintenance intervals and fleets adjust those based on their own experience and the environment in which their vehicles operate. The goal, of course, is to reduce the […]
Originally published in FleetOwner Given the current realities of business – many employees working remotely as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic – employee engagement has never been more important. Keeping employees connected to the company was hard enough when they were in the office every day. Now that many […]
Originally published in FleetOwner It is difficult to find someone who actually likes performance reviews. Almost universally, both managers and employees find them to be a waste of time and say they provide little value. A typical performance review happens once a year with both sides struggling to find things […]
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 […]
Originally published in FleetOwner There are a lot of elements that go into making a business successful. It requires having the right products and services at the right price and the ability to get them to customers where and when they need them. But beyond that, customers are looking for […]