Originally published in FleetOwner Here are some interesting statistics gathered from a variety of sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, Pew Research Center and Brookings Institute: Millennials are the largest adult generation in the US. Gen Z is the best educated and most diverse generation in the US. By 2030 […]
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Originally published in FleetOwner It can be difficult to get to really know a job candidate if you stick to the tried and true job interview questions that ask about their previous work experience and their educational background. Today in hiring, it is about finding someone who is a good fit […]
Originally published in FleetOwner A new year is always a good time to start fresh. I was reminded of that the other day as I was reading a blog by Chelsea Verstegen, content strategist at Hireology. She suggested starting the 2021 by reviewing your onboarding process to get new employees […]
It has been interesting to read the reports of all the partnerships, joint ventures, and other agreements taking place between companies surrounding the development of both electric trucks and autonomous trucks. Companies are realizing the value of sharing knowledge and expertise to move the development of these new technologies forward […]
Originally published in FleetOwner I was speaking to Dean Vicha, NationaLease’s president, the other day about what he sees ahead for the new year and what transportation-related issues he would like to see the new administration focus on. His first comment was, “I wish I knew what was going to […]
Originally published in FleetOwner It is always a challenge to determine how to grow your business. Speaking at a recent NationaLease webinar, Ken Davis, board-member-at-large NationaLease board of directors, said companies need to develop a strategy, make diligent plans and identify what differentiates them from their competition if they are […]
Originally published in FleetOwner I listened to a webinar a few weeks ago put on by 15Five that asked the following question: Manager or leader — which one are you? Jeff Smith, director of 15Five’s Best-Self Academy, suggested that managers focus on controlling things while leaders cause their employees to grow; leaders inspire employees. […]
Originally published in FleetOwner As we enter the winter months, ATBS re-released an article on some of the main causes of accidents and what can be done to avoid them. The article listed seven factors that contribute to accidents. I want to comment on two of them: speeding and vehicle maintenance. […]
When hiring someone, it is not just about their skills and abilities. The new hire should also be someone who fits into the culture of the organization. Originally published in FleetOwner Under the best of circumstances, there are many ways a hiring decision can turn bad. And there isn’t a […]