It’s not a question of “if”’ electric trucks will play a big role in fleets; it’s a matter of “when.” There are issues to consider that go beyond the vehicles themselves, including whether utilities are ready for a surge. No matter whether it’s a car, a bus, or a truck, […]
After nearly three decades in the trucking and transportation industry, I thought I had seen everything. Was I ever wrong! At the end of each year, I look back to make an assessment on what occurred in the trucking industry. This past year needs only one word…DISRUPTION! That disruption, triggered […]
I recently wrote an article in FleetOwner discussing the bi-partisan infrastructure bill which finally was signed into law. Now it’s time to hear from a NationaLease member. Tom Fleming is Chairman and CEO of Aim NationaLease and Aim Integrated Logistics. He also sits on the NationaLease Board of Directors. We […]
The calendar may say November, but for a lot of the country, it’s still mild weather. Don’t get complacent. Winterize your fleet before winter weather strikes. Over the past couple of years, it seems as though when one crisis subsides, another rises up. COVID-19, hopefully, is on the wane but […]
Our industry is always looking for the key that will open the door for successful technician recruitment. Maybe the answer is right on our personal devices. Driver shortages…logistics shortages…technician shortages: our industry is plagued by the difficulty in attracting younger talent. Companies and fleets have tried everything, from higher pay […]
The technician shortage is still a major problem. How the future of electric trucks will either mitigate or complicate this issue is something fleets need to think about. Back in August, I wrote an IdeaXchange blog that discussed how companies should work on recruiting technicians in today’s labor market. That […]
When COVID-19 exploded, shortages were an everyday discussion, but the hope that shortages would be short-term isn’t panning out, especially when it comes to semiconductors…and that’s bad news for the trucking industry. Earlier this year, I wrote a blog on how the “just-in-time” inventory formula failed to consider the impact […]
Safety should always be a primary focus for the commercial trucking industry and for the vast majority, that is true. The cost of not taking safety seriously enough is way too high…and impacting all of us. I’ve written several blogs on safety…vehicle safety, driver safety, safety technology, etc. We all […]