The more things change, the more they stay the same, which unfortunately is not good news for the trucking industry when it comes to talent. But there are things your company can do to mitigate the risks. Last week, an article in FleetOwner discussed how COVID-19 has exacerbated the longstanding […]
The challenges of a global economy were creating pressure on many businesses long before the COVID-19 pandemic arrived. Eventually the pandemic will come under control: however, the competitive challenges created in a global economy will remain an issue that businesses have to face for the long term. This translates to […]
Bad actors are constantly trying to attack companies by hacking into their systems. The increase in remote working has increased those attempts. I recently wrote an IdeaXchange blog on why cybersecurity needed to be a year-round priority for businesses of all kinds and all sizes. The advent of the COVID-19 […]
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 […]
The bad news: COVID-19 is forcing fleets to re-asses every aspect of their business. The good news: COVID-19 is forcing fleets to re-asses every aspect of their business. Last month, TruckingInfo published an article discussing how fleets are looking at various ways to run leaner in order to survive this […]
Every business knows that good customer service matters, but are you paying close enough attention to the service your customer experiences? Successful businesses understand that in today’s competitive business environment, a customer-centric philosophy is the most important step towards that success. That means every aspect of the organization looks at […]
COVID-19 has changed the way we purchase goods…what will that mean for one of the trucking industry’s biggest problems, the driver shortage? I recently wrote an IdeaXchange blog that discussed how e-commerce is changing the way fleets choose their equipment based on load size and distance. The e-commerce trend began […]
At NationaLease, our members and customers have always valued the job their technicians perform. Now there’s a special week for them. All I can say is, it’s about time. Although the driver shortage seems to take up the most editorial space for the trucking industry, a shortage of technicians also […]
Floods in the South…fires in the West…and a global pandemic! And we haven’t even gotten to the worst of hurricane season. No wonder businesses are reeling. There has rarely been such a confluence of disasters as exists today. An article in FleetOwner covers the wildfires in the West, where the […]