Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. It seems like every day there’s a new use for artificial intelligence. With all the excitement and interest in what AI can do for fleets, it’s hardly surprising that companies are eager to implement these tools to improve efficiency, oversight, and responsiveness. From route optimization to […]
The trucking industry is no stranger to riding the regulation rollercoaster. From changing administrations to shifting public priorities, numerous factors weigh on this proverbial pendulum, causing it to swing one way and another, forcing businesses to continuously adapt to stay competitive. And though 2025 has certainly been a year […]
To say uncertainty has defined 2025 so far would be an understatement. From government action on tariffs to changing regulations and enforcement, it’s understandable that businesses across the country are pausing major decisions and waiting to see how things develop. But that collective pause begets more uncertainty, more hesitation, and […]
In just a few weeks, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) will be hosting their annual Brake Safety Week, scheduled for the week of August 24-30, 2025. During this time, law enforcement in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico will be conducting inspections and collecting data on brake-related violations to […]
At the beginning of 2024, I shared my thoughts on where I felt the industry was headed. Now that we’re a little more than halfway through 2025, I wanted to reflect on where we’ve been this year and where I think we’re headed as we approach 2026. — I was […]
Last year, I posted a blog about the many challenges our industry was facing. As we welcome a new year, some of those challenges have grown less pressing…others have increased in intensity. This blog will look at how things have changed (or haven’t) and how the industry should move forward. […]
Earlier this year, an article in Forbes detailed the many challenges that the fleet industry faces. The article noted that the American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) annual survey showed that the state of the economy was the fifth highest concern for the industry. As the article stated at the time, […]
It may have felt like spring throughout most of October and November; however, just over the past week or two, winter has roared into parts of the country with blinding snowstorms. That’s why this is certainly the appropriate time to discuss, once again, the top tips to winterize your fleet. […]