In June, I had the great privilege to travel to Abilene. I realize that traveling to Abilene might not initially sound like a great privilege, but it was an exceptional trip. Three generations of Corleys from C&W NationaLease were hosting several of our members for three days of tours, events, […]
We know how difficult it is to get people to put down their phones and other digital devices. But what are the physical and psychological effects that may result from this new form of addiction? Last week, I wrote an IdeaXchange blog, “Confronting your digital addiction.” The stats were definitely […]
Although not every industry’s employee shortage is as concerning as those facing the trucking industry, there are still issues that all businesses face. It’s hard to keep count of how many blogs and articles we’ve written and read regarding the truck driver and diesel technician shortage. And there’s no doubt […]
There was a time when salary, bonus, and benefits would be enough, but for millennials, corporate culture and social responsibility play a major role in whether or not they accept an offer. With unemployment at a very low level, companies need to do everything they can to hire the best […]
Getting from “here” to “there” has never been more challenging for those tasked with delivering freight. Logistics is key to optimizing those deliveries. It should come as no surprise to anyone within the trucking industry that, between traffic bottlenecks, a lack of parking spaces, overcrowded distribution centers, and regulations, it […]
Every time someone in your company comes in contact with an existing or prospective customer, they have the opportunity to sell…or to kill a sale…without even realizing they are doing so. Imagine this scenario: You own a car dealership and a potential customer comes in looking for a car. However, […]
The driver and technician shortage are certainly problematic, but there are other issues if a substantial portion of your shipping occurs in the nation’s (or the world’s) cities. There are so many changes that continue to take place in the world of commerce, it may seem almost impossible to keep […]
Without meaning to, you can let the bad guys into your company’s data with a single click. In a recent IdeaXchange blog, Jane Clark, Vice President of Member Services for NationaLease, cited a cybersecurity expert who spoke at this year’s Corcentric Symposium. As Eric O’Neill, spy catcher and former FBI […]
This is the first CVSA International Roadcheck since the ELD mandate took full effect. What will that mean? In less than one week, the 2018 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck will take place across the US and Canada. Although this annual event has taken place over a number of […]