Gaining control over tail spend also means you gain control over your company’s working capital and get a view to future profitability. This blog first appeared on the Corcentric website. The internet and globalization have made today’s business environment more competitive than ever before. Increasing an organization’s revenues is not […]
Technology doesn’t take a break so get ready for the Class 8 electric truck. Disruption is everywhere, in every industry, and trucking is no exception. First, we saw the advent of the natural gas-powered Class 8 truck. Once considered to be primarily used by cities for busses, garbage trucks, and […]
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, […]