Technology is advancing at a pace that is absolutely dizzying and businesses and industries are finding it difficult to keep up. Those in the trucking industry are well aware of the many technologies taking place in the transportation world: ELDs, GPS, collision mitigation technology, to name a few. There is […]
It’s been a really rough year for natural disasters…and it may not be over. But NationaLease members have proven their commitment to helping out communities affected by the storms. There’s no question that 2017 has been a devastating year for natural disasters, especially hurricanes. Harvey, Irma, and Maria have wreaked […]
Depending on where your business is located, Mother Nature can have a profound effect on your operations. When disaster strikes, recovery depends upon planning ahead. In a little over a month, the U.S. and its territories have faced three highly destructive hurricanes. The path of destruction and disruption that we’ve […]
When deliveries are made during off-peak hours, everyone benefits…fleets, drivers, shippers, and the public at large. Every company is trying to find greater efficiencies in every aspect of their business and that includes in their transportation function. Long wait times at delivery points, truck idling, and traffic congestion can be […]
What was once science fiction has become reality when it comes to wearable technology; but what is the actual cost when it comes to privacy? Technology is progressing at a pace few of us could have envisioned as recently as a decade ago and that is especially true when it […]
The setting couldn’t have been more spectacular, as NationaLease hosted their 73rd Annual Meeting on Coronado Island at the Hotel Del Coronado. Jane Clark, Vice President of Member Services for NationaLease welcomed the large crowd and introduced the theme of this year’s meeting, Changes and Challenges: How Technology is Reshaping […]
When drivers go the extra mile, NationaLease wants to make sure we acknowledge them. Although new truck technology may provide the shiny new objects that fascinate all of us in the industry, the reality is we wouldn’t have an industry without good drivers; those who are responsible, diligent, dedicated, and […]
Joe Puff’s latest blog in a series on tire selection and maintenance covers the importance of tire casing management programs. The longer life you can get out of your tires, without ever compromising safety, depends on tire selection and your fleet’s maintenance practices. And that includes having a robust tire […]
Next month, Operation Safe Driver Week will take place, but the goals of this event should be a 52-weeks-a-year endeavor for all fleets. “Last year, law enforcement officers issued approximately 21,000 warnings and citations. Nearly 12,000 of those citations were given to drivers of commercial vehicles.” These troubling stats were […]