The 2017 NationaLease Maintenance Managers Meeting began Wednesday, May 10, with the 7th annual NationaLease Tech Challenge, hosted by Michelin and TCi Tire Centers. Nine of our best technicians competed in a hands-on competition, which started with a 100 multiple-choice question exam back in March. These nine were the leading techs in […]
Taking advantage of both the proximity to Mexico and the recent Cinco de Mayo celebration, Jane Clark opened the 2017 NationaLease Maintenance Managers Meeting on Thursday, May 11, with a big “Bienvenidos!” before turning it over to this year’s meeting chair, Troy Simmons, Service Support Manager for TEC Leasing, a […]
Companies are sitting on a treasure trove of information when it comes to their fleet’s operating costs, but knowing which data to rely on is the key to making the right decisions. Today’s trucks supply lots of information through their sensors; however, if you’re using your trucks’ sensor data simply […]
Competition often brings out the best in people. You might want to think about trying it with your technicians. There are many ways to encourage your technicians to improve their performance. Jane Clark, Vice President of Member Services, in a recent IdeaXchange blog notes that setting up competitions could be […]
It may be hard to imagine a world without paper checks, but more and more companies are turning to automated digital payment solutions in order to drive cost reductions and optimize working capital Last week, an article in Transport Topics stated that paper checks as invoice payments are still common […]
Fleets and owner-operators are hoping for an exemption from the ELD mandate for fleets and owner-operators who need short-term rentals. In March, Victoria Kresge, Vice President of Dedicated Services for NationaLease, posted a blog on the ELD mandate and who has responsibility for the technology for leased vehicles and short-term […]
How will the internet of things (IoT) and machine-to-machine interoperability impact two major trucking industry woes…driver shortage and fuel costs? Last week I posted a blog discussing how our industry has been and will continue to be impacted by the internet of things (IoT). For the immediate future, what could […]
Every business strives for success but resting on its laurels can spell real trouble in today’s fast-moving business environment. First, let me make clear that success is fine and something each company should evaluate and strive for. It’s what you do once you achieve success that makes a difference. In […]
Communication and connectivity are terms rooted in person-to-person relationships but the Internet of Things (IoT) has shifted that to a device-to-device and machine-to-machine relationship. In 2002, Forbes magazine published an article entitled “The Internet of Things,” which talked about a “standardized way for computers to understand the world.” Although discussions […]