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 […]
Wearable technology, like the Fitbit and iWatch, let wearers monitor their health, but technology can’t make people change their behavior. From self-driving cars and trucks to watches that monitor a wearer’s heartrate to phones that alarm your house and car while you’re away, we’re experiencing technology in every aspect of […]
Have you ever had this experience? You‘re at a dinner party with friends who you have known for many years. The conversation takes a turn, and you realize with great surprise that this person (maybe your spouse), who you thought you knew absolutely everything about, is telling a story you’ve never heard. You […]
The annual CVSA inspection is still a couple of months away, but it’s never too early to check out your fleet’s status. For thirty years, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance has conducted a once-a-year inspection blitz for commercial vehicles. The Roadcheck’s purpose is to have CVSA-certified inspectors use this time […]