Fleets have been preparing their vehicles for the ELD Mandate which is to go into effect on December 18, 2017, but recent actions by members of Congress are causing confusion. Although there are still a wide range of questions and concerns regarding the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) HOS […]
No one would expect a service shop to pass the “white glove” test; that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be as orderly and clean as possible. The premise of this IdeaXchange blog, “Neatness counts in the shop,” by Jane Clark, Vice President of Member Services for NationaLease, may seem obvious; yet […]
Collecting and tracking holistic data is the key to buying what your business actually needs, when it needs it, and at the right terms. When it comes to capital equipment and direct spend purchases, companies, by and large, maintain significant control, keeping a close watch on inventory, pricing, and contract […]
NationaLease held its second annual Human Resources Summit on July 10-11 at the Gaylord Opryland in Nashville. Jane Clark, Vice President of Member Services for NationaLease, welcomed the attendees, then introduced this year’s meeting chairman, Steve Tyner, Vice President of Human Resources with Conway Beam NationaLease. Steve started the meeting […]
There’s a great deal you can learn from CSA roadside inspections data; how you use it can improve your maintenance and repair operations. Safety is at the core of the trucking industry, so finding ways to make our vehicles safer is something we should encourage, even if the information comes […]
Do you have the right assets in your fleet to answer the need for more efficient and faster last-mile delivery? Now is the time to re-assess your needs. This blog first appeared on the AmeriQuest Business Services website. Patterns are changing for buyers, manufacturers, and shippers. That translates into disruption […]
Other than fuel, as a cost category, replacement tires are a fleet’s largest operating expense, so anything you can do to lengthen the life of your tires can make a significant impact on your fleet’s bottom line. One of the things that will make a difference and improve the life […]
To ensure that you are getting optimal performance from your suppliers, especially in the area of indirect spend, your procurement department must consistently combat complacency in supplier relationships. When it comes to direct spend, procurement professionals typically know what they’re spending, down to the smallest item. Production of core products […]