Why is it that we often take for granted the great things in our own backyards? I live within an hour’s train ride of some of the most visited attractions in the world—The Art Institute of Chicago, Navy Pier, the Magnificent Mile—yet I rarely visit them, unless an out-of-town guest […]
When new trucks are delivered from the manufacturer, you would expect everything would be working to its optimum performance. Not so fast. Our industry is only too familiar with the tight margins we all operate under, so getting the best performance out of our vehicles, parts, and components is absolutely […]
A new AmeriQuest white paper details how taking a digital approach to procurement can bring dark purchasing into the light. Companies know that managing spend and controlling working capital are vital steps on the road to growth, yet many are unable to achieve company goals due to ineffective and problematic […]
The HOS mandate is supposed to help reduce the problem of fatigued driving but although the FMCSA can mandate the hours one can drive, they can’t mandate drivers to not feel tired. There’s no question that driver fatigue is a major issue of concern, not just for the trucking industry […]
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 […]