Originally appeared in FleetOwner. In today’s interconnected economy, partnering with third-party vendors isn’t optional; it’s essential. From IT providers and cloud platforms to logistics partners and payment processors, outside vendors keep businesses running efficiently. But this reliance comes with risk. According to the 2025 SecurityScorecard Global Third-Party Breach report, at least […]
Originally appeared in Commercial Carrier Journal. Given the recent AWS and Cloudflare outages, coupled with the rise in AI-driven cargo theft, it’s no small wonder why fleets are paying more attention to their dependance on technology for day-to-day operations. In transportation and logistics, nearly every process relies on technology, so when […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. For decades, the trucking industry had a reputation as a technology laggard. That era is over. Today, technology is no longer optional; it’s a business necessity. Fleets that fail to embrace digital transformation risk falling behind competitors that are faster, safer, and more profitable. Digital technology […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. It’s no secret that our industry continues to wrestle with persistent labor shortages. From drivers and technicians to logistics, finance, and nearly every function in between, finding and keeping qualified people has become one of the most pressing challenges businesses face today. Building a strong team […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. Digital technology has transformed logistics, giving shippers and carriers unprecedented speed, efficiency, and visibility into cargo movements. But that same technology has created new vulnerabilities. A 2025 cargo theft report from the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) reveals just how costly those vulnerabilities have become: Cargo theft now […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. America relies on the trucking industry to keep shelves stocked and commerce moving. But behind the scenes, motor carriers and their insurers are fighting for survival against an escalating threat: lawsuit abuse and the surge of nuclear verdicts reshaping the legal landscape. Excessive litigation and runaway […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. A little over three years ago, I wrote a NationaLease blog about the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, a bipartisan effort that promised to address the chronic shortage of legal parking for commercial trucks. At the time, there was optimism that this legislation would finally bring relief to drivers […]
Originally appeared in FleetOwner. The future of fleet and maintenance leadership is closer than you think. These managers are the glue that holds your operation together. A great manager can make the difference between retaining skilled technicians and watching them walk out the door. Fleet and maintenance managers play a […]