June can be a glorious month in the Midwest. After the typical frigid winter and soggy spring, Midwesterners burst out of their hibernation at the first sign of sunshine. I took advantage of the lovely weather and my upcoming visit in Northern Wisconsin to drive up early and spend the weekend […]
New advances in truck technology are definitely designed to make the roads safer for all drivers, but companies still need to worry about cost. A July article on Truckinginfo.com discussed the benefits of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) systems as well as the barriers to implementing them which were discussed […]
I started my May road trip from San Diego. I had been staying at the Loews Coronado Bay for the previous week as I attended the NationaLease Maintenance Managers Meeting, so it was a great opportunity for me to make the most of my proximity and visit our SoCal members. My […]
The latest Brake Safety Day blitz inspections had good results, but just “good” isn’t good enough when it comes to brake safety. In her recent IdeaXchnage blog, Jane Clark, Vice President of Member Services for NationaLease discussed the latest Brake Safety Day results. The good news: 79 percent of vehicles […]
It seems as though tires may be the laggard when it comes to adopting the latest truck technology…but not for long. Truck technology is advancing at a fast pace and the end is nowhere in sight. As of now, electronic components within today’s newer trucks “communicate” with fleet owners and […]
Why does New Jersey get such a bad rap? It’s often the punchline of jokes from late-night comedians, and just saying the words “New Jersey” can elicit a chuckle and an eye roll. Maybe because it lives almost literally in the shadow of the skyscrapers of Manhattan, or maybe because […]
No matter how careful you and your maintenance team are, accidents can still happen. Knowing what to do if they occur can help avoid maintenance provider liability. Businesses of every nature are always looking for ways to reduce risk: financial, regulatory, and physical. When it comes to fleets, the risk […]
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 […]