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 […]
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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 […]
TMC’s new VMRS Code Key 24 lets fleet and truck owners know exactly the status of each repair for an in-the-shop vehicle. You need every vehicle in your fleet to be in the best condition possible and, when maintenance or repairs are needed, you need to know how soon that […]
NationaLease held its 2017 Spring Business Meeting in conjunction with TRALA on April 3-4 at the Hyatt Coconut Point in Bonita Springs. Jane Clark, Vice President of Member Services, NationaLease, started the meeting by welcoming everyone and introducing Dean Vicha, President, NationaLease. Dean shared a preview of the topics and […]
What’s the downside to immediate gratification? A lack of appreciation and the loss of anticipation. Normally, my blogs center around issues facing the trucking and truck leasing industry and, to some extent, today’s blog continues to do so, but only peripherally. Philosophical musing isn’t normally my milieu but a February […]