We are well aware of the challenges the industry is facing…and the opportunities that are waiting to be captured. Here are NationaLease’s goals for 2022. Right before we left for the holidays, I wrote a blog on how the industry was coping with the disruptions of 2021 and the challenges […]
Dean Vicha
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After nearly three decades in the trucking and transportation industry, I thought I had seen everything. Was I ever wrong! At the end of each year, I look back to make an assessment on what occurred in the trucking industry. This past year needs only one word…DISRUPTION! That disruption, triggered […]
I doubt very many of us are unhappy to see 2020 in the rear-view mirror, but what does 2021 hold for the industry? If there’s anything positive that can be said for the past year, it is how it has illustrated the vital role trucking plays in people’s lives. COVID […]
March 16, 2020 Dear NationaLease Member, I wanted to update you personally on the steps we are taking in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. We are continuously monitoring the current status of the virus and are following all guidance issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and […]
In so many ways, 2019 has been a memorable and successful year for NationaLease. But as our customers and our members know, we’re always looking to the future for greater success for all. Every year offers an opportunity to look back and assess the challenges, opportunities, and successes throughout that […]
To be sure, 2018 was a great year for NationaLease and the industry in general, and we certainly hope that growth continues. However, certain problems and issues persist. There still is an alarming shortage of drivers and technicians and that is likely to continue. The ELD mandate and HOS regulation […]
From tax reform to new truck technology to improved analytics, the industry is experiencing big changes and what will hopefully be a great year for business. I am always reluctant to make predictions. I don’t have a crystal ball and things can change at any time based on incidents that […]
The American Society of Civil Engineers once again gives the US infrastructure a grade of D+. When will we see improvement? If there is one thing you can be sure of, it’s that not fixing a problem doesn’t make that problem go away; That’s the case with our ongoing, national […]
Fleet leasing and maintenance outsourcing continues to increase as companies direct a laser-like focus on growing their core business. If you look at the trucking trends for 2017 and beyond, the main ones remain consistent with the last couple of years: Increasing truck technology (which also means more expensive vehicles) […]