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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherFebruary 14, 2018

The Importance of Positivity

We live in a world where we can tell anyone exactly what we think about anything with a few keystrokes. Why is it, then, that the majority of the feedback is negative? Why do people feel so much more apt to complain than praise? And, what does this have to do with fleet management?

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherJanuary 29, 2018

Instilling a Culture of Safe Drivers

While technology can make a big impact on accident reduction, I believe one of the best ways to make progress toward the elimination of injuries and fatalities on the road is by creating a culture of safe drivers.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherJanuary 8, 2018

What Makes Fleet Management so Special

What is it about fleet and fleet management that engages so many of us? What keeps us around for decades, regardless of the ups and downs? And still entices new entrants?

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherDecember 8, 2017

How to Stay Productive Over the Holidays

If you are like most people, staying productive around the holidays can be very difficult with more than usual on your mind. Here are a few ideas to help you remain productive during the holidays.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherNovember 2, 2017

How to Stay Motivated

For many, it’s easy to feel a sense of motivation at the start of a new year, but as the year progresses it can be tough to stay motivated, especially if you are feeling behind on your goals or feeling burned out in your day-to-day grind. Here are seven ways to help you stay motivated.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherOctober 11, 2017

Check Up on Your Annual Goals

As we move toward the end of the year (already!), it’s a great time to take a moment and reflect. Earlier this year, we spoke about turning your resolutions into goals, and how to apply the concept of “resolutions” into a work-related goal.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherSeptember 13, 2017

Pros and Cons of Truck Platooning

The concept of truck platooning is coming over to the United States. With roots in Europe, modern truck platooning is the ability to electronically group trucks, or other vehicles, to travel down the road. Platooning can decrease the space between vehicles and can help increase overall road capacity.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherAugust 16, 2017

Impact of Healthy Drivers on Your Operation

Health and productivity can go hand-in-hand. Think about it: the better you feel, the more you accomplish. We often talk about the health of our trucks, their lifecycle, maintenance needs, and costs. But, the health of the driver population is especially important.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherJuly 14, 2017

When a Supplier Goes Under

What happens when your supplier goes out of business? How does this impact your current business operations? What happens if something breaks, needs maintenance, or you have questions?

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherJune 12, 2017

The Benefits of an Automaker Test Drive

From time to time, fleet managers may receive the opportunity to attend an automaker test drive event. Should you be one of the lucky chosen, your excitement may give way to trepidation as you realize that test driving a vehicle for fleet use can be quite different that test driving a car or truck for personal use.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherMay 5, 2017

Drones in Truck Fleets: Beyond Package Delivery

In today’s digital age, technology is developing at a break-neck pace and fleet management is often the recipient and early adopter of many of the new options available. One of the more newsworthy pieces of modern technology has been the “drone.” Their use in fleet may offer several possibilities.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherApril 18, 2017

‘It Doesn’t Apply to Me’

Have you ever had a conversation with a coworker, driver, or vendor, and replied to an inquiry with “Well, it doesn’t apply to me,” and left the conversation at that? Do you have help at fleet handling specific parts of your operation, such as fuel, compliance, or leasing?

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