It’s fun to guess at what the next fad or trend might be in commercial vehicles, just like it is to ponder what General Motors might do with the next Corvette, but there is a telling way to look at the commercial vehicle industry. Not “what are manufacturers going to...
One of the biggest challenges for any company is keeping commercial vehicles operating at peak efficiency, but many times, smaller companies and especially individual contractors must use personal vehicles to get the job done. This can create problems when a...
It’s no secret that extremes in temperature cause trouble for internal combustion engines. When the mercury drops, diesel fuel gels and when the thermometer hits triple digits, gasoline vaporizes. Either one can cause catastrophe, and both are well documented by...
Cold, snowy, windy conditions are the norm this time of year and while we all look forward to the stray Chinook, if you work in the trades or out of a vehicle, it’s a sure bet that you’ll deal with severe weather sooner rather than later. The biggest threat, despite...
A few weeks ago, we did a feature on mobile workstations and remote offices for white collar and professional industries. More and more, we’re seeing the trend of auditors for accounting firms, part-time CFOs, literally dozens of other professional service providers...
One of the biggest trends in business today is the so-called “gig” economy. Whether it’s Uber, contracted CFO services, or even mobile car detailing, there is a palpable shift in how traditional businesses handle tasks and how contractors work. At the same time,...
