Not Your Average Joe
Capping a stellar career, Joe LaRosa is retiring April 1st. He and Judy, his wife of 37 years, are excited about enjoying more time with their four children and two grandchildren.
I don’t recall the first time I met Joe, but I’ll never forget him. Joe personifies the kind heart of the fleet industry -- always willing to counsel newcomers and to lend his time and expertise to our fleet associations.
FMW has interviewed him a number of times over the years. In our recent interview, Joe offers insight into the challenges fleet professionals are facing in a dramatically changing industry.
Elegantly describing the unique character of the fleet community, Joe says, “The fleet industry and the people involved have the utmost respect for one another and enjoyment in each other’s successes in and out of the business.”
Janice Sutton
Editor in Chief
Cargo Management Solutions That Make Good Business Sense
Adrian Steel Company custom designs and manufactures cargo management solutions for commercial vehicles in a way that optimizes clients’ goals and objectives - and that makes great business sense.
Economic and Environmental Benefits – Without Compromise
ROUSH CleanTech does powertrain engineering for a host of OEMs, and one of their key areas of focus is making class 4 through 7 vehicles able to run on propane or natural gas, with potentially significant savings - of up to $4,000 to $10,000 annually per vehicle. All while burning 90% cleaner than the EPA standard.
NAFA’s 2019 Institute & Expo Brings Future Insights with Keynote Presentations
NAFA's all-new Institute & Expo (I&E), taking place April 15-17, will feature two dynamic presentations from Chris Riddell and Lukas Neckermann that will bring the future into focus for all attendees.
On Monday, April 15, Chris Riddell, an award-winning global futurist and industry-recognized keynote speaker on the future of humanity and digital, presents a glimpse into what's ahead for us all, both behind the wheel and out in the world.
On Wednesday, April 17, mobility expert Lukas Neckermann, Managing Director at Neckermann Strategic Advisors, kicks off a full day devoted to the new frontier of transportation. The next decade promises to be one of the most innovative and tumultuous ever seen for drivers, what they drive, and if they drive at all. Every organization that relies on transportation will be affected by the paradigm shift, and the time for fleet professionals to make crucial decisions is now.
Is Brexit to Blame For Driving Carmakers Out of Europe?
The uncertainty surrounding Britain’s departure from the European Union has made it difficult for companies to plan ahead, with several automakers saying they will close their factories temporarily in Britain in order to adjust to the disruptions that could arise.
More than half of the components in cars come from the EU, delivered by trucks that could face substantial delays if they must go through customs checkpoints.
“Companies around the world are having to re-evaluate their positions,” said Peter Wells, professor at the Center for Automotive Industry Research.
Read the article at The New York Times.
