Jim Parham and Lana Batts contributed to the feature article on leadership challenges in the industry.
Lana Batts in part said “There are a lot of executives who are ready to retire… That’s one reason that we’re seeing more merger and acquisition activity.”
Jim Parham noted “Kids go to school and come back and say it’s not for me.” And “while many companies have abandoned training programs…there are a few carriers, such as Schneider and J.B. Hunt Transport Services, that have a long history of developing managers…”
Read the full article here www.ttnews.com/articles/fleets-transitioning-new-management-industry-prepares-road-ahead