Tom Fleming, founder, chairman and CEO of Aim Transportation Solutions, has been named to the 2025 Top Most Loved CEOs list, marking the second consecutive year he has earned this honor. The recognition highlights Tom’s ongoing commitment to building a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to excel.
As 2026 approaches, fleet operators are facing one of the most complex transportation environments in recent years. Equipment costs remain high, regulations continue to tighten, technicians are in short supply, and maintenance demands are rising with every new model year. Many fleets are reevaluating how they manage assets, control costs, and maintain reliable uptime.
The entrepreneurial energy in the Mahoning Valley was on full display at this year’s YBI Shark Tank event, held earlier this month at Mr. Anthony’s. As one of the region’s most anticipated innovation and business showcases, the event brought together community leaders, investors, and emerging entrepreneurs — and once again, Aim was proud to play an active role in supporting it.
With the transportation industry facing rising costs, equipment shortages, and market uncertainty, many companies are rethinking how they manage their fleets heading into 2026. For some, that means extending the life of their current equipment and maximizing return on investment. For others, it means finding new ways to reduce overhead, increase uptime, and focus more on their core business.
For the past three and a half years, Anthony Cox has been an essential part of the Aim family, working as a diesel mechanic out of Indianapolis, IN. His knowledge and dedication have made him a trusted expert in the shop, but what really sets him apart is his willingness to help wherever he’s needed. As a mobile technician, Anthony often travels to other Aim locations across the country to lend a hand, share his expertise, and support his fellow technicians.
Aim Transportation Solutions kicked off its Annual Maintenance Meeting on October 15, bringing together maintenance leaders and key personnel from across the company, along with valued OEM partners. This year’s theme, Aimtoberfest, set a festive tone—celebrating teamwork, craftsmanship and the shared pride we take in keeping our customers moving.

Aim Transportation Solutions, a family-owned and -operated leader in commercial fleet services, celebrated the grand opening of its new truck and trailer maintenance, leasing, and rental facility in East Columbus, OH. The event featured a ribbon cutting with the Columbus Chamber of Commerce, a community luncheon, and a diesel mechanic hiring event, highlighting Aim’s continued growth and commitment to supporting businesses across Central Ohio.
Safety is always top of mind in the trucking industry. Yet, as a recent FleetOwner article highlights, even fleets with a strong safety culture can struggle to turn values into consistent, real-world behavior. The challenge extends beyond drivers — technicians, shop staff, and fleet managers all play a role in keeping trucks safe and operations running smoothly.
At Aim Transportation Solutions, we help fleets close this gap through safety programs that promote safe behavior, reinforce best practices, and help reduce risk from the cab to the shop.
When it comes to running a successful fleet, timing is everything. One of the biggest challenges many companies face today is knowing when and how to modernize their fleet. Holding onto older trucks may seem like the more affordable choice, but the longer fleets wait to upgrade, the higher the hidden costs become. This phenomenon, often called the “hesitation tax,” refers to the mounting expenses that come with delaying fleet modernization. From unpredictable repair bills to safety risks and lost productivity, the hesitation tax can quickly erode a company’s bottom line. At Aim Transportation Solutions, we see firsthand how hesitation impacts businesses, and more importantly, how the right strategy can help fleets avoid it altogether.
The diesel technician shortage continues to worsen in 2025, according to new research released by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI). The study found that more than 65% of shops are understaffed, and nearly one in five technician positions remain unfilled, creating major challenges for fleets that rely on consistent, reliable maintenance.