Patrick Gaskins

2020 was quite a year, and much of the talk surrounding the events center on COVID-19. That said, even with all of the heartache, there were some bright spots that need to be celebrated. Let’s start with the fact that... read more

January 2021

Mitchell “Mitch” Hewitt has joined Corcentric as vice president of Sales for the Great Lakes Region for Capital Equipment Solutions. read more

DEC 6, 2019 - 6:35 am

Patrick Gaskins

The first step in developing a long-term equipment financing strategy is to identify all of the fixed and variable costs associated with operating your current fleet. In other words, what is your current total cost of operation? A spend analysis... read more

October 2019

Rob Hoysgaard joined Corcentric Capital Equipment Solutions as vice president of Sales for the Northeast region. read more

OCT 16, 2019 - 7:00 am

Patrick Gaskins

In a rapidly changing market where we see wild swings in financial markets, the political landscape changing worldwide, oil production through the roof and the U.S. Federal Reserve increasing interest rates, how should we adjust our asset financing structures to... read more

January 2019

Patrick Gaskins

There is no arguing that the pace at which change is occurring is quicker than it has ever been before. It used to be that when new technology was introduced it was on the market for some time before it... read more

October 2018

Patrick Gaskins

The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) recently identified the Top 10 equipment acquisition trends for 2018. I’d like to add my comments to some of what they said. According to the ELFA, tax reform will help unleash pent-up demand... read more

March 2018

Patrick Gaskins

As we kick off the New Year, we are faced with sweeping changes in both the tax system and equipment technology. If you have not already evaluated how these changes will affect your business, now is the time to do... read more

January 2018

Patrick Gaskins

When you think about putting together a finance structure that accommodates changes in the economy, there are a number of factors you need to take into consideration. Those include asset cost, equipment specification trends, used asset values, inflation, changes in... read more

September 2017

Patrick Gaskins

Considering the rapid pace of technology in our industry, replacing an asset based on gut feel or even historic patterns is no longer an efficient strategy. Equipment purchasers operating on the principle of inertia are deluding themselves if they are... read more

June 2017

Patrick Gaskins

Election season shines the spotlight on a wide variety of issues as both parties lay out their platforms on everything from jobs and voting rights to education and national security. They also take positions on infrastructure and transportation, which is... read more

September 2016

Patrick Gaskins

For businesses needing to make investments in new assets, a flexible long-term planned approach will help ensure that the best, most cost-effective decisions are made every time. The first step in any financial plan covering asset purchases is to determine... read more

June 2016

Robert Upton joined AmeriQuest Business Services as vice president of Financial Services within AmeriQuest Transportation Services. read more

MAY 5, 2016 - 8:02 am

Patrick Gaskins has been promoted to group vice president, Financial Services, for AmeriQuest Transportation Services. Gaskins joined AmeriQuest’s Financial Services division in 2010 as VP. read more

NOV 11, 2014 - 7:05 am

Patrick Gaskins

Although the transportation trade media has been reporting for months that trucking capacity is nearly maxed out, a recent survey by CK Commercial Vehicle Research (CKCVR) confirms it. Current fleet utilization rates indicate there is little capacity for new freight,... read more

Sep 2014