La Boit’s Family Legacy Takes Center Stage in Jeff Blais’ New Book Vehicles of Change

The book honors La Boit's founders and gives buyers a manufacturer's-eye view of what mobile clinics require.

September 18, 2026

COLUMBUS, OH -- La Boit Specialty Vehicles CEO Jeff Blais' book, Vehicles of Change: How the Automotive Industry Is Redefining Transportation in Medicine and Rural Health Administration, has achieved Amazon bestseller status and has been featured in New York Times Square. According to Forbes, less than 2% of published books achieve Amazon bestseller status.

Drawing on Blais's 27 years at La Boit, the book offers the manufacturer's perspective on mobile clinics. It explores the decisions behind mobile medical, dental, veterinary, and blood-collection units and gives readers practical insight into what these specialized workspaces require.

"Seeing Vehicles of Change become an Amazon bestseller was a proud moment for me," said Blais.

A Family Story at the Center

The book traces La Boit's roots to Blais's father, Gil, whose work around equine veterinarians helped him see the need for better ways to organize and transport their equipment. Early products included small boxes and carrying solutions, which grew into larger vehicle-based systems and, eventually, complete mobile clinics. Gil Blais founded the company in 1981.

The book also recognizes the contribution of Blais's mother, who sold her retail business to help get La Boit started and supported its growth alongside her husband.

"It mattered to me that this book gave my father credit for his vision and recognized my mother's role in building La Boit," said Blais.

The book's appearance in New York Times Square created a visible celebration of that family story.

"Seeing my book featured in New York Times Square was a chance to celebrate La Boit and the family story behind it," Blais said.

What Readers Will Learn

Vehicles of Change covers the evolution of La Boit's products, the realities of manufacturing custom mobile clinics, and the questions prospective buyers should ask. It also discusses manufacturing precision, how to evaluate new and used mobile clinics, and why visiting manufacturers before a purchase matters.

Readers gain a clearer picture of the planning behind a custom unit, from understanding the professionals who will use it to considering equipment, layout, operating conditions, and support after delivery. The book also highlights what distinguishes La Boit's approach to manufacturing and customer support.

"After 27 years at La Boit, there's a lot I take for granted about mobile clinics," Blais said.

Blais wanted the finished book to reflect his own voice and the way La Boit works.

"I wanted a book that sounded like me and reflected how we actually work at La Boit," he said.

The book gives Blais a resource to share with organizations exploring how mobile services might fit their work.

"It gives me a way to explain our approach and help buyers ask better questions before making a major investment," said Blais.

About the Collaboration

Blais developed the book with Nitin Kartik of Caribou Strategic, which helps CEOs turn their professional experience into published books.

"Nitin and Caribou Strategic helped me take what I know from years in this business and turn it into a published book with something useful to say," Blais said.

Vehicles of Change is available on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HJMZYDT1).

ABOUT LA BOIT SPECIALTY VEHICLES

La Boit Specialty Vehicles builds custom mobile units for medical, dental, veterinary, blood-collection, and other professional applications. Founded by Gil Blais in 1981, the company grew from practical equipment solutions for equine veterinarians into a manufacturer of complete mobile clinics. Its mission is to help professionals confidently deliver a higher level of service to their local markets by providing high-quality custom mobile units. Learn more at https://www.laboit.com.