Simplifying asset specifications by narrowing the number of chassis, bodies, equipment, and other major upfit components in your fleet will reduce asset diversity and minimize many of the problems created by a diverse asset base.
The shift in major volume from B2B to B2C deliveries, record e-commerce volume, transport of the coronavirus vaccine, vehicle production capacity, and chassis supply will be factors affecting parcel delivery fleets in 2021, says Chad Heminover, president, Shyft Fleet Vehicles & Services.
Several of last year’s 2020 Fleet Visionaries detailed during a virtual webinar where their fleets have seen recent success, touching on the themes of sustainability, effective vehicle cycling, maintenance, and safety.
This year’s Emerging Leaders demonstrate how a focus on consistent processes makes a difference, from the shop to the corner office.
Using telematics as a driver coaching tool can improve driver performance, boosting fleet fuel economy and reducing idling. It can also improve safety.
Karyna Zarate, CAFM, fleet manager for Jacobs believes that fleet is unique in that the personal and professional benefits gained through experience in the industry can be applicable to more than just fleet itself.
Casey Smith plans to use data and technology to make the best, most cost-effective decisions for the City of San Diego fleet.
Extending replacement parameters is often counterproductive to the intended goal. Longer service lives increases unscheduled maintenance with longer downtime and increases the number of units operating outside of warranty.
Next year, small fleets will face increased order-to-delivery times, supply and product availability issues, and rising costs. What can you do to prepare?
Where does Knorr-Bremse, the parent company of Bendix, fit in on the path to future trucks, as trends drive further toward advanced safety systems, electrified vehicles, and autonomous technology?
The E-Transit is available in eight body-style configurations, including cargo van, chassis cab, and cutaway versions, with three roof heights and three body lengths. The E-Transit cargo area is the same as the current gasoline-powered Transit van.
Scott Yeomans discusses how his fleet has used technology to operate more resourcefully.
Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Enterprise Fleet Management vehicle portfolio has grown and it is bigger today than it was pre-pandemic. The forecast for 2021 is positive as its forward-order volume remains robust.
The proliferation of telematics, the trend to universal vehicle connectivity, fleet’s interconnection with the Internet of Things, and the emergence of smart cities will create a real-time avalanche of actionable fleet-related data.
When your fleet is spread out across the map, receiving up-to-date vehicle, driver and asset information can be difficult. Fleet telematics help businesses keep better track of their vehicles and associated assets.
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