Telematics has the unique attribute of giving government procurement officers tangible ROI among their vehicle fleets, an advantage that can’t be overstated when using taxpayer dollars.
This regular column is designed to provide a platform for fleet managers to let their voices be heard to their peers and other fleet professionals.
During the pre-pandemic period, 2020 OTD became extended due to a GM strike and strong order demand. The onset of the pandemic nearly halted OTD by idling non-essential fleets and closure of all OEM assembly plants.
Upfitters experienced a whipsaw effect of robust fleet orders straining their pre-pandemic production capacity and within the space of a month were struggling with chassis shortages due to the suspension of vehicle production.
During the 2020 model-year, the fleet industry did not experience significant railcar-related issues as seen in past model-years. However, fleets did report transportation issues with car haulers and last-mile deliveries to the dealers.
The best time to prepare winter equipment is before you’ll need it. Here are pre-season tips to keep your equipment on the road and out of the shop.
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