When a driver reports being in an “accident,” it implies that no one is at fault. And if no one is at fault, it can’t be prevented. But the truth is that most crashes (a more apt term) are caused by specific driver actions or behaviors.
Because of the difficulties in sourcing vehicles and long lead times during the 2021 model-year, most commercial fleets say they will acquire more vehicles, but concerns linger about product availability.
Amid a wild west industry phase, the electric truck start-up is taking a measured, strategic approach to developing vehicles for the medium-duty fleet markets.
While the 3G sunset isn’t imminent, existing infrastructure isn’t guaranteed to last until the sunset date. Fleets using ELDs are particularly vulnerable if they don’t get ahead of this technological leap now.
President Paul Seger details how the annual event hosted by the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance will reunite hundreds of industry professionals and help steer industry actions and goals.
Obtaining phone records hinges on whether the phones are company owned and your state’s subpoena and consent laws. However, there are workarounds and best practices to help.
Answers to frequently asked questions about how fleets can help assets, components, technicians, and shops achieve peak performance.
Vehicle maintenance expenses declined in CY-2020 primarily due the COVID lockdowns, but are trending upward in 2021. The forecast for CY-2022 is for maintenance costs to further increase due to higher labor rates and tire expenses.
The Fleet Manager of the Year award recognizes a proficient fleet manager who has demonstrated special business acumen in developing and executing key management policies in all areas. The award is sponsored by Wheels, Inc. and the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA). The winner will be announced at the AFLA Annual Conference, held in San Antonio, Texas, on Oct. 4-6, 2021.
Driver costs, equipment costs, insurance costs, travel and food costs may have longer-term legs of reducing the purchasing power of your budget, says HDT's Contributing Economic Analyst Jeff Kauffman.
ICYMI: A roundup of trucking industry news from Plus, Kodiak Robotics, TuSimple, SEA Electric, Shell, Daimler and Hyundai.
Developing a strong fleet policy takes significant time, collaborative discussions, corporate allies, and many working iterations of the final document.
When securing storage areas within delivery vans, pickup trucks, box trucks, and other specialty vehicles, finding a durable locking and latching solution that is secure and resistant to tampering is crucial.
Recent upfitting trends shows fleet managers finding innovations to support their everyday days.
While our society is by and large still assessing the viability of this technology, how to apply it safely and where it might have the most impact, there is little doubt AVs will play a significant role in the future.
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