
Numerous fleet drivers log thousands of miles on highways and interstates. An expert shares knowledge about common highway driving situations from the advantages and disadvantages of traveling in any given lane to a reminder about Move Over laws.
Numerous fleet drivers log thousands of miles on highways and interstates. An expert shares knowledge about common highway driving situations from the advantages and disadvantages of traveling in any given lane to a reminder about Move Over laws.
Many tire OEMs have increased prices in CY-2021, ranging from 3-10% depending on type of tire and size. Higher commodity prices and increased ocean freight rates are being passed on to end users as OE profit margins compress.
While the COVID-19 pandemic introduced many new challenges, savvy fleets have used this time to find ways to become more efficient and not just survive but thrive.
The pandemic has opened Pandora’s box on working from home – both good and bad. While it has yet to be determined whether this is long-term or short-term trend, it will impact fleet operations. As more jobs involving company drivers become permanently remote, it may result in less travel that will cause reassessment of optimal fleet size.
Motorlease’s Joe Pelehach and Jeff Perkins discuss vehicle in-fleeting, servicing, and driver logistics in crisis conditions, as well as preparing for when business roars back to life.
For bosses who think you can get by with fewer trucks, there are steps you can take to gain their buy-in and help them see the true costs of running your fleet.
If you implement fleet programs that contribute to the achievement of overall company-wide goals, you will get the attention (and praise) of senior management. You must view vehicle acquisition, replacement planning, funding alternatives, and sourcing alliances with manufacturers and suppliers as high-level strategic corporate decisions. Without long-term planning, it is impossible to have a well-managed fleet.
Increasing professionalism is helping drive fleet management out of the “dirty garage” stereotype. Effective communication with public officials, citizens, supervisors, and customers can further improve the image of fleet operations.
Fleet managers can use an annual fleet report to inform decision-makers who impact funding, user departments, and fleet employees about both fleet management accomplishments and challenges.
Hyundai is on a roll with strong retail sales and views commercial fleet sales as an opportunity to further expand its reach into the U.S. market. It recently assembled a new fleet management team to expand its commercial fleet sales.
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