When Crisis Strikes, Commercial Fleets Need a Real Plan

BBM's first ever Disaster Preparation & Response Guide is designed for fleet leaders who need a comprehensive, ready-to-implement strategy when disasters strike.

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June 9, 2025

Cover image of the Disaster Preparation & Response Guide, featuring emergency planning tips, best practices, and case studies for fleets. — The Disaster Preparation & Response Guide features emergency planning tips, best practices, and case studies for automotive fleets to weather any storm.
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Commercial fleet managers know that disasters don’t just disrupt, they compound. Every vehicle off the road is a service gap, a missed delivery, or a lost contract. The Disaster Preparation & Response Guide is designed for fleet leaders who need a comprehensive, ready-to-implement strategy for continuity.

The guide includes steps for asset protection, communication layering, telematics continuity, and the use of AI-driven tools for insurance reporting and post-disaster fleet assessment.

“This guide is about helping fleet managers lead through chaos,” said Lauren Fletcher, VP of content at Bobit Business Media. “It turns disaster planning from a passive document into an active tool for resilience.”

In this edition:

VIN and video-based strategies for faster claim turnaround.
How to prioritize high-value vehicles and reroute around closures.
Risk mitigation tips for EVs and ADAS-equipped vehicles.
Maintenance and telematics backup solutions.
And more!

Check out the guide and additional downloadable resources at www.disasterresponseguide.com today!

Topics:emergency preparedness How-to Guides Natural Disasters Disaster Response Operations

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