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Green Fleetby Andy LundinDecember 29, 2020

Electric Last Mile Solutions is Bringing Electrification to E-Commerce Delivery

The company’s new electric vehicle delivery vans are targeting final-mile fleets operating in urban environments and is expecting its first product launch in Q3 2021.

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Green Fleetby Bob CavalliDecember 24, 2020

10 Solutions to Fleet EV Adoption

It’s an exciting time in the auto industry, as OEMs are producing alternative-fuel vehicles, with EVs at the head of the list. All manufacturers, both domestic and foreign, are making EVs. Following are 10 major factors to consider before making the jump to introducing more EVs into your fleet.

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Operationsby Mike AntichDecember 23, 2020

Implementing an Asset Simplification Strategy

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.

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Fleet Forwardby StaffDecember 22, 2020

How E-Commerce Surge Is Changing Delivery Vehicle Design and Deployment

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.

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Operationsby Andy LundinDecember 22, 2020

Ways Fleets Improved Operations with Best Practices & Innovative Programs

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.

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Operationsby Andy LundinDecember 21, 2020

The Importance of Growth & Connections Within Fleet

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.

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OperationsCover Storyby Mike AntichDecember 17, 2020

Extended Cycling Doesn’t Achieve the Intended Goal

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.

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Operationsby Daryl Lubinsky & Chris BrownDecember 17, 2020

Fleets Face 7 Factors in a Challenging Year Ahead

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?

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Green Fleetby Mike AntichDecember 16, 2020

Deep Dive Analysis of the 2022-Model Ford E-Transit

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.

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Leasingby Mike AntichDecember 15, 2020

Enterprise Fleet Management’s Growth Strategy & Business Outlook

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.

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