Articles

Vehicle Research•by Andy Lundin•January 28, 2019

Inside Ford's Plan to Grow Commercial Leadership

Ford Motor Co.’s John Ruppert offers an insider's look at the rapidly evolving fleet industry and how original equipment manufacturers respond to new developments and emerging trends.

Operations•by Lauren Fletcher•January 28, 2019

Meet National Oilwell Varco's Kimberly Fisher

Constant change, new technology, and a love of learning has kept Fisher motivated throughout her more than 17 years in the fleet industry.

Vehicle Research•by Mike Antich•January 25, 2019

Fleet Sales to Play Key Role in Subaru's Growth

Subaru of America has a robust product pipeline of new models as it transitions from being a niche player into a mainstream automaker. It is bolstering residuals by maintaining a 1:1 sales ratio between its commercial and rental segments.

Telematics•Cover Story•by Eric Gandarilla•January 25, 2019

Latest Trends in Telematics

Vehicle sensor technologies, the availability of vehicle diagnostics tools, and data reports were areas in the telematics space that saw improvements in 2018.

Operations•by Bob Cavalli•January 22, 2019

Fleet Management Veteran Offers Services to Other Fleets

Long-time fleet manager Mike Bieger, along with his wife Karen, brother John and sister-in-law Kathy, have founded Black River Fleet, providing in-depth consulting services to corporate fleets throughout North America.

Operations•by Chris Brown•January 22, 2019

Hauling Cannabis and Cash: New Fleets Serve Exploding Industry

With recent cannabis legalization, new commercial fleets are springing up to transport pounds of marijuana and hundreds of thousands of dollars in cash. Navigating wildfire growth, ever-changing regulations, and federal illegality, it’s a fast learning curve for these new cannabis entrepreneurs — the legal ones, anyway.