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.