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Safetyby Yoav Banin, NautoMarch 31, 2022

Backed by AI, Human Drivers Can Overcome Distracted Driving

While distracted driving has become the No. 1 offender contributing to unsafe roads, there is hope in the form of AI that is reinforcing safer driving behaviors.

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Fuelby Jordan WiklundMarch 31, 2022

Will Higher Fuel Costs Push Demand Destruction?

On top of the pandemic, supply chain shortage, and the distant danger of long-term inflation, the war in Ukraine has helped drive fuel prices skyward. Will it last? And what can be done about it?

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Operationsby Mike AntichMarch 31, 2022

Geopolitical Frictions Create New Supply Disruptions

Globally, Russia is the fourth largest producer of finished aluminum. Today’s geopolitical tensions caused by the Russo-Ukraine War will exacerbate pre-existing constraints for commodities such as aluminum and natural gas.

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Operationsby Mike AntichMarch 29, 2022

Forecast: Fleet Costs Will Continue to Escalate

Fleet fixed and operating costs are increasing across the board, in particular fuel prices, higher acquisition costs, lower incentives, and unscheduled maintenance expenses. The forecast is for fleet expenses to increase for the next three years.

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Leasingby Mike AntichMarch 29, 2022

Supply Chain Shortages is the No. 1 Issue Facing Fleets

The biggest consequence to supply chain disruptions has been longer OTD and difficulty sourcing replacement units, forcing fleet managers to extend the service lives of their vehicles until the next order cycle.

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Operationsby Mike AntichMarch 29, 2022

Two Top-Rated Fleet Managers Retire from the Industry

Fleet veterans pass the leadership torch to the next generation of fleet managers.

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Green Fleetby Shelley ErnstMarch 29, 2022

Terminix's Sustainability Roadmap

Over the next few years, all signs point to a 100% hybrid sales fleet and opportunities for electrification for the pest control company.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 29, 2022

The "Great Resignation" and Covid Amplify Existing Labor Shortages

The earlier COVID lockdowns precipitated a perfect storm that amplified pandemic-induced labor constraints and that exacerbated the pre-existing shortages of automotive service techs and CDL drivers for Class 3-8 trucks.

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Fuelby Mike AntichMarch 29, 2022

The Challenge with Fleet Electrification is the Execution

Many fleets have to meet aggressive corporate sustainability goals requiring the transition from ICE vehicles to EV assets, but are inhibited by sourcing constraints of slow EV rollouts and inadequate recharging infrastructure.

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Fleet Forwardby Matt DausMarch 29, 2022

How Do We Solve the Post-Pandemic Traffic Congestion Problem?

Reversing the “carpocalypse” will necessitate a strategy of road pricing, multi-modal transportation, and policies that encourages optimum utilization, equity, and accessibility.

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