Articles

Safety•by Lexi Tucker•November 24, 2021

Survey Shows Many Safety Similarities Between Light-, Medium-Duty Fleets

Vocational fleets of both vehicle classes appear to value the same training and tech strategies.

Safety•by Staff•November 23, 2021

How Developments in Tire Technology Streamline Safety

Here are some ways the evolution of tire technology is benefiting fleet management.

Fleet Forward•by Chad Simon•November 22, 2021

Steve Hornyak Details BrightDrop’s Fleet Plans

Hornyak discusses the company’s production timelines, the decision to produce a high-range EV first, and the transition from a vehicle manufacturer to a holistic platform and a services network that optimizes the last mile.

Fleet Forward•by Chris Brown•November 22, 2021

Utilities Are Essential to Fleets’ EV Infrastructure Plan

Ford Pro Charging’s Muffi Ghadiali explains how increasing grid demands necessitate fleets and utilities working together to reduce peak load with local battery storage, renewables, and bidirectional power from EVs themselves.

Global Fleet•by Mike Antich•November 21, 2021

15 Predictions that will Impact the Fleet Market in CY-2022

When looking ahead to the next 12 months, it is clear that it will become more expensive to operate a fleet in the coming years. Vehicle acquisition costs have increased due to reduced fleet incentives. Fuel prices, in all likelihood, will continue to trend upward and maintenance costs will ratchet higher due to more companies adopting extended replacement schedules.

Fleet Forward•by Chad Simon•November 18, 2021

Managing the Transition to an EV Fleet

Ford Pro’s Tim Baughman explains how transitioning to an electric vehicle fleet goes beyond the vehicle to dealing with different utilities and rates, installing charging infrastructure at depots and in homes, and using connected vehicle data to maximize uptime.