THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
Chris Wolski is the former managing editor of Automotive Fleet, Fleet Financials, and Green Fleet. He has a particular interest in telematics, fleet safety, remarketing, and global fleet management.
Fuel is perennially one of the top fleet expenses. Thanks to an array of technology, fleet managers now have the means to get the most fuel for their dollars.
Telematics and GPS technology have come a long way from just reporting positioning. Today’s technology offers fleets a fuller picture of vehicle operations.
While executive fleets are small in size compared to the rest of a company’s fleet, they present opportunities and challenges. Despite these challenges, executive vehicles still have a place in today’s operational landscape.
The first-ever Work Truck eXchange (WTX) was designed to allow a small group of fleet managers and fleet suppliers to connect and build professional relationships in a relaxed setting.
The inaugural class of 20 Fleet Visionaries has made a difference in the way their companies are run today and are poised to become the leaders of tomorrow. The award, sponsored by Merchants Fleet Management was presented to deserving fleet professionals with 10 years or fewer in the fleet industry.
The moment I sat in the 2017 E300 4Matic sedan, I knew I was behind the wheel of a quintessential executive vehicle.
Russia is advancing self-driving research and demonstrations. Moscow-based Cognitive Technologies has developed plug-and-play autonomous vehicle technology designed system specifically for Russian driving conditions.
There can be little argument that 2016 was a significant year for the fleet telematics industry with mergers, 2G sunsetting, and the increasing use of connected technology among the top developments for the year.
There was a renaissance in distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks in 2016. While the threat against fleets is low, for now, fleet managers need to be on guard as technology such as autonomous vehicles, vehicle-to-infrastructure, and IoT technologies mature.
While consumers are enjoying the holiday season, flocking to malls and taking to the roads, many fleet managers and their companies’ fleets may be experiencing seasonal challenges due to increases in traffic, inclement weather, and other factors.