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Fleet Managers Think They Understand Their Costs. The Data Says Otherwise.

Most fleet managers say they have a strong handle on their costs, but new research from Bobit Business Media tells a different story. A 2026 survey of 190 fleet professionals reveals a widespread "confidence gap" where fragmented systems, disconnected data, and delayed reporting are leaving major blind spots hidden beneath the surface. Find out what the data actually shows.

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Beyond Utilization Rates: Smarter Fleet Replacement Decisions

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Cameras, Safety and Insurance: From Reactive Claims to Real-Time Prevention (Part 2 of 2)

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New Trucks, AI & Summer Downtime | AF News Recap

News•by Andy Lundin•January 23, 2019

In Memoriam: Former State Farm Fleet Administrator Malcom

Richard “Dick” L. Malcom, former fleet administrator for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., passed away on Jan. 20 in Bloomington, Ill. He was 67.

News•by Staff•January 22, 2019

Jeep Announces Subscription Pilots with Avis, Turo

Both pilots begin this week in Boston and are open to the first 100 owners who register.

Articles•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.

Articles•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.