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Promotional graphic for a fleet management whitepaper titled “From Data Overload to Decisive Action: 5 Steps to Drive Smarter Fleet Decisions.” The design features a row of white commercial fleet vans, blue and lime-green branding, and supporting text about using telematics data to improve fleet performance, driver behavior, safety, and operational decision-making. A highlighted quote reads, “The challenge is no longer collecting data. The challenge is using it effectively.” The Utilimarc logo appears at the bottom alongside the website URL.
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Turn Fleet Data Into Smarter Decisions

Fleet leaders have access to more operational data than ever, but disconnected systems and unclear metrics often slow decision-making instead of improving it. This article outlines five practical steps fleets can take to transform fragmented data into actionable insights that improve planning, safety, utilization, and long-term performance.

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NewsMay 7, 2012

First 2013-MY Dodge Dart Rolls Off the Assembly Line

BELVIDERE, IL – Chrysler’s first 2013-MY Dodge Dart rolled off the assembly line, according to the automaker. The first Darts will begin arriving in dealer showrooms in June.

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Articlesby Sean LydenMay 7, 2012

Transmissions Drive Medium-Duty Truck Fuel Efficiency

A decade ago, a manual transmission always beat out an automatic, primarily because it was more efficient — but, times are changing.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherMay 7, 2012

Work Truck Show 2012: Recap

“Green” was a strong theme at the 2012 conference, with several manufacturers launching alternative-fuel vehicles.

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NewsMay 4, 2012

ARI to Host Largest Fleet Energy Forum

HOUSTON - ARI’s upcoming Fleet Energy Forum, May 15, 2012 in Houston, TX, is scheduled to host nearly 60 fleet managers and procurement professionals from the energy sector

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NewsMay 3, 2012

Chrysler Plans to Keep Select Factories Operating During Summer to Meet Demand

AUBURN HILLS, MI – Chrysler Group LLC announced it plans to keep a number of factories operating without the usual two-week shutdown during the summer months, including its Jefferson North plant in Detroit, its Belvidere, Ill., plant, its Toluca, Mexico plant, and its Toledo Supplier Park in Ohio.

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NewsMay 3, 2012

BMW to Roll Out Test Fleet of ActiveE Electric Vehicles This Year

WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ – BMW said it plans to begin testing 1,100 of its ActiveE models on the road in the U.S., Europe, and China this year, with a total test fleet of 700 vehicles on the road in the U.S.

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NewsMay 3, 2012

Mercedes Appoints Mark A. Webster as General Manager, Pre-Owned and Fleet Operations

MONTVALE, NJ - Webster will report to Mike Slagter, senior vice president, sales, for the automaker.

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NewsMay 3, 2012

Congressional Budget Office Says CAFE Standards Will Cut Highway Trust Fund by 21% by 2040

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Congressional Budget Office (CBO) says improved fuel economy will cut the Highway Trust Fund by $57 billion between 2012 and 2022 due to reduced gasoline tax revenues.

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NewsMay 3, 2012

Fleet Safety Conference Registrations Exceed Expectations

TORRANCE, CA – More than 150 fleet management professionals have already signed up for the first-ever 2012 Fleet Safety Conference, which is still three weeks away. Several top commercial fleets will be in attendance.

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NewsMay 3, 2012

Ford Increasing EcoBoost Engine and F-150 Production

CLEVELAND, OH – Ford said it plans to add a third shift at its Cleveland, Ohio, engine plant to meet customer demand for its 3.5L EcoBoost and 3.7L V-6 engines. The 3.7L V-6 is used in Ford’s F-150.

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