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SEARCHWhat were fleet professionals reading most this past year? Find out which topics, articles, news, blogs, and videos topped the website in 2021.
As we all continued to adjust to the new normal brought on by a pandemic, and added to that a supply chain shortage, there was much content to consume about the best way to continue operating your fleet business. Amidst all of the uncertainty, other trends came to light, from electrification, telematics and new technnology, fuel, safety, maintenance, and more, Automotive Fleet readers came here to stay informed in 2021.
Here are the posts that you read the most this year!
In terms of news of the year, the most-read stories covered the rising national average gas prices; legislation and safety regulations, especially around drunk and distracted driving; mergers and acquisitions — including the big Donlen/Wheels announcement; and vehicle inventory.
Acquisition Strategies to Work Around Replacement Vehicle Shortages
2020 Supply Chain Constraints Carryover into 2021 Model-Year Ordering
Impact on Fleet Operations of the Work-from-Home Business Model
And, just for fun, were you wondering what articles have the most views of all time? The following five posts have all been viewed more than anything else on our site for years!
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