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Safetyby Mike AntichJanuary 7, 2020

Tangible Versus Non-Tangible Fleet Safety Recognition

Monetary-based fleet safety incentive programs are well-intentioned efforts by companies to encourage drivers to maintain a high level of safe driving practices. However, there may be better ways to encourage and recognize safe driving practices.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 7, 2020

ACERTUS Achieves Record-High Last-Mile Deliveries

ACERTUS delivered 53% more vehicles via their Last-Mile Delivery service in 2019, marking a record year for the company.

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 7, 2020

Florida Bans Texting and Driving

Florida enacted a law that allows law enforcement in the state to penalize drivers who are caught texting and driving, though it won’t ban drivers from phone usage altogether.

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Green Fleetby Mike AntichJanuary 6, 2020

Fleets Struggle to Develop Policies Governing Take-Home EVs

Fleet managers say the integration of battery-electric vehicles (EVs) into nationally dispersed fleets is challenging due to regional variances in incentives, rebates, regional product availability versus national availability, and a limited infrastructure of recharging stations that is unevenly dispersed around the country.

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Maintenanceby Mike AntichJanuary 6, 2020

Forecasting Tire Price Trends in 2020

Most of the subject matter experts that we spoke to expect an increase in tire prices, although predicting future tire costs is difficult due to variables that influence tire pricing.

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Operationsby Mike AntichJanuary 6, 2020

Bieger Named Global Fleet Manager for Catholic Relief Services

Michael Bieger was named global fleet manager for the Catholic Relief Services (CRS), which operates 1,400 vehicles and an estimated 2,800 motorcycles in more than 80 countries beyond the U.S.

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Maintenanceby Mike AntichJanuary 6, 2020

Forecast of Fleet Maintenance Costs in CY-2020

Higher labor costs will continue to increase the maintenance spend for routine repairs in 2020, especially at service facilities located in high-cost-of-living metro areas.

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Global Fleetby StaffJanuary 6, 2020

Kenworth, Peterbilt Trucks Recalled for Rear Axle Output Shafts

Paccar is recalling certain 2020 model-year Kenworth T800, T880, and W990 and Peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 520, and 567 vehicles.

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Global Fleetby StaffJanuary 6, 2020

Bestpass Hits Company Record in Toll Volume

Bestpass processed more than $1 billion in toll volume for the first time ever. In addition, the company hired 20 new employees.

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Operationsby Eric GandarillaJanuary 6, 2020

Fleet Sales Manager Writes a Children's Book

Steve Dragon, fleet sales manager at Faulkner Fleet Group, and a more than 30-year fleet veteran, has written a children's book.

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