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Operationsby Andy LundinOctober 2, 2018

Samuelson Named Fleet Manager of the Year

USIC Fleet and Capital Asset Manager Phil Samuelson was named the 2018 Edward J. Bobit Professional Fleet Manager of the Year during a ceremony at the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association's (AFLA) annual conference in Orlando, Florida, on Oct. 1.

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Operationsby Andy LundinOctober 2, 2018

2018 Fleet Hall of Fame Inductees Revealed

Michael Sims, Jim Christiano, and Bob Brown were inducted into the Fleet Hall of Fame in October as the latest fleet veterans to achieve the honor.

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Fuelby StaffOctober 2, 2018

Gasoline Increases to $2.88 Per Gallon

The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded increased 3 cents to $2.88 for the week ending Oct. 1, even though fuel demand fell and inventories grew over the same period.

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Leasingby Paul ClintonOctober 1, 2018

Element to 'Reset' Fleet Business

Element Fleet Management has announced a five-point plan to "reset" its fleet business that includes internal actions, a $150 million operations investment, a $300 million share offering, a purchase and wind-down of its 19th Capital joint venture, and an accountability plan.

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Safetyby StaffOctober 1, 2018

Volvo's Flagship Models Capture Top Safety Pick Award

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) recently recognized the Volvo 2018 S90 and the Volvo 2019 XC90 with 2018 Top Safety Pick awards. These latest awards mean Volvo now has a total of five models that earned a 2018 award from IIHS.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 1, 2018

FCA Exec Shuffle Brings Bigland Back to Ram

Mike Manley, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles new chief executive, has realigned his leadership team to appoint Reid Bigland to lead the Ram brand of trucks and vans. Bigland returns to a role he held in 2013 and 2014, when the brand saw a nearly 50% growth in sales.

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Vehicle Researchby Paul ClintonOctober 1, 2018

Ram 1500 Classic Loads Up Fleet Options

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will offer two trim models of its 2019 Ram 1500 Classic exclusively to fleet buyers, including a truck that's configured for law enforcement fleets, and a range of fleet-only options on the Tradesman model.

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Safetyby StaffOctober 1, 2018

Driving Dynamics Introduces Driver Training Brand

Driving Dynamics, Inc. has introduced the DriverAdvantage brand for behind-the-wheel training services it offers to fleets with light- and medium-duty vehicles, the Newark, Del.-based company announced.

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Leasingby StaffOctober 1, 2018

Donlen Recognized for Innovative Technology

Donlen has been selected as one of the 30 Most Innovative Companies by CIO Bulletin, according to the Bannockburn, Ill.-based fleet management company.

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Operationsby Mike AntichOctober 1, 2018

Record Number of Fleet Managers Attend 2018 AFLA Conference

The 2018 Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA) conference started Oct. 1 at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes Hotel in Orlando, Fla.

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