Holman Execs Discuss Disruption, Future of Fleet
The “Best in Fleet” conference session delved into changes brought about by supply chain issues, an influx of data, and more.
November 16, 2021
The “Best in Fleet” conference session delved into changes brought about by supply chain issues, an influx of data, and more.
November 16, 2021
At ARI's most recent Best in Fleet Conference, the fleet management company presented an overview on some of the top trends that could impact fleets in 2020. Some of the top trends addressed involved a strong vehicle market, railcar shortages, and impaired driving.
February 3, 2020
Fleet order-to-delivery times for model-year 2019 increased in comparison to those in MY-2018. Delays were caused by rail constraints, plant downtimes, truck driver shortages, production capacity strains, and early order cutoffs.
September 24, 2019
Disruption in the automotive industry will affect many businesses with close ties to it, including those in wholesale remarketing, health care, and accident litigation.
May 23, 2018
ARI’s integration of Amazon Alexa allows fleet managers to interact with their fleet data and ARI insights, the company’s web-based portal, by asking to receive information out loud.
April 25, 2018
While the way fleets define and perceive executive fleet management has changed in recent years, companies still lean heavily on preexisting methods in executive fleet management as a way to recruit and retain top talent.
January 1, 2018
Milder weather, greater railcar availability, softer retail demand, and fewer quality holds contributed to stable or decreasing order-to-delivery (OTD) times. Most OTD issues involved vehicles shipped from Mexico to the U.S.
October 2, 2017
Ten subject-matter experts provide a deep dive analysis of the top factors that influenced 2017 model-year deliveries. The analysis is based on a survey of 137,034 vehicles delivered in MY-2017, representing 103 different models.
October 2, 2017
Fewer quality holds and a mild winter contributed to stable OTD times. However, strong retail demand and low fuel prices have led to extended lead times on popular pickups and SUVs, along with ongoing railcar shortages.
October 1, 2016
A number of variables are keeping fleet operating costs flat, primarily the dramatic drop in fuel prices that began three years ago, but also extended maintenance intervals, and lower commodity prices to manufacture tires.
November 3, 2015
Replacement tires are the second highest operating cost for fleets after fuel. During CY-2015, replacement tire prices have remained stable compared to the prior year.
November 2, 2015
Increased demand for trucks and high-roof vans slowed rail shipments due to the limited number of rail cars for these larger vehicles. Delayed rail shipments complicated workflow for stretched upfitters.
October 8, 2015
ARI recently initiated a global strategic plan that focuses on greater technology-based services, expansion of its fleet business into additional European nations, and deeper penetration into the commercial truck market.
June 2, 2015
New developments, technologies, and trends in hybrid-electric, medium-duty trucks could give fleet managers the incentive they need to take a closer look at how hybrid options could help reduce overall costs.
March 11, 2014
Technology is key factor in fleet managers' ability to be efficient and productive. Read a representative sampling of some of the newest technological options available from telematics and fleet management companies.
February 25, 2014
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