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Market Trendsby Mike AntichAugust 15, 2022

Leverage the Synergy of Safe Driving to Achieve Sustainability and Cost Goals

Safe driving, emission reductions, and cost containment can all be achieved at the same time.

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Newsby StaffJuly 12, 2022

Element Fleet Management Releases Trends Report

The FMC’s new report assesses issues impacting fleets, including safety, acquisition, remarketing, and fuel in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichFebruary 15, 2022

Sloppy Maintenance Documentation Can Void Warranty & Post-Warranty Goodwill

Engine hours aren't always what they seem and fleet managers, drivers, and teams need to fully understand how to operate their vehicles — including the true cost of too much idling.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichJanuary 6, 2022

Multiple Parts Shortages Increasing Fleet Downtime

The biggest impact has been caused by the microchip shortage.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 27, 2021

Fundamental Shift in Europe to EVs?

Sales of electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in Europe earned their second highest ever monthly market share and outsold diesels in August. With 1.32 million units registered since January, it's an increase of 61% year over year.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichJune 2, 2021

Shortcycling Re-emerges to Leverage the Strong Used-Vehicle Market

Today’s used-vehicle market is the best it’s been in the history of fleet management and my anecdotal forecast is for it to remain strong through the balance of 2021 and into calendar-year 2022. As a result of these favorable market conditions, some fleets have begun shortcycling some of fleet vehicles.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2020

COVID-19, 'New Normal' Dominate ICRS Panels

Throughout the five days, seminars and discussions focused on a variety of issues, from the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions, to the battle over independent contractors and customer engagement.

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Newsby StaffApril 7, 2020

COVID-19: Brazil Car Rental, Ride Hailing Updates

In Brazil, the local vehicle leasing business has dropped by 25%, while the Brazilian car rental industry has taken a 90% hit.

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Newsby StaffDecember 3, 2019

Vehicles Remain Popular, But Ownership Need Weakens, Avis Says

According to a mobility report by Avis Budget Group, 82% of respondents said owning a car was still important, but 54% said they are prepared to give up car ownership and rely on long-term rental, on-demand, or subscription services in the future.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichJuly 5, 2017

Growing Truck Penetration in Light-Duty Fleets Increases Risk of DOT Violations

It doesn’t matter if you have a one-truck or a 500-truck fleet, you must be compliant with DOT rules. When the GCVW is 10,001 pounds or more, a vehicle is covered under DOT regs and must display a DOT number or it will be subject to a fine if pulled over by the police.

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