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Videosby StaffMay 26, 2021

Order-to-Delivery Times and Vehicle Availability Issues

Receive tips and best practices for fleet managers around long order-to-delivery times, preventative maintenance, and vehicle availability issues in this episode of State of the Fleet Spotlight.

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Videosby StaffMay 25, 2021

Forecast of MY-2022 Fleet Buying Inclinations

Automotive Fleet analyzes fleet purchasing inclinations, the variables impacting fleet costs, and skyrocketing resale values in this episode of State of the Fleet Industry.

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Videosby StaffMarch 9, 2021

Current Q1 2021 Fleet Trends

Topics discussed include the ongoing supply constraints and impact on fleet OTD; analysis and forecasts of the shortage of automotive semiconductors; and growing concern about rising fuel prices.

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Videosby StaffDecember 10, 2020

Ways to Improve Fleet Order-to-Delivery Times

Topics discussed included the state of 2021-MY vehicle orders; how to minimize order-to-delivery times, how fleets can expedite turnaround time with upfitters, and forecasts for 2021 fleet ordering. 

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Newsby StaffDecember 10, 2020

Ways to Improve Fleet Order-to-Delivery Times

Today's video looks at the state of 2021-MY vehicle orders; how to minimize order-to-delivery times, how fleets can expedite turnaround time with upfitters, and forecasts for 2021 fleet ordering. 

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichSeptember 29, 2020

OTD Goes From Bad to Worse in MY-2020

During the pre-pandemic period, 2020 OTD became extended due to a GM strike and strong order demand. The onset of the pandemic nearly halted OTD by idling non-essential fleets and closure of all OEM assembly plants.

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Articlesby Mike AntichSeptember 29, 2020

Chassis Shortages & COVID Infections Impact Upfitter OTD

Upfitters experienced a whipsaw effect of robust fleet orders straining their pre-pandemic production capacity and within the space of a month were struggling with chassis shortages due to the suspension of vehicle production.

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Articlesby Mike AntichSeptember 29, 2020

Fewer Railcar Constraints but Transporter OTD Issues Persist

During the 2020 model-year, the fleet industry did not experience significant railcar-related issues as seen in past model-years. However, fleets did report transportation issues with car haulers and last-mile deliveries to the dealers.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherMay 6, 2019

What's Impacting Truck Replacement?

Big Data, tax law changes, new vehicle options, fuel prices, and more, are impacting fleets decisions about when to replace their trucks.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichOctober 10, 2016

Fleet Strategies to Improve OTD for Upfit Units

With the increasing demand and growth of the commercial truck and van segments – particularly among utilities and service industries – the percentage of upfitted vehicles is growing. Upfitters are feeling the pressure of increased demand. In recent years, the huge influxes of vehicles needing upfitting have left some upfitters, at times, overwhelmed.

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