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NewsSeptember 28, 2021

High Salaries & Incentives Offered Globally as Companies Feel Driver Shortage Pinch

Surging demand for drivers, more than doubling in the last year, has led to sign-on bonuses and high wages to fill positions, according to Global Data, a leading data and analytics company. A high number of retirements in recent times and tough working conditions have prompted companies to go the extra mile.

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ProductsSeptember 27, 2021

Scraper Systems FleetPlows Quickly Remove Snow from Trucks

Designed for safe, efficient, low-maintenance operation in the harshest of winter conditions, Scraper Systems FleetPlows solve the problem of clearing rooftop snow from fleets in all sectors of the transportation industry.

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Newsby Mike AntichSeptember 25, 2021

Watson Accepts Severance Package & Voluntarily Departs T-Mobile

Bret Watson, CAFM, the long-time fleet manager for Sprint, voluntarily left the company as part of a severance package effective August 27 following the company’s merger with T-Mobile. Watson joined Sprint in April 1989.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 23, 2021

Xos, Cox Automotive Mobility Partner to Reuse Battery Packs

The collaboration promotes safe deployment of second-life use for Xos battery packs nearing end-of-life.

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NewsSeptember 16, 2021

Sixt and Mobileye to Launch Robotaxi Service in Munich

Sixt SE and Intel subsidiary Mobileye will offer autonomous ride-hailing services in Munich in 2022 with plans to scale the driverless ride-sharing services across Germany and other European countries later this decade.

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NewsSeptember 13, 2021

Hayesman Appointed Vehicle Acquisition Manager at ARI Fleet

ARI Fleet has appointed Matthew Hayesman to the new role of vehicle acquisition manager, effective September 09, 2021. The former ALD Automotive executive will be charged with developing the team’s product knowledge, especially around electric vehicles, building relationships with key sector partners, and increasing customer service levels.

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Videosby Chris BrownAugust 31, 2021

Electric Pickups: Timelines, Use Cases, Performance

In this episode of Fast Forward, Fleet Group Editor, Chris Brown, speaks with Executive Analyst for iSeeCars, Karl Bauer to discuss the timelines, use cases, and performance of various electric pickups.

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Newsby StaffAugust 24, 2021

ARI Updates its Fleet Management Platform and App

The enhancements will streamline the user experience, and the tech is built for the future needs of fleet professionals.

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Newsby Mike AntichAugust 17, 2021

In Memoriam: Maria Acuna of Big Valley Auto Auction — 1974-2021

Maria Acuna, the comptroller at Big Valley Auto Auction where she had worked 13 years, passed away on Aug. 14 at age 47.

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Newsby Mike AntichAugust 16, 2021

Impact on Maintenance as Vehicles Idled Due to Pandemic

During calendar-year 2020, fleet maintenance expenses declined year-over-year compared to CY-2019, primarily driven by the COVID lockdowns and customer restrictions on allowing visitors on company premises. In addition, vehicles were under-utilized resulting in unintended additional problems such as flat tires, dead batteries, and rusting brakes.

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