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Newsby StaffNovember 17, 2020

NAFA Reschedules Next Institute & Expo to August 2021

The decision was made to postpone the event, providing organizations and attendees more time to plan, evaluate budgets and resources, and determine staff travel for next year.

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Newsby StaffNovember 16, 2020

State of the Fleet Industry: Latest Trends in Fleet Safety Protocols and Procedures

This video looks at how the pandemic has accelerated new fleet safety best practices; ongoing risks of distracted driving; the legalization of marijuana leading to impaired driving; importance of reducing preventable accidents; and budgeting for a fleet safety program.

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Newsby StaffNovember 15, 2020

Sixt UK Announces Discount for Essential Workers, NHS Staff

For the majority of these key workers, public transport is the main way of traveling to the workplace. However, with COVID cases on the rise, considering different modes of transport is advisable to help stay safe.

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NewsNovember 9, 2020

Workhorse Hit with COVID-19, Revises Volume Targets

The maker of commercial electric vehicles won’t meet its projected production target of 300-400 vehicles in 2020 in part due to more than 36% of its production-related staff having contracted the coronavirus or quarantined awaiting results.

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 5, 2020

How the Pandemic Disrupted PM Compliance

Preventive maintenance (PM) expenses in CY-2020 were lower compared to 2019, primarily due to the pandemic-induced economic shutdown resulting in fewer miles driven as many fleet vehicles were idled. 

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 2, 2020

PM Compliance Disrupted by Pandemic-Induced Shutdown

The trend has been to extend PM intervals due to the use of longer-lasting synthetic motor oils, but during the COVID lockdown many fleet vehicles were idled, decreasing miles driven, causing PM compliance to diminish.

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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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Articlesby Mike AntichOctober 28, 2020

Total Fleet Maintenance Costs Flat in CY-2020

Although unscheduled maintenance increased due to extended service lives, prolonged inactivity during the COVID lockdown, and longer downtime due to parts shortages, costs were flat as vendors refrained from price increases.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichOctober 27, 2020

Pandemic's Disruption Keeps 2020 Fleet Operating Costs Flat

The COVID-19 pandemic divided the fleet market into essential and non-essential businesses, causing hundreds of thousands of company vehicles to sit idle from mid-March to mid-May. The economic shutdown caused miles-driven to plummet.

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Newsby StaffOctober 27, 2020

Udrive Passes 1M Trips, Strengthens COVID Protocol

As part of Udrive’s safe travel initiative in partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority Dubai, Department of Transport Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah Municipality, the company revamped its customer service technology with the release of additional smart solutions that would enable a safe, affordable, and hassle-free service for all its riders.

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