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A blue Automotive Fleet graphic representing the weekly AF News Recap series.

Videos•by Faith Howell•May 4, 2026

From Waffle House to AI: Fleet Trends You Need to Know

In this AF news recap, host Faith Howell covers how Waffle House stepped up during disaster response and new AI tech on the market.

Staying coordinated over a hurricne map of the USA

Articles•May 4, 2026

From Storm Prep to Emergency Response: The Growing Role of Telematics in Disaster Management

Telematics is transforming disaster response by giving fleets real-time visibility, improving routing, readiness, and coordination when every second counts.

A smoky horizon demonstrating a natural disaster in effect.

Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•May 4, 2026

Disaster Readiness Is Not a Fleet Count, It’s a Stress Test of the Whole System

Fleet readiness isn’t about your vehicle count. It’s about condition, capacity, and whether your system can actually perform under stress.

Blackout photo of a powerline with STAYING PREPARED on top

Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•April 9, 2026

When Fuel Runs Out, the Fleet Plan Falls Apart

When disaster hits, fleets fail on fuel, power, and idle planning. See the energy gaps fleet managers need to fix before the next storm.

Dispatchers monitoring screens with route map overlay representing fleet telematics combined with human reporting for disaster response coordination

Articles•by Lauren Fletcher•April 9, 2026

The Missing Data Point in Disaster Response

Human reports fill the gaps that telematics can’t during disasters. Here’s how fleets can use structured input (not social chaos) to respond faster and safer.

Tracking map of Hurricane Helene’s landfall and path through the southeastern U.S., illustrating storm intensity and regional impact zones.

Articles•by Colin Sutherland•May 1, 2025

3 Case Studies and Data Lessons with Forward Intention

Discover powerful data insights from three major disasters (hurricanes, snowstorms, and wildfires), revealing how mobility patterns shape preparedness and recovery.

Cloud collaboration software helps emergency teams coordinate disaster response in real time

Articles•by Colin Sutherland•May 1, 2025

Rethinking Emergency Response with Real-Time Cloud Collaboration

Eagle County powers real-time emergency response with Google Workspace, improving communication and coordination across multilingual, remote communities.