Attendees will be able to experience vehicles from Chevrolet, Exro Technologies, Lightning eMotors, Ford, Nissan, Polestar, and Volvo. Photos: Volvo, Chevrolet, Nissan, Lightning eMotors, Ford, Extro, and Polestar/Canva Fleet Forward: The Tour makes its first stop of 2023 in Arizona at the Mesa Convention Center on Feb. 23. In addition to the educational agenda, attendees
FINN first launched in Germany in late 2019 before expanding to the U.S. in 2022. Photo: FINN FINN announced the start of its car subscription service for businesses in the U.S., offering maintenance, 24/7 customer support, and roadside assistance, according to the company’s news release. The FINN subscription will have no upfront costs, shorter six or 12-month term
Photo: Getty Automotive Fleet views itself as a facilitator to provide different voices from the industry to discuss today’s challenges. This regular column is designed to provide a platform for fleet professionals to let their voices be heard to their peers and other industry professionals. Here is what is top of mind for fleet professionals today:
The speaker lineup includes representatives from the City of Phoenix and City of Oakland, Calif., a commercial fleet operator, Element Fleet Management, and two of the largest Arizona utilities, Salt River Project and Arizona Public Service. Photo: Bobit/Canva Fleet Forward: The Tour announces the agenda for its first stop of the year, in Phoenix on Feb. 23.
In 2020, nearly 13% of the nation’s total roadway collisions involved at least one large truck or bus. Photo: pexels.com/Quintin Gellar In 2020, of the 35,766 fatal crashes on the nation’s highways and byways, 4,588 or 12.8%, involved at least one large truck or bus, according to the 2022 Pocket Guide to Large Truck and Bus
From distracted and impaired driving to theft and lawsuits, it was a year of ups and downs for fleets and road safety. Photo: Automotive Fleet/Canva With Amazon and other employers under fire for distracted driving, increased theft for both fuel, vehicles, and catalytic converters, new speed-limiting tech, and revised safety regulations, it’s been a boisterous
Posts this year ranged from merger talks, disruption in the delivery space, new vehicles, catalytic converter theft, safety and accident analysis, and much more. Photo: Automotive Fleet/Canva What a year it’s been! While fleets are finally seeing more vehicle inventory, prices, supply, and global conditions remain volatile. We saw gas prices soar and increased fuel
Fleet managers should understand charging data and if loads are co-metered with charging infrastructure, as well as peak demand, to schedule charging outside of that window and avoid costly charges. Photo: Getty Images/metamorworks Managing a fleet is a combination of roles, responsibilities, and rules that must be juggled along with ensuring your customers and drivers are happy. There are
About 155,000 vehicle crashes occur annually in the U.S. due to icy roads and over 70% of U.S. roads are in snowy regions, according to the Federal Highway Administration. Photo: Canva Don’t wait for those first flakes to get ready for snow season! All fleet vehicles and drivers should be ready for anything before the
Efforts to reduce fleet and work truck cargo theft must be made. Photo: Automotive Fleet Many fleets are involved in delivering a product or utilize expensive equipment kept on the fleet vehicles to accomplish their jobs. This means storing cargo or tools. With the high visibility of these fleet vehicles and the shared knowledge regarding
