By Ted Roberts, President and Chief Content Officer, Fleet Management Weekly
On December 5th, I attended the grand opening of Ranger Design’s new fleet-upfitting and manufacturing facility in Ladson, South Carolina.
The new facility boasts 15,000 sq. ft. of dedicated warehouse space with six continuous production lanes that can average 10-15 units per lane.
The base output was established at an impressive maximum of 24,000 vehicles per year, that is also scalable by adding shifts or moving sub-assembly work offline.
According to Ron Cowie, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ranger Design, “Our geographic expansion into the Southeast U.S. and the build-out of our fleet upfit solutions capabilities are a significant part of our overall growth plan. It positions us for new opportunities and enables us to better serve our current customers."
A Call to Action: Internal Branding Contributes to Fleet Sales Growth
Fleet marketing expert Ed Pierce leads off our first newsletter of 2024 with a must-read column for sales and marketing executives. Ed says, “An internal branding program can improve sales, but it’s also effective in creating a cohesive and resonant brand experience that resonates with all stakeholders, thereby driving the company’s growth and success.”
Embrace a Safer, Greener Journey into 2024: Your Driving Commitments for the New Year
In Crash-Free Culture, eDriving’s Sarah Bechtold says, “Imagine a New Year where every mile driven is a step toward a safer, more sustainable future.” Indeed!
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Our FMW team wishes you and your family a happy, healthy, successful New Year!
Janice Sutton
Editor in Chief
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” ~ Gandhi
Reindeer Logistics offers high-touch vehicle relocation that is based upon clients’ needs and focused on providing excellent customer service.
FMW Note: As we close out 2023 this week, we asked our editors to select an article from this year that especially resonated with them. Here is Dave Bean's choice, and it's a good one!
By Tanner Lee, Copywriter, Kingbee Vans
The cargo van has long been the first choice of vocational wheels. While it seems like the cargo van has been with us forever, it’s only been 60 years. Here is its brief history, from infancy to electric!
In the early 1960's, every van in America was designed with the engine a few feet in front of the driver’s cabin. And with exception of new technologies and minor stylistic changes, today’s American vans remain largely unaltered. From their humble beginnings in the 1960s to the current developments in electric vans, cargo vans have evolved to meet the changing demands of businesses.
No other company in the world will upfit vans with custom shelves and ladder racks, wrap them with your company signage, and deliver anywhere in the lower 48 states. The cargo van has a rich history—contact Kingbee Vans today to experience what a cargo van can do for you.
FMW Note: As we close out 2023 this week, we asked our editors to select an article from this year that especially resonated with them. Here is Ted Roberts' excellent choice
By Ed Dubens, CEO/Founder, eDriving
Building and nurturing a crash free culture that emphasizes the importance of employee safety while driving for work is all about PROCESS – successful programs are made not born!!!
Our mission, as we all know, is to reduce incidents, collisions, license violations, and injuries that in turn will promote a safer and more productive workplace. At the same time, your crash free culture will simultaneously deliver a best-in-class TCO (Total Cost of Ownership)!
Always remember, the ultimate goal is for all employees who drive for work purposes to return home safely to their loved ones and communities at the end of each day. A crash-free culture does not happen overnight; it requires ongoing effort and reinforcement before becoming part of your organization’s DNA.