Why the Traditional Vehicle Ordering Cycle No Longer Works
By Ted Roberts, Publisher, Fleet Management Weekly
For decades, fleet vehicle ordering followed a familiar pattern. Fleet managers developed annual replacement plans, submitted orders within established ordering windows.
According to Maria Neve, Vice President of eFMC Strategy for Inspiration Fleet, that environment no longer exists.
Neve has become one of the industry's most outspoken advocates for long-term planning, technology adoption, and treating fleet management as a strategic business function.
We spoke with Neve about the evolving vehicle ordering environment and why fleet managers need to rethink their planning for the future.
DASH Breaks Ground on DC Metro Region’s First On-Route Electric Bus Chargers
DASH (Alexandria Transit) is proud to announce the start of construction on the first on-route electric bus chargers in the City of Alexandria, Northern Virginia, and the Washington DC metropolitan region.
The project marks another major milestone in DASH’s transition to a 100% zero-emission fleet and reinforces the City of Alexandria’s commitment to expanding sustainable, equitable, and reliable public transportation.
To commemorate the occasion, DASH hosted a groundbreaking ceremony at the West End Alexandria redevelopment site, formerly Landmark Mall.
IMPROVLearning: How Comedy, Behavioral Science and AI Improve Fleet Safety
By Ted Roberts, Publisher, Fleet Management Weekly
IMPROVLearning has spent the past 25 years developing an approach that combines humor, behavioral science, and AI to create safety programs.
To learn more about IMPROVLearning and its distinctive approach to driver training, we spoke with Gary Alexander, the company's CEO.
Alexander believes most drivers already know the rules of safe driving: "Everyone knows they should wear a seat belt and avoid using their phones. The challenge is changing behavior."
The company introduced a new platform, NeuroIQ, that combines telematics data with AI to deliver personalized training programs.
Improving Productivity with AI: Turning Fleet Data into Faster Decisions
By Fleet Management Weekly Staff
Today's fleet operations generate enormous volumes of data from telematics systems, maintenance platforms, fuel cards and more.
Many fleet professionals still spend hours each week reconciling data across multiple platforms, responding to issues after they occur.
Artificial Intelligence is beginning to change that equation. The emerging value of AI is not merely its ability to analyze data faster than humans.
Its greatest potential lies in helping fleet professionals identify priorities, automate routine tasks, and make better decisions.
National Safety Council Projects Increased Traffic Crash Risk during Fourth of July Weekend
The National Safety Council urges all roadway users to make safe choices this Fourth of July by driving sober, buckling up and observing speed limits.
NSC analysis estimates 410 people may die in motor vehicle crashes during the 2026 Independence Day holiday period.
"As we prepare to commemorate our nation's 250th anniversary, we have an opportunity to make this Independence Day one of the safest yet," said Lorraine Martin, NSC CEO. "Every driver has the power to help prevent a tragedy by making simple, safe choices behind the wheel. Driving sober, slowing down and staying focused on the road can help ensure more people spend this holiday weekend with family and friends rather than getting hurt or losing their lives."
