Fleet management software lets your operation keep all of its information in one place.

This means no random spreadsheets scattered around with important information like when vehicle registrations are due, when driver’s licenses need to be renewed, and more.

Storing this information in your FMIS lets you easily access the information and know that it’s stored in a safe location.

More and more you might be asked for specific information about your fleet’s productivity. This can be easily accessed through an FMIS. You can run reports on a variety of issues, from vehicle downtime to Total Cost of Ownership, to technician productivity, and much more.

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by Richard Mallek, Director of Business Development, FLD Remarketing

Like most of fleet, the team here at FLD was eager to attend last week’s AFLA Conference in Tucson – especially given that this would be the first time the full AFLA family would be together since the dawn of Covid.

And while we were unsure what to expect, this year’s conference turned out to be a well-attended affair with – by unofficial accounts – more than five hundred attendees, a near 40% increase over 2021.

It also turned out to be a highly productive, fast-paced event with attendees going from one informative session to the next from sunup to sundown.

No matter whether you’re a fleet management company, an upfitter, a remarketer, or one of the scores of allied service providers, there are five topics that are dominating the discussion and dictating your approach to business.

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We have officially left the summer months and entered into autumn, which means it is time to start preparing your operations for the harsh winter ahead.

We don’t mean taking out your thick work gloves and thermals just yet (thankfully), but with the weather’s increased unpredictability, there are early steps you can take to ensure your fleet is running as smoothly and safely as possible before the temperature drops.

Winter fleet operations bring unique problems in addition to the usual fleet requirements. However, planning ahead of time, using predictive maintenance, and routinely inspecting your cars and trucks can help your operations go more smoothly.

In fact, with these helpful tips, rather than simply preventing, you’ll be able to see a better return on your investment. Prepare for any mishaps by having your maintenance personnel do predictive maintenance, stocking up on key equipment, and keeping essential supplies on hand.

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Used electric vehicle price stabilization is great news because, based on price, Recurrent reports that only 12% of used EVs on the market today would qualify for the tax credits that begin in January 2023 as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

The IRA includes a used EV credit that will be applied at 30% of the purchase price with a cap of $4,000.

All used plug-in electric vehicles with batteries that are at least 7 kWh are eligible if the model year is at least two years earlier than the calendar year in which the taxpayer acquires it and the cost of the used EV is under $25,000.

via electrik

Hyundai and Kia owners are not happy. Owners in recent months have faced ongoing threats or unfortunate successes of having their vehicles stolen due to Hyundai’s lack of installing engine immobilizers.

Then the Kia Boys entered the picture, with a video demonstrating just how easy it was to steal those vehicles making the rounds online. When Hyundai presented a poor solution that would cost owners a significant chunk of change, vehicle owners banded together to take on the automaker in a lawsuit.

This morning, MLG principal attorney Jonathan Michaels sent a letter to California Governor Gavin Newsom asking for the state to initiate litigation against Hyundai over the thefts.

via Jalopnik

Driving through roundabouts and traffic circles can be confusing if you’re unfamiliar with them. Motorists must obey the rules of these circular intersections to ensure pedestrian and car safety. Here are some of the most crucial roundabout and traffic circle rules you should never break.

Enter the intersection only when your vehicle is within the designated lane. Drivers who try to cut in front of oncoming cars in the circle could get a ticket. Also, if a vehicle is so large that it doesn’t fit within the circular pattern, it might cross several lanes of traffic at once, so drivers should proceed with extra caution.

Maintain a constant speed around the traffic circle or roundabout, and strive to keep an open line of sight with other nearby drivers.

via MotorBiscuit

National Teen Driver Safety Week, which runs from October 16-22, provides the perfect opportunity for parents to talk with teens about safe driving habits.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and The National Road Safety Foundation (NRSF) encourage parents to discuss safe driving habits with their young drivers and to be sure teens know the rules of the road before they get the car keys. Ultimately, parents are in control.

There were 2,276 people killed in crashes involving a teen driver in 2020; 748 of the deaths were the teen driver. In 2020, an estimated 90,564 teen drivers were injured in traffic crashes and an estimated 153,566 people were injured in crashes involving a teen driver, accounting for almost seven percent of all roadway injuries that year.

via PR Newswire

President Joe Biden apparently has a plan in the works to reverse gas prices that have jumped an average of 13 cents in the last week.

The president noted that gas prices have dropped by about $1 per gallon since the beginning of summer, “But the price of gas is still too high, and we need to keep working to bring it down. I’ll have more to say about that next week.”

He provided no specifics while talking to a group in Los Angeles about bipartisan infrastructure investments, but it’s possible further releases from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve could play a role. White House officials have offered no formal comment about what action the president is considering.

via The Detroit Bureau

By Ed Pierce, Fleet Management Weekly Contributing Editor

Each quarter, Element Fleet Management conducts research to uncover the latest macroeconomic trends affecting fleets.

The latest Trends brought to you by Element report for 2022 Q3 identified three major trends impacting the fleet industry.

1. The increased adoption of EVs,
2. Continued supply chain challenges, and
3. Increased maintenance costs.

Steve Jastrow, Element’s vice president of consulting & analytics, expanded upon the 2022 Q3 Report to help fleet managers meet their 2022 objectives and start budgeting for 2023.

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Customized Approach Ensures a Perfect Fit from Tactical Projects to Integrated Strategic Efforts

Whether your business has an internal marketing team, relies on an agency, or calls on multiple specialists, FMW has a new, customized, fleet-specific branding program — FMW Fleet Brand Acceleration – that can meet any marketing and sales generation need or budget.

You know that an FMW news item, article, or video interview delivers an immediate increase in click-throughs and awareness. The new FMW Fleet Brand Acceleration program – executed by our own team of advertising, branding, public relations, marketing content, and digital marketing professionals – extends the FMW value proposition, enhancing long-term awareness and generating more sales leads.

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