Fleet safety is paramount, but misconceptions can lead to costly mistakes.

Download our latest eBook, ‘Continuous License Monitoring: Myth vs. Fact’ to learn more about:

-The significance of driver behavior in fleet liability risk.
-Overcoming obstacles in implementing continuous license monitoring.
-The financial benefits of a robust monitoring program.
-Real-world statistics highlighting the impact of continuous monitoring.

To download the free eBook from Solera, click here.

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Work Fleet Forum, taking place November 6 – 9, 2023 in Las Vegas, is a curated VIP event; a working retreat that brings together work truck fleet leaders from field service, utilities, telecom, building repair, infrastructure, and food distribution.

With plenty of time for casual interaction, fleet managers are offered a myriad of approaches to learning, including roundtables, small-group meetings, and one-on-one conversations.

The creator of the Work Fleet Forum, Scott Goldman believes “Work Fleet Forum is the perfect place for fleet manager attendees to get answers from fellow fleet leaders who are asking the same questions you are.”

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Belgium-based Sofico is opening its first office in the United States, in the Dallas, TX area, a result of the innovative software company for automotive finance and mobility services entering the U.S. market.

With the official opening of the office in Dallas, and as an industry-leading software developer for automotive finance and mobility services, Sofico plans to expand its products and services to a wider territory and further enhance its presence in the North American market.

“With our new office in Dallas, we want to firmly establish ourselves as an active and global player in the software business of automotive finance and mobility services,” said Sofico Chief Executive Officer, Gémar Hompes.

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In the world of commercial vehicles, downtime is the enemy of profit, and fleets do everything they can to ensure that maintenance is completed on a regular basis to prevent it. That’s precisely where Ford’s patent comes into play – it aims to use robots to inspect fleet vehicles.

These robots would be capable of detecting when a vehicle has a maintenance issue using various sensors, then navigate itself to that vehicle and rectify the problem on the spot. At the same time, the robot would also be capable of performing routine maintenance tasks like changing oil, checking tire pressure, and even washing the vehicle, or charging an EV that needs it.

via Ford Authority

Coke Canada Bottling holds the distinction of being the first food and beverage manufacturer in Canada to embrace electric Class 8 trucks as part of its fleet.

Coke Canada Bottling unveiled its Volvo VNR electric trucks during a special celebration held at its distribution center in east Montreal. The distribution center houses a fleet of 650 heavy-duty vehicles that cater to customers across the region. Coke Canada Bottling’s Volvo VNR Electric trucks utilize a six-battery configuration, enabling a single charge to cover up to 440 km (275 miles). The Volvo VNR Electric trucks will receive dedicated support from their local Volvo Trucks Certified Electric Vehicle dealership.

via CleanTechnica

When Congress rewrote the system governing federal tax credits for electric vehicle purchases, they made a change few noticed at the time that will alter how many Americans car shop in 2024.

Starting in January, you can negotiate for many new electric cars with the knowledge that Uncle Sam will provide a down payment on your new purchase. You’ll be able to assign the federal tax credit on purchases to the dealership. It allows the dealer to provide you with an instant credit on the purchase price of the vehicle, generally in the form of a down payment.

via Kelley Blue Book

For the first time in several years, car prices are actually cooling, and dealers and manufacturers are once again offering cash incentives for new vehicle purchases.

With inventory mounting on dealer lots, OEMs and dealers alike are dropping prices with massive swings, hoping to lure more clients in the door. With EV inventory racking up even faster and showing as much as 103 days of sales covered, it makes sense that EV prices are dropping faster than average. Tesla is the biggest discounter, seeing average sales drop from $62,272 to $55,106—and that number is from July, before Tesla dropped Model S and Model X prices significantly earlier this month.

via Jalopnik

Fleet Management Weekly’s fleet industry experts know the fleet market. Combined with our fleet-experienced marketing team, we can connect any company with more sales opportunities. Not just leads, but targeted sales opportunities.

Engaging an outside branding and marketing group like Fleet Management Weekly’s Brand Acceleration, can result in compelling messaging, delivered through a medium that targets the right decision-makers, and reaches them at the right time.

If you are attending the AFLA conference, October 2nd-5th, look for Janice Sutton, Ted Roberts, or Ed Pierce to obtain your first cache of FleetLeads (available to FMW clients) and to learn more about our Brand Acceleration marketing program.

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EV intenders are more likely to consider purchasing a BEV when the automaker has a partnership with a charging or technology brand, according to Escalent’s latest EVForward study findings.

BEV purchase consideration would increase by an average of 29% if a preferred automaker partnered with one of the top five public charging brands, and 22% if it partnered with one of the top five technology brands.

“With charging being a key concern for consumers, if an OEM were to partner with a charging network, many of those concerns may dwindle and result in an improved charging experience,” said K.C. Boyce, Automotive & Mobility and Energy vice president at Escalent.

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There is a growing opportunity for smart fleet management providers to expand their services to new regions and markets, with the increasing globalization of businesses.

The key element driving the market for smart fleet management is the vehicle telematics. The integration of telematics systems provides valuable data on vehicle location, maintenance needs, and driver behavior.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are being leveraged to analyze vast amounts of data generated by smart fleet systems, which enables predictive maintenance, route optimization, and data-driven decision-making.

-via GlobeNewswire