(Photo: Inspiration Mobility Group’s Josh Green)

By Fleet Management Weekly Staff

As the Founder and CEO of Inspiration Mobility Group, a company dedicated to helping fleets maximize the benefits of going electric, Josh Green has launched a new coalition designed to advocate for retaining the 45W tax credit.

We sat down with Green to learn more about the 45W tax credit, why it’s so beneficial for fleets, and how he and other leaders in the fleet industry are trying to protect it.

“The 45W is the Commercial Clean Vehicle Tax Credit, which offers a tax credit to fleets that adopt and use electric vehicles. The credit ranges from $7,500 for a light-duty vehicle up to $40,000 for a qualifying heavy-duty vehicle. It’s essential for the industry.”

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By Ed Pierce, Editor, Fleet Management Weekly

Fleet marketing professionals are under intense pressure to maximize return on investment (ROI) from their campaigns, and AI Agents are the game-changer they need.

These intelligent digital assistants harness the power of data analytics, fundamentally transforming fleet marketing and giving us a decisive edge over the competition.

AI platforms automatically sniff out potential leads from websites, social media, and even your CRM. Machine learning scores them based on engagement and needs.

By automating tasks and enabling personalized marketing, AI helps you build the most effective programs, delivering a sustainable competitive edge.

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By Chris Miller, Recall Masters

It only takes one missed safety recall to create a nightmare scenario for a fleet operator. An accident, a fire, even a fatality. While not all recalls carry the same level of risk, failing to identify and address critical issues can expose your business to severe liability.

Today’s fleets are impacted by a growing number of recalls tied to safety and quality. And when a driver unknowingly operates a vehicle with an open recall, it’s not just their safety at stake. It’s your company’s reputation, operational continuity, and legal exposure.

Without a solid process or a partner to keep track of and manage recall data, the chances of missing a major issue go up. Companies that do this well usually team up with a provider who can handle large-scale VIN tracking and provide real-time recall updates.

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Pennsylvania passed a “no touch” rule. It’s now the 28th state in which police officers can pull you over just for touching, tapping, or swiping on your cellphone. Even to unlock the device or bring up navigation. Even while stopped at a red light.

States with “no touch” laws specify that drivers can’t touch their cellphones while on a public roadway. Ever. But not every state is this strict.

Montana still has no restrictions on cellphone use while behind the wheel. Other states, such as Ohio, have a “one swipe” rule. So if you accidentally lock your cellphone or need to swipe to change apps, authorities will cut you some slack. But no typing out a text message.

via MotorBiscuit

George Washington’s Carriage Tax of the late 1700s was the nation’s first federal wealth tax. The tax was levied on horse-drawn carriages, which were then considered symbols of extreme wealth.

Taxing American motorists has long been the standard way to raise the cash for fixing America’s roads and highways. Electric vehicles have so far been exempt from such fees. Trump’s budget reconciliation bill proposes a solution: a $250 annual registration fee for EVs and $100 for hybrids

There’s no other consumer product in America that gets taxed like this simply for existing, years after purchase, with no link to usage or value.

via InsideEVs

There are many variables to weigh when choosing any car, let alone one for a college student. The process can be overwhelming.

When picking a car, remember that it may also need to continue as the primary mode of transportation after college and into the first few years of building a career. Put a little time into thinking about what that may look like regarding the cost of ownership, commuting needs, and lifestyle.

An affordable payment is a function of a vehicle’s cost. Whether the parents or the student shoulder the monthly installments, those car payments must be kept low.

via Kelley Blue Book

A new study has revealed an updated list of U.S. states with the fastest and slowest drivers for long trips and urban travel.

Wyoming took the crown as the U.S. state with the fastest drivers at an average speed of 71.8 mph during extended trips. The maximum speed in Wyoming is 80 mph.

New Mexico and Idaho drivers weren’t far behind Wyoming at average speeds of 71 and 70 mph, respectively. Georgia took fourth place at 69.9 mph, while Florida rounded out the top five states at 69.4 mph.

via autoblog

(Photo: Diana Holland, Founder and Managing Director of Cavis)

By Fleet Management Weekly Staff

Cavis offers tailored consulting services to manage fleet costs, integrate new technologies, and optimize operations, serving a diverse portfolio of clients across the industry and helping fleet suppliers fine-tune their sales and go-to-market strategies.

By taking a broader view of the industry to solve the most pressing problems facing fleets, Cavis is driving meaningful transformation across the fleet industry.

To learn more about Cavis and what they have to offer, we interviewed Diana Holland, Founder and Managing Director of Cavis.

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NTEA – The Work Truck Association will welcome commercial vehicle industry leaders to its Executive Leadership Summit with a full-day program Sept. 23, 2025.

This year’s event will be held at Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest in Ypsilanti, Michigan — conveniently located 15 miles from the Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

During this event, chassis OEMs, economists, data analysts and industry leaders will share targeted information, including key trends, forecasts and insights.

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By David Piperno, CFO, SparkCharge

The global consumer automotive market has already spoken, reflected in an International Energy Agency report just published in May that predicts a quarter of global car sales will be electric.

The EV sector has been valued at half a trillion dollars in 2023, making it easy to do the math with respect to market opportunity as well as the job creation and business opportunities across the automotive value chain.

States like California have played a constructive role in pushing innovation forward. Rather than limit that role, we should embrace and learn from it.

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