By eDriving

Preventing crashes isn’t just about installing new technology or enforcing compliance. It’s about reshaping how your organization thinks about driving. At eDriving, we call this a Crash-Free Culture®. It’s the focus of our new white paper, “The Road to Driver Safety.”

A crash-free culture is one in which driver safety becomes a shared value, championed from the C-suite to the cab. It makes safe driving second nature — not just an obligation.

A crash-free culture doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built intentionally on five key elements that work together to shape behavior, build accountability, and create long-term impact.

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Photo: Frank Memolo on right in Jets jersey with son Chris

By Tod Trousdell, Fleet Marketing Consultant and Partner, RobertsTrousdell Communications

For this round of Fleet Pro Focus, we chat with one of the most well-rounded folks in the biz – Frank Memolo, Senior Manager of North American Fleet at Teva Pharmaceuticals.

He’s that rare breed of fleet professional who’s worked in senior positions in both the service sector and as a fleet manager. Frank knows fleet. He’s also one of the most affable pros you’ll ever meet and is a man of few, yet specific, words when it comes to the industry.

“As technology evolves, so will the fleet industry… Data and AI will reshape how fleets are managed and it wouldn’t surprise me to see each vehicle managed individually based on data pulled from the vehicle.”

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By Lisa Drake, P.E., Director, Fleet Electrification at Merchants Fleet

The fleet industry is approaching a pivotal juncture, with electrification increasingly positioned as a potential path forward for businesses working to reduce emissions and operating costs.

As fleets venture into this complex landscape, one constant emerges: data will be essential in guiding strategic decisions and shaping the future of fleet management using advanced telematics.

Telematics capabilities are expanding to offer a more nuanced view, not only of energy consumption and vehicle deployment, but also where and how EVs are charged, and what that means for operational costs and efficiency.

Merchants Fleet is actively monitoring these trends and staying ahead of the curve and can help support fleet operators through this pivotal transition.

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Consumer sentiment dipped in June but is showing signs of recovery in early July, reflecting cautious optimism. Used vehicle sales and service activity are gaining momentum, while new vehicle sales remain steady.

Year-over-year growth in spending accelerated in April, then moderated in May. June data shows a leveling off, suggesting consumers are adjusting to inflation and interest rate dynamics. The Index of Consumer Sentiment rose 7.1% in May, fell 3.6% in June.

New-vehicle supply has increased over the past month, while used supply remains steady. Retail prices for 2022 model year vehicles declined 0.2%, and wholesale prices fell 0.3%—a normal seasonal pattern.

via Cox Automotive

The U.S. just handed the fossil fuel industry a big win. No matter how you look at it, that win will be short lived.

Electric vehicles are already displacing millions of barrels of oil per day, saving hundreds of millions of metric tons of carbon dioxide from entering into the atmosphere.

With or without U.S. support, the world will march on towards cleaner sources of energy.

via Inside EVs

In shocking news (that isn’t all that shocking) New York City’s controversial congestion-pricing plan has made good on all its promises.

Traffic in the so-called “Congestion Relief Zone” below 60th Street in Manhattan has been greatly reduced. Backups at bridges and tunnels are far less common. And the city is raking in millions from the $9 per vehicle toll.

In the face of making money and saving lives, Republicans and some Democrats are still fighting over whether the plan should continue.

via Jalopnik

Motive announced the global availability of Positive Driving, a new AI model that automatically identifies positive driver behaviors, such as quickly reacting to obstacles to avoid collisions or creating a safe following distance.

Insights from Positive Driving enable managers to lead coaching sessions with recognition, foster a more motivating safety culture, and reduce accidents and turnover.

“With Positive Driving, we’re giving companies an easy way to recognize excellence on the road…,” said Hemant Banavar, Chief Product Officer at Motive.

To learn more about how to improve fleet safety, visit Motive Driver Safety and Motive Driver Coaching.

By Ed Pierce, Editor, Fleet Management Weekly & FleetWiki

The global fleet fuel card industry is rapidly evolving, driven by new technologies, sustainability initiatives, and increasing complexity in fleet operations.

Fuel cards have become essential for both commercial and government fleets, as they aim to control expenses, enhance security, and streamline administrative processes.

By staying up-to-date with the latest trends and utilizing the full capabilities of modern fuel card platforms, fleet managers can unlock significant savings, improve oversight, and position their organizations for long-term success.

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Geotab analysis shows that driving speed has a greater impact on EV range than summer heat, especially for larger vehicles on longer trips.

Using anonymized telematics data from over 3 million trips, Geotab has compared how temperature and speed affect energy use in light-duty EVs, including sedans and cargo vans.

“Drivers tend to worry about using the aircon in hot weather, but our data shows that your right foot can make the biggest difference, particularly at high speeds,” said Charlotte Argue, Senior Manager, Sustainability, at Geotab.

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By Brad Gintz, co-founder and CEO, EZ LYNK 

In the world of fleet operations, the question isn’t whether downtime will happen—it’s when and what kind of impact it will have when it does.

Imagine that vehicles could tell you what’s wrong before they experience a problem. Predictive Intelligence—including early detection, remote troubleshooting, and operational efficiency—makes this possible.

Predictive intelligence doesn’t just solve problems—it prevents them. For modern fleets, integrating real-time data and predictive diagnostics creates a ripple effect that enhances operational stability and efficiency at every level.

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