By Teri Ross, Vice President, Sales and Client Relations, PARS

Fleet vehicle relocation in 2025 looks very different from what it did even five years ago. Rising costs, larger and more geographically dispersed fleets, stricter compliance requirements, and elevated customer expectations have reshaped what it takes to move vehicles effectively.

For fleet managers, relocation is no longer a routine function—it is a strategic process that impacts cost control, driver productivity, compliance standing, and ultimately, organizational performance.

For more than 25 years, PARS has adapted to this evolving environment by aligning its services with fleet managers’ needs—cost control, downtime reduction, safety assurance, compliance management, and data-driven insights.

The company’s philosophy remains simple but powerful: support managers in achieving their objectives rather than asking them to adapt to a provider’s limitations.

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By Maureen Gillespie, Vice President of Sales at Inspiration Mobility Group

Sometimes the stars align to create a moment too powerful to ignore. Astronomers call it a Supermoon: a phenomenon that’s brighter, bigger, and closer than usual.

Fleet managers are experiencing their own version right now: a rare overlap of federal tax credits, state incentives, and favorable market conditions that make electrification not only sustainable but financially irresistible.

This fall represents a rare alignment of incentives, market economics, and regulatory momentum – a September Supermoon of Savings that won’t appear again anytime soon. Fleets have a narrow launch window to capture these incentives.

Don’t try to shoot for the moon alone. By partnering with an experienced electric fleet management company (eFMC), fleets can turn this fleeting moment into a rocket boost for your bottom line.

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By Tod Trousdell, Fleet Marketing Consultant

Looking to gain insight into one of fleet’s biggest FMCs – as well as some of the biggest issues facing the fleet industry today, I sat down with Matt Dyer, CEO of fleet management company Merchants Fleet.

Today’s fleet management landscape looks much different than it did a short decade ago – a time when nearly a dozen medium to large FMCs competed for business from the same fleets.

Now, after years of consolidation and disruption, there are far fewer FMCs, with seemingly four – Holman, Element, Wheels, and Merchants – competing for the lion’s share of large commercial fleet business.

“What we hear more and more is how important it is for Merchants…to truly understand the specifics of our client’s business and industry. So, the choice of FMC shouldn’t just be about scale – it should be about the ability to build a true partnership…”

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Engineers at General Motors are testing a system designed to assess whether older drivers can still drive safely and effectively by calculating a “driver retirement score” using various vehicle and driver data.

Unlike previous methods that focused on specific driving aspects, GM takes a broader approach.

In the patent application, the system says it can monitor factors like driver reaction times, squinting, and signs of fatigue using the various sensors and computers built into their cars. In addition, the system records how often other motorists honk, whether the turn signals are used and used correctly, and whether they obey or disregard road signs.

via Autoblog

Wholesale used-vehicle prices (on a mix, mileage, and seasonally adjusted basis) were flat in August compared to July.

The Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index (MUVVI) was unchanged at 207.4, representing a 1.7% increase from the same period last year. The seasonal adjustment softened the results for the month, as non-seasonally adjusted values increased more than typically seen for the month.

“Changes in wholesale values have continued to defy gravity a bit this year, as the industry suffers from lower used-vehicle inventory levels and increased demand from consumers for affordable vehicles,” said Jeremy Robb, deputy chief economist for Cox Automotive.

via Cox Automotive

Renewable natural gas (RNG) continues to play a significant role in the fueling of medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles in California.

RNG is not a fossil fuel. It’s produced from carbon already present in the biosphere, being sourced from landfills, wastewater, and agricultural waste—and is chemically identical to conventional natural gas.

“Renewable natural gas offers the most immediate, cost-effective, and scalable way to deploy clean trucks and buses and significantly reduce greenhouse gas and criteria pollutants… and it does so without upending existing business operations,” said Daniel Gage, president of The Transport Project.

via CleanTrucking

When the time comes to get their next ride, new car buyers are willing to switch to another automaker much more easily today than in the past, but some brands are still holding their ground.

A new study shows that while overall brand loyalty has dipped in the first half of 2025, General Motors managed to take the top spot among multi-brand manufacturers. Ford secured the highest loyalty rate of any individual brand.

The numbers suggest the auto industry is continuing to find its footing after the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, even if some of last year’s loyalty gains have already begun to fade.

via CarScoops

Netradyne, a global leader in AI-powered road safety and fleet management solutions, announced the launch of its Customer Obsession Tour in honor of the company’s 10th anniversary.

The nationwide road tour showcases Netradyne’s holistic, AI-powered platform for connected fleet performance, engaging customers across major metro areas, as well as featuring the company’s advanced video telematics technology.

Along the route, the Netradyne team will connect with fleet leaders and drivers, as well as participate in industry events, while the Netradyne RV will operate as a mobile demo center, offering customer, prospects and media hands-on access.

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By Bill Bishop, SVP of Sales and Marketing, FLD Remarketing

Welcome to our Q3 installment of FLD’s White Metal Market Report. This is our 9th year of sharing news, views, and predictions on the used white metal wholesale market.

The wholesale used work truck market didn’t make any drastic moves south. Instead, it experienced far more moderate depreciation than in the past few years, a (pleasantly) surprising development. There are a lot of factors keeping used work trucks in high demand.

Tariffs have certainly remained an unknown but gone are the hand wringing and fear that had been so prevalent when last we weighed in. Instead, fleets seem content to let the tariff game play out before reacting.

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Photo: LAI Fleet’s Anna Goodman

By Fleet Management Weekly Staff

While small- and medium-sized fleets are often overlooked by larger providers, FMCs like LAI Fleet have built a reputation for delivering full-service fleet leasing and management solutions to fleets of all sizes.

Formerly known as Leasing Associates, LAI Fleet has a legacy spanning over 65 years. The company operates nationwide, working with fleets to manage the entire lifecycle of their vehicles.

We spoke with Anna Goodman, a Fleet Account Executive at LAI Fleet, to learn more about how the company operates, what it offers fleets, and the biggest challenges facing the industry today.

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