By Brett Carlson, co-founder and CEO, ServiceUp

In my two decades of leading technology companies and now building ServiceUp, the strongest businesses don’t just run on fuel and spreadsheets, they run on trust.

For fleet managers that means trust with repair shops, parts suppliers, insurers, drivers, OEMs, and everyone else in the ecosystem.

At the end of the day relationships are what get your calls answered first before everyone else, your vehicles prioritized, and your business supported when disruption hits.

At a time when supply chain pressure, vehicle breakdowns, and labor shortages are squeezing managers from every angle, those trusted partnerships may be the most valuable asset you could have.

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By National Grid

Utilities are key partners to plan for the electric fleet transition. They are a natural partner for public and private fleet operators, as they understand the grid impacts of adding the large load an electrified fleet often represents.

And utilities need to be engaged early to ensure that grid infrastructure is upgraded to reliably handle the charging needs. Utility fleet electrification advisory programs are becoming a valuable way to engage with large and small fleets, including business, municipal, school, transit, and government customers.

National Grid has been providing hundreds of customer fleet electrification assessments for many years. This experience has provided many critical lessons learned for guiding future electrification efforts and other utilities are moving forward with similar models.

Learn more about the benefits of fleet electrification, the complete fleet electrification process, results from National Grid’s program, and how to get started by engaging with your utility early.

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Photo: Pablo Ormachea of Motus

By Fleet Management Weekly Staff

While there are a few one-size-fits-all reimbursement platforms, Motus markets itself as the gold standard in vehicle reimbursements due to its centralized platform and customizable solutions.

Motus processes over two billion dollars in reimbursements each year, pairing employees with tax-advantaged strategies to minimize waste.

To learn more about Motus’s reimbursement solution, as well as its recent report on American drivers, we interviewed Pablo Ormachea, VP of Data at Motus.

“Fleet managers who are looking for reimbursement policies have a lot of priorities to balance. Those who care the most about retention and efficiency should explore options beyond a one-size-fits-all solution.”

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Zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales continued to rise in California in 2024, with manufacturers reporting 30,026 zero-emission trucks, buses, and vans sold — representing nearly 23% of all new Class 2b–8 vehicle sales.

The data is according to information reported by manufacturers to the California Air Resources Board (CARB).

“This continued growth in zero-emission truck sales shows that manufacturers are stepping up to meet California’s clean air goals and that the transition to cleaner fleets is accelerating,” said CARB Chair Liane Randolph. “With strong sales, a growing credit surplus, and rapid innovation, the industry is proving that zero-emission technology is ready for wider deployment.”

via CARB

The federal government’s primary car safety watchdog has delayed several rules that were meant to take effect for the 2026 model year.

They include a new “head-to-hood test” that would measure how a car is likely to hit a pedestrian in an accident, the first test evaluating whether the automatic emergency braking systems automakers advertise actually work, and tests of blind-spot warnings and lane-keeping systems.

Automakers say they can’t engineer systems to meet a standard they can’t first read.

via Kelley Blue Book

image: IIHS

Five out of seven electric vehicles recently tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety boast award-worthy performance in a key crash test, while two others struggle with protection for back seat passengers.

Four 2025 models — the BMW i4, Chevrolet Blazer EV, Tesla Cybertruck and Volkswagen ID.Buzz — earn good ratings in the moderate overlap test. The Tesla Model 3 is rated acceptable. The rating for the Cybertruck applies to models built after April 2025, when changes were made to the front underbody structure.

The Ford F-150 Lightning and Nissan Ariya, which earn ratings of poor and marginal, respectively, also offer good protection for the driver but fall short when it comes to protecting passengers in the rear.

via IIHS

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released early estimates for motor vehicle traffic fatalities in the first half of 2025, projecting a substantial 8.2% decline in roadway deaths.

An estimated 17,140 people lost their lives in motor vehicle crashes from January through June 2025, down from 18,680 fatalities during the same period in 2024.

“These preliminary figures are encouraging and reflect NHTSA’s close collaboration with state and local partners, especially law enforcement, to improve safety on our roads,” NHTSA Chief Counsel Peter Simshauser said. “But even as we see progress, these numbers are far too high, and we remain focused on reducing traffic fatalities even further.”

via NHTSA

By Ed Pierce, Editor, Fleet Management Weekly

As 2025 unfolds, fleet managers in North America navigate a changing landscape influenced by rising costs, the push for electrification, digital advancements, and the instability of trade.

Decision-makers in the U.S. and Canada need to consider regulatory hurdles, increases in private funding, and evolving digital tools to remain competitive.

Fleet managers in North America are pressured to change quickly. To stay competitive, they need to be good at figuring TCO, protect themselves from tariff risks, come up with a step-by-step plan for introducing EVs, and other crucial elements.

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By eDriving

For fleet managers, safety isn’t just another compliance box to check — it’s the heartbeat of an effective, sustainable operation. Every collision avoided represents a person returning home safely, a vehicle kept on the road, as well as cost-savings.

Yet, despite the critical importance of safety, many organizations struggle with where to begin or how to sustain meaningful improvement.

That’s where eDriving’s new white paper, The Road to Driver Safety: Getting Started, comes in. This practical guide offers a clear framework for creating a crash-free culture and supporting drivers at every stage of their journey.

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Fleet Advantage, a leading innovator in specialty financing, fleet data analytics, fleet management services, and life cycle cost management, proudly announced the launch of OffLease Reimagined.

OffLease Reimagined is a fleet-oriented software tool, with sophisticated bank and financial capabilities designed to modernize the heavy-duty truck lease surrender process.

Adding to its significance, OffLease Reimagined was recently honored as the winner of the prestigious Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) Excellence in Innovation Award.

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