Too Much Data, Not Enough Time: 4 Tools Every Fleet Manager Needs When Managing Fleet Data
By: Tom Callahan, President, Donlen
If there is one thing that all fleet managers have in common, whether they have a 50-vehicle fleet or a 3,500-vehicle fleet, it’s that the amount of data they have to deal with can seem overwhelming.
And to manage this data efficiently as it relates to far-reaching corporate goals, you as a fleet professional are even more challenged. So how can you make due with such little time? We hear this question throughout the industry often, and the first thing we tell fleet professionals is that they need to understand their company’s critical goals. From there, you can identify fleet goals that will support your corporate goals.
Let’s look at four vital fleet analytics tools that will help you save time and add value to your fleet program.
VW Could Face Tens of Billions in Additional Compensation Costs
Senior EU official wants same compensation for European diesel owners.
Volkswagen is expected to close a deal requiring it to pay $14.7 billion to settle charges it cheated on diesel emissions tests.
Under the agreement with U.S. and California authorities, the German maker will provide owners of vehicles equipped with its 2.0-liter turbodiesel at least $5,000 in compensation, and possibly a lot more if they choose to have VW buy back one of the affected vehicles.
But the settlement only covers the nearly 500,000 2.0-liter TDI models sold in the U.S. during the 2009 to 2015 model-years – with a separate settlement to follow covering a 3.0-liter model, as well. That fact isn’t sitting well with European consumers and regulators who feel the automaker should provide compensation there, as well.
ADESA – Kontos Kommentary
In the latest Kontos Kommentary, Tom Kontos, Executive Vice President, Customer Strategies and Analytics at ADESA, provides his insight and updates regarding used vehicle market conditions.
Verizon to Enhance Significantly its Connected Vehicle Business with the Acquisition of Telogis
Seeking to add best-in-class Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) technology and services, specifically in the connected vehicle and mobile enterprise management sectors—as well as expanded distribution relationships—to its Verizon Telematics subsidiary, Verizon Communications Inc. announced it has signed an agreement to purchase Telogis, Inc., a private company based in Aliso Viejo, California.
“With a comprehensive enterprise product portfolio and partnerships with some of the world’s leading vehicle and equipment manufacturers, Telogis brings a world-class software platform and new distribution relationships to Verizon Telematics’ already expansive suite of connected vehicle solutions for consumers and enterprise customers,” said Andrés Irlando, CEO of Verizon Telematics.
What Successful People Do On Sunday To Be Productive All Week
It’s hard not to resent Mondays. The day marks the end of the fun and freedom of the weekend—and that’s especially true during the summer, when ordinary Saturdays and Sundays have a carefree vacation vibe.
Even if you love your job, the angst of having to go back to the grind on Monday can leave you disorganized and spinning your wheels all day.
Then you have to spend the rest of the week playing catch up.
