Adapting to the Rising Complexity of ADAS Repairs for Fleets
By Jay Horak, CTO, Opus IVS
The fleet industry is experiencing significant changes, particularly with the increasing prevalence of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) in modern vehicles. While electric vehicles (EV) have captured headlines, it’s ADAS that is presenting the most immediate challenges for fleet operators.
The intricate technologies behind ADAS—such as lane-keeping assistance, collision avoidance, and automated braking—are pushing fleets to invest heavily in advanced diagnostic solutions and technician training to stay ahead.
Fleet operators must adopt a forward-thinking approach, leveraging partnerships with solution providers and accessing the latest repair protocols to stay ahead.
The Strategic Role of Fuel Card Data
“In today’s fleet management landscape, data is a game-changer. It’s not just about keeping records; it’s about leveraging information that can drive efficiency and cost savings,” says Jim Perkins from Shell Fleet Solutions US. READ MORE.
Fleet Conferences: Maximize the Value
In today’s Fleet Marketing column, Ed Pierce talks about how your conference initiatives “should be spearheaded by marketing in collaboration with sales, and it is essential to involve customer-facing accounts, customer service, and C-level managers to effectively strengthen customer relationships.” READ MORE.
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Straight Talk on Fleet
In this episode, Erin Gilchrist interviews Ernie Garcia, Director of Fleet Management and Business Systems at Gothic Landscape. Ernie has succeeded by working closely with the teams he services, creating an environment where safety and efficiency can shine!
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Congestion Pricing Update: Fewer Than 500K Vehicles A Day Are Entering the Central Business District
A new trove of data, which breaks out tolled vehicles from those that remain on the untolled West Side Highway, reveals just how successful the first few weeks of congestion pricing have been.
In the first workweek of the toll, from Jan. 6 to Jan. 10, there was an average of 538,955 vehicle entries into the Central Business District, an 8.17-percent decrease in traffic compared to the years leading up to congestion pricing. In the second week, from Jan. 13 to Jan. 17 there was an average of 556,381 vehicles driving into the CBD, a 4.78-percent reduction compared to pre-congestion pricing traffic.
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