The Benefits of Advanced Tech Platforms for Fleet Vehicle Transactions
By Brad Parker, Co-Founder and CEO, DealNow
Fleet managers are constantly seeking innovative solutions to streamline their operations and maximize efficiency. One area that has seen significant technological advancement is the buying and selling of fleet vehicles for inventory management.
Advanced tech platforms today are changing this process, offering numerous benefits to fleet managers, including enhanced fraud protection and the ability to now initiate private sales.
Tech platforms offer comprehensive inventory management tools that allow managers to monitor their fleet's composition, age, and value in real-time.
Calling the AFLA Community to Support Wildfire Relief Efforts
As communities in southern California are currently battling devasting wildfires, AFLA believes in the resilience of the communities we live, work, and serve. AFLA is here to support the recovery efforts in any way we can.
I would like to call on our members to get involved, to help make sure our communities are supported and cared for. Please consider supporting the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank or any of the many disaster response partners.
I appreciate everyone’s efforts and for proving once again that our people are the heart of this community. - Karyna Zarate, AFLA President
GM is Using AI to Find Ideal Spots for EV Charging Stations
To ensure new charging stations are sited where they’ll have the most impact, GM’s data scientists are tapping into artificial intelligence. AI tools analyze EV traffic patterns, driver behaviors, and existing infrastructure to identify optimal locations for chargers.
By treating site selection as a mathematical optimization problem, these algorithms evaluate factors like traffic flow and proximity to other chargers. The results are then visualized on detailed maps, helping stakeholders understand the reasoning behind each recommendation. Human experts review and refine these suggestions to finalize charging site plans.
Once the data-driven decisions are made, GM works with its partners to bring these strategic charging stations online.
OWL Services: Solutions for Fleets Transitioning to Clean Energy or Maintaining Traditional Fuel Needs
Photo: Allen Goetz, Director of Fleet Sales with OWL Services
By Fleet Management Weekly Staff
With over 30 offices nationwide and over 1,500 field service professionals, OWL Services is helping fleets manage their fueling needs while complying with environmental standards and sustainability goals.
To learn more about OWL and how the company works with fleets, we spoke with Allen Goetz, Director of Fleet Sales with OWL Services.
"When a fleet is looking for someone to come out and twist the wire nuts and turn the wrenches in their EV project, we are that company. We’ll not only get the job done on the front end with utility coordination and permitting straight through construction but also preventative maintenance and break fixing in the e-mobility space."
Wholesale Used Car Prices Fell in December
Car dealers paid nearly 1% less for used cars at auction in December than they did in November. Wholesale prices tend to become retail price changes after about six to eight weeks, so the change likely means lower prices for used car shoppers in late winter.
The index finished 2024 up 0.4% from a year before, as the supply of used cars nationwide remains low. Automakers built fewer cars than planned during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. That will constrain supply for years to come, helping keep prices high. Used car retail prices increased in December, settling at $25,565 on average. But dealers paid 0.8% less at auction, showing that a minor price drop is possible soon.
