Mercury Associates Shapes Strategies to Help Each Fleet Adapt and Thrive
(Photo: John Martin, Mercury Associates)
By Fleet Management Weekly Staff
As technology advances and the fleet industry continues to recover post-pandemic, the field of fleet management is rapidly evolving. Electrification mandates and supply chain issues lead fleets to rely on expert consultants to navigate this ever-changing landscape.
We sat down with John Martin, a manager at Mercury Associates, to learn more about how his company is helping fleets navigate a rapidly evolving industry.
"We are...completely independent and vendor-neutral, meaning we don’t resell products or services. This allows us to provide objective, unbiased advice that prioritizes the best interests of our clients. Our expertise spans virtually all aspects of fleet management."
Motus Monthly Fuel and Mileage Trends: November 2024
By Ken Robinson, Director of Product Marketing, Motus
Thanksgiving Holiday Slowdown: Data from Motus shows that national fuel prices continued to remain consistent at $3.36 in November, compared to $3.37 in October, but prices are higher than November 2023 when the pricing was at $3.18.
Looking regionally, fuel prices in November remain highest in the Western US at $3.76 and lowest in the Southern US at $2.79.
Looking at November business mileage trends by region in the US, business mileage was lower across the country with the West 21.64% lower than October, the South 18.74% lower, Northeast 21.64% lower, and the Midwest 20.98% lower.
Trump May Cancel US Postal Service Electric Mail Truck Contract, Sources Say
Donald Trump's transition team is considering canceling the U.S. Postal Service's contracts to electrify its delivery fleet, as part of a broader suite of executive orders targeting electric vehicles, according to three sources familiar with the plans.
The move, which could be unveiled in the early days of Trump’s administration that begins on Jan. 20, is in line with Trump's campaign promises to roll back President Joe Biden’s efforts to decarbonize U.S. transportation to fight climate change – an agenda Trump has said is unnecessary and potentially damaging to the economy.
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These Electric Trucks Can Tow More Than 10,000 Pounds
While there may not be many all-electric trucks to choose from at the end of 2024, more are on the way despite some delays. Until then, the small selection of battery-powered workhorses currently available is putting in the work.
Every available electric truck has a max towing capacity of over 10,000. While many have a gas counterpart (Ford's F-150 Lightning is the electric version of the top-selling F-150), there are some entirely original EVs in the truck world like Rivian's R1T introduced in 2021.
The three best electric trucks for towing based on tow capacity, cost, battery range, and efficiency are: Ford F-150 Lightning: 10,000 pounds max; Rivian R1T: 11,000 pounds max; Chevrolet Silverado EV: 12,500 pounds max.
