As Vehicle Theft Skyrockets, IntelliShift Keeps Fleet Vehicles Safe
By Fleet Management Weekly Staff
One underreported aspect of fleet safety involves protecting vehicles from theft. With expensive onboard components and catalytic converters in high demand, vehicle theft has skyrocketed over the last couple of years.
To learn more about IntelliShift and how fleet managers can prevent vehicle theft from happening to them, we spoke with Erin Gilchrist, VP of Fleet Evangelism at IntelliShift.
"IntelliShift brings all of those day-to-day fleet management aspects to life with daily insights that help fleet managers be more predictive and proactive... We’ve helped many customers use telematics to find stolen assets quickly before any damage occurs. We’ve also alerted our customers when their vehicles are mobilized after hours or they’ve been parked at a location or a site."
Peterbilt Recognized as 2024 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation
Peterbilt is proud to announce its recognition as a 2024 Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation by the Women In Trucking (WIT) Association, marking another consecutive year of receiving this esteemed honor.
“Peterbilt values its diverse workforce. Being recognized as a Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation reflects our continued commitment to fostering career advancement opportunities that empower women and creating a workplace culture that values and celebrates the contributions of all employees,” said Jason Skoog, Peterbilt general manager and PACCAR vice president.
Lucid’s Modified Air Pursuit EV Police Cruiser Will Catch You if You Try to Run
A modified version of Lucid’s Air EV was recently tested by the California Highway Patrol. The fierce-looking “Lucid Pursuit” will catch you if you try to run with unrivaled range and performance.
Lucid’s Air Sapphire can hit 0 to 60 mph in just 1.89 seconds. That’s faster than the Porsche 918 Spyder (2.1 secs), Buggati Bolide (2.17 secs, and Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale (2.3 secs). Basically, you won’t be outrunning one of these with your average (or even a not-so-average) car.
The 2025 Lucid Air Pure is “the World’s most efficient car,” with a record efficiency rating of 5 mi/kWh. It also has the highest MPGe rating of any EV, with 146 MPGe from the EPA.
Auto Market Weekly Summary
The auto industry is experiencing a notable upswing, with new light-vehicle sales up 10.6% year over year in October.
Fleet sales saw a mixed performance, with large rental fleet sales up 52.5% year over year, commercial fleet sales down 7.6%, and government fleet sales up 8.7%. The estimated fleet share of 13.9% was down compared to last year’s share of 15.9%.
Wholesale used-vehicle prices were down month over month and year over year in October, according to the Manheim Used Vehicle Index (MUVVI). Wholesale vehicle values declined 0.1% in October on a seasonally adjusted basis, as the MUVVI declined to 202.8, down 3.2% from a year ago.
Fleet Advantage’s Brian Holland Honored as Monitor’s 2024 “Innovator” Icon
Fleet Advantage proudly announced that President and CEO Brian Holland, CPA, CTP, CLFP, has been awarded the prestigious “Innovator” Icon Award from Monitor Magazine.
The Monitor Industry Icon Awards, now in its sixth year, acknowledges outstanding professionals in the equipment finance sector across six categories: Current Leader, Innovator, NextGen, Pioneer, Retiree, and Veteran.
Holland’s influence at Fleet Advantage extends beyond financial success. He has cultivated a forward-thinking company culture that emphasizes diversity, mentorship, and employee growth. His dedication to professional development has led to Fleet Advantage achieving numerous industry recognitions, including Monitor’s “Equipment Finance Team of the Year” and inclusion on its “Best Companies” list in the ESG category.
