The Transformative Power of Fleet Telematics
Welcome to another episode of Let’s Speak Fleet, where we bring you expert insights on the latest trends and technologies in fleet management. In this episode, Wheels’ Telematics Expert, Shannon Keck, joins host Carlos Oropeza to dive into the transformative power of telematics in improving fleet performance. Shannon shares how telematics enhances driver behavior, improves overall fleet safety, and proactively manages vehicle maintenance through predictive analytics.
Fleet Week: 3 Must-Attend Conferences in San Diego
Fleet Week in San Diego, from November 4 through 8, offers the Global Fleet Conference, the Fleet Forward Conference and the Fleet Safety Conference - three must-attend events all in one place. We hope to see you there.
Looking Out for Carrier Fraud
Fraud is, unfortunately, a huge concern for carrier fleets these days. In this issue we have a timely article from Truckstop’s Lisa Haubenstock on how brokers can get guidance when it comes to carrier compliance and a generalized risk assessment. Read it HERE.
Fleet Week in San Diego
Fleet Week is happening in San Diego in under three weeks' time, with the Global Fleet Conference (register HERE) from Nov.4-6, and the Fleet Forward Conference and the Fleet Safety Conference from Nov. 6-8 (register for both of those HERE). I will be at Fleet Forward and hope to see you there!
Smart Fleet Marketing for 2025
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GM Takes a Shot at Ford After Taking Over as Number Two EV Brand in the US
GM is the second best-selling EV brand in the US after topping Ford in the third quarter. With EV prices coming down, GM took a shot at its rival on Tuesday, saying it “doesn’t need a skunkworks team to create affordable EVs.”
“We’re now the number two seller of EVs in North America,” GM boasted during its 2024 Investor Day on Tuesday.
After selling a record 32,095 electric vehicles in Q3, GM officially overtook Ford through the first nine months of 2024. GM has sold 70,450 EVs in the US through September, while Ford has sold 67,689.GM told investors on Tuesday that new models are helping improve EV profits. With “the most diverse EV portfolio in the industry,” the company is taking EV market share from rivals.
Motus Monthly Fuel and Mileage Trends: September 2024
By Ken Robinson, Director of Product Marketing, Motus
Seasonal Shifts: Winter fuel blends are starting to arrive around the U.S., adding downward pressure to fuel prices. Many professionals extended their Labor Day holiday, leading to a decrease in business mileage across most regions before the push to close 2024 begins.
Data from Motus shows that national fuel prices slightly decreased to $3.38 in September, compared to $3.44 in August, and prices stayed lower than 2023, with September 2023 pricing at $3.66.
Looking at September business mileage trends by region in the US, business mileage was down across the country with the West 17.39% lower than August, the South 17% lower, Northeast 14.67% lower, and the Midwest 5.85% lower.
