NAFA Names the 2024 100 Best Fleets in the Americas at its Annual Institute & Expo
Today NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) announced the 100 Best Fleets in the Americas for 2024. NAFA’s 100 Best Fleets in the Americas program recognizes peak-performing public and commercial fleet operations, as well as the Fleet Professional and Fleet Technician of the Year. The winners were announced this morning during NAFA’s annual Institute & Expo (I&E) in San Antonio.
“The 100 Best Fleets contest plays such an integral role in the NAFA community,” says Mike Camnetar, CAFM, NAFA Board President. “These awards showcase the outstanding achievements and leadership within our industry. We commend these fleets and individuals for their dedication to excellence and innovation, and we look forward to seeing what they accomplish in 2024.”
NAFA’s 2024 I&E Media Day Unveils Cutting-Edge Fleet Innovations & Insights
NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA), the vehicle fleet industry’s largest membership association, held a Media Day event at its annual Institute & Expo (I&E) in San Antonio, Texas, where over a dozen leading companies shared breaking news, innovations and other important announcements with industry reporters and publications.
“The product launches and exciting announcements made during Media Day are a testament to the fleet industry’s dedication to progress. These cutting-edge technologies, solutions and insights set the course for a more connected and efficient future,” said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA.
To read the full press release, including breaking news by company, click here.
Navigating the Switch from Gas to Electric Utility Vehicle (EUV) Fleets
By Elbert Walters III, Executive Director, Powering Chicago
From Amazon and DHL to Comcast and IKEA, major corporations are transitioning away from gas-powered vehicles to electric utility fleets.
And for good reason: electric utility vehicles (EUVs) offer numerous advantages – from money-saving and reputational benefits to environmental sustainability.
The aim of this article is to shed light on some of the most pressing concerns utility fleet managers have when considering the switch to EUVs.
Among the factors to consider, long-term planning is essential. A qualified contractor will emphasize the importance of planning for future electrical capacity expansion, which can yield cost savings in the long run. Additionally, networking charging stations on a smart system is advised.
Open Source Safety? Elektrobit Proves Future Cars Can Be Coded More Like Video Games
Cars are notoriously hard to code. Coding games is vastly easier, using widely open-source software that’s widely available for download, but while a software bug or defect may be irksome to an electronic gamer, a similar defect in any of the myriad safety critical systems onboard a vehicle could kill people.
Automotive software products and services supplier Elektrobit is introducing the first open-source software development kit certified for safety-critical automotive systems. Part of that compliance is warrantying and protecting the software against present and future bugs, glitches, and cyber attack threats via over-the-air (OTA) updates and continuous development.
Strategic Planning for Growing Your Business’s Fleet Utilizing Historical Data
By Rachael Plant, Senior Content Marketing Specialist, Fleetio
Expanding a business requires meticulous planning and strategic decision-making, as growth comes with its fair share of challenges, particularly when it comes to a business's fleet.
Businesses can use historical fleet data during growth planning to determine the number of assets needed — whether vehicles, equipment, or labor — to match growth projections.
Balancing the costs of acquiring and maintaining resources against projected revenue increases is essential to ensure financial viability and avoid over extension.
Through historical fuel use analysis, businesses can monitor fuel consumption trends, identify discrepancies, and implement strategies to improve fuel efficiency, such as route optimization, driver training programs, or improved preventive maintenance (PM) schedules.
