The Big Secret in Life
Now on the cusp of Labor Day, we cheer for our kids going back to school and are worried for the safety of our family, friends, and colleagues in the path of Hurricane Idalia.
Scientists tell us that this summer has been the hottest on record. This is what climate change looks like and it’s going to continue apace. In this week’s FMW newsletter we feature insightful articles about companies that are offering solutions that energy-conscious fleets are seeking now.
Apropos of Labor Day, we love this quote from Oprah Winfrey: “The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work.”
Have a happy and safe Labor Day weekend,
Janice Sutton
Editor in Chief
NAFA Relaunches Sustainable Fleet Certificate Program
NAFA is in the midst of relaunching its successful Sustainable Fleet Certificate Program, with options for both online and in-person learning.
Fleet Advantage Experts Provide Complimentary Fleet Safety Audits During Brake Safety Week
Fleet Advantage announced it will be offering complimentary Fleet Audits in conjunction with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Brake Safety Week, this week, August 20 – 26. To schedule a complimentary Fleet Audit please email [email protected] or click here.
Brake Safety Week is an annual commercial motor vehicle brake-safety inspection, enforcement, and education initiative conducted by law enforcement jurisdictions in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. Throughout the week, inspectors focus on conducting their North American Standard Level I and V Inspections to identify any out-of-adjustment brakes and violations to then capture and report this brake-related data to CVSA, with the results to be released in the fall.
Sylectus Fleet Case Study: 15% Year-over-Year Growth for Trucking Company ITDS
Learn how ITDS, a small trucking company, scaled significantly and maintained outstanding customer service without adding additional people.
Sylectus TMS can automate operations and streamline processes throughout your fleet.
Download the case study to learn more about how a cloud-based TMS can help propel your fleet.
How Long Do Electric Cars Last?
An electric car will last as long as a car with an internal combustion engine (ICE), if not longer, because electric vehicles (EVs) don’t have all the mechanical components of an ICE vehicle. In other words, there are more things that can wear out or go wrong in an ICE car than in an EV.
The nationwide average age of a car is now 12.5 years. It’s a number that has been steadily rising for the past few years. Electric cars are a recent enough development that we don’t have a deep well of data to draw from. However, there is no reason to believe that an EV won’t last as long as an ICE vehicle if taken care of. Read on to learn more about EV battery life.
