A Consultative Approach to Fuels and Energy
Booster's energy industry expertise has them uniquely positioned to consult organizations during this period of transition to a greener future.
NAFA Takes Training and Certification Online
NAFA has taken training, exams and certification online in the past year, and the results have been positive.
How ARI Leverages Holman Core Competencies to Support Fleet Customers
By Ed Pierce, Contributing Editor
Fleet Management Weekly caught up with Bob White, President, Holman Fleet & Mobility, who took time to answer our questions regarding the opportunities and issues impacting the fleet industry in the coming year as well as how Holman and ARI are positioned to serve its fleet customers in the post-pandemic business environment.
FMW: What are some of the key trends/challenges/opportunities in the fleet sector for 2021 and beyond?
Bob White: As we begin to emerge from the pandemic, there are several challenges – and opportunities – that we continue to monitor closely.
With interest rates still hovering near historic lows and many businesses looking to maintain financial flexibility and to diversify their liquidity options, we’re seeing a growing number of organizations embrace leasing as a key component of their vehicle acquisition strategy.
Groups Oppose Key Spectrum Shift From Auto Safety to Wireless Devices
Two prominent transportation advocacy groups on Wednesday challenged the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) November decision to shift much of a key spectrum block set aside for auto safety to accommodate the burgeoning number of wireless devices.
The Intelligent Transportation Society of America and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials brought a legal challenge in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia seeking to reverse the FCC’s reallocation of 60% of the 5.9 GHz band spectrum block.
Last year, the U.S. Transportation Department said the FCC plan was “a particularly dangerous regulatory approach when public safety is at stake Automakers oppose the split on safety grounds, while major cable, telecom and content companies say the spectrum is essential to support growing Wi-Fi use.
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Booster Strengthens Upper Management Team
Booster announces the addition of Chief People Officer Ron Storn of KeepTruckin, Zume, and Lyft, and General Counsel Juliana Chen of Guidewire Software and Fitbit to deepen the company's bench of technology talent and support Booster's continued market expansion.
As the last-mile economy accelerates and return-to-work drives additional demand, the company is scaling its engineering, operations, and support functions.
Booster's recent hires are well-timed as the company broadens its customer base, diversifies its product offerings toward alternatives to conventional fuel, and begins supporting customers' accelerated sustainability initiatives with Booster's intelligent mobile energy delivery.
