As a fleet manager, maximizing the resale value of your vehicles is crucial for optimizing your company's bottom line. When the time comes to cycle out older fleet vehicles, you want to ensure you're getting the highest possible return on your initial investment.
Topics: Fleet Management, Vehicle Leasing, Fleet News
As a fleet manager, you're tasked with maximizing the value and efficiency of your vehicles. One crucial factor in this equation is understanding the life expectancy of your fleet assets. How long can you expect your vehicles to remain in service before requiring replacement?
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet News, Misc
As a fleet manager, you know that change is inevitable for leasing companies. New technologies and business models constantly emerge, shaping the future of fleet management. Looking ahead, you need to understand the key innovations that will disrupt and transform the fleet leasing industry over the next decade.
Topics: Fleet News, Misc
You grew up rolling in a boxy blue van, crammed between siblings in the cramped backseat. Family road trips meant tunes cranked up and windows down, beach towels spilling over the seats.
Topics: Fleet News, Misc
As a fleet manager, you know that staying on top of industry best practices is crucial for success. But with new technologies and regulations popping up all the time, where can you find the most up-to-date resources? Don't worry; we've got you covered.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet News, Misc
In the ever-evolving world of technology, businesses are constantly on the lookout for innovative ways to improve their operations. In the realm of fleet insurance, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) has begun to take center stage.
Topics: Fleet News, Misc
Fleet vehicles are a cornerstone of many businesses, contributing to cost savings and operational efficiency. Approximately 1 in 5 new vehicles sold are "fleet" purchases, indicating their significance in meeting the transportation needs of various industries. For example, a logistics company can benefit from a fleet of cargo vans to ensure timely and secure deliveries, ultimately leading to customer satisfaction and retention.
Topics: Fleet Management, Fleet News, Misc
Upfitting vans for fleet needs can be a bit tricky, but by steering clear of some common mistakes, you can save both time and money. Here's a friendlier breakdown of the top five upfitting blunders to avoid:
Topics: Fleet News, Misc, Vehicle Upfits
There was a time when engine idling was the right thing to do. Decades ago, drivers learned that constantly restarting a gasoline vehicle could drain the startup battery and consume fuel with the start-up process.
Topics: Fleet News, Misc
The idea that you could turn on the air conditioning at home as you leave work or check what's left in the fridge remotely was once a thing of fiction. However, such things are now part of many people's daily life.
Topics: Fleet News, Misc
Stay up-to-date with the latest tips and trends and fleet-related topics to help you keep your business running at the top of its game and driving your fleet forward!
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