The procurement function of researching, negotiating contracts, and purchasing fleet vehicles must harmonize with the management of those assets, so the corporation can achieve the most efficient and best utilization of a fleet’s vehicle lifecycle.
Commercial fleet adoption of telematics systems is expected to continue its torrid growth trajectory and increase to 20 million units in three years from the current 13 million units due to the increasing popularity of video-based driver management products and other solutions, according to the industry's leading analyst.
Richard “Dick” L. Malcom, former fleet administrator for State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., passed away on Jan. 20 in Bloomington, Ill. He was 67.
Bridgestone Europe N.V. will acquire TomTom's commercial telematics business, which is the largest among European fleet telematics providers, to create a leading data platform for connected vehicles, the company has announced.
The average prices for used fleet vehicles sold at auction increased 6.2% to $12,464 in 2018, despite a weaker finish to the year that saw a 0.4% decline in December, according to Tom Kontos, KAR Auction Services' chief economist.
Long-time fleet manager Mike Bieger, along with his wife Karen, brother John and sister-in-law Kathy, have founded Black River Fleet, providing in-depth consulting services to corporate fleets throughout North America.
Prices and volume are not expected to plummet in 2019, but industry experts seem to feel that the best-case scenario will be a plateau, and more realistically, will fall slightly.
SambaSafety has introduced Qorta, a national driver monitoring platform that offers federal and state safety data on drivers and combines it with analytics to help fleets stay on top of driver risk.
BMW's 2020 7 Series will enter its sixth generation with a more powerful optional V-8 engine, new technology, and enlarged kidney grille that aligns it more with the brand's 2019 X7 flagship SUV.
The 2018 LA Auto Show included plenty of notable vehicle debuts, including the Jeep Gladiator midsize pickup, Hyundai Palisade three-row SUV, Toyota Corolla Hybrid and AWD Prius, Lincoln Aviator, Mazda Mazda3, and BMW X7 three-row SUV.
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The 2019 Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan will arrive at U.S. dealerships in February as the new entry-level model that provides another option for companies that offer C-Class or CLA sedans to sales associates.
The Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association has opened registration for its Forum on Big Data, which has been scheduled for March 19.
For the first time in the U.S., the odds of dying in a motor vehicle crash (one in 103) have been surpassed by the chance of dying accidentally from an opioid overdose, which have risen to one in 96, according to new data from the National Safety Council.
Merchants Fleet has updated its branding and will no longer be known as Merchants Fleet Management, the company has announced.
