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.
An estimated 422 people could lose their lives in roadway crashes during the Christmas holiday period and another 438 traffic fatalities may occur over the New Year's holiday weekend, according to National Safety Council data predictions.
What should a fleet professional know when utilizing assets with run-flat tire versus a non-run-flat tire? According to mounting and balancing equipment manufacturers and tire manufacturers the consensus is a run-flat’s unique construction makes them more difficult to mount and demount.
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Overall average wholesale prices softened in November from a year ago mostly due to 2017 prices that were elevated due to increased demand from hurricanes Harvey and Irma, even though values of former fleet vehicles increased, according to Tom Kontos, KAR Auction Services' chief economist.
Commercial vehicles with usage-based insurance market is projected to grow by more than 18% by 2024, according to new research from Global Market Insights, Inc.
Mazda, Hyundai, Toyota, and Audi have received top marks for reliability and a low cost for repairs, according to data from automotive repair data and diagnostic solutions provider CarMD.com Corp. The findings came in the 2018 CarMD Vehicle Health Index Make and Model Reliability Rankings.
LeasePlan USA will begin offering its commercial fleets telematics products from Geotab, a Toronto-area leader in tracking and connected vehicle technology.
About 40% of Americans expect to make more service calls during this holiday season than any other time of the year, according to new data from Verizon Connect.
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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LeasePlan USA has joined the Road to Zero safety coalition and released three new safety programs, the Alpharetta, Ga.-based fleet management company has announced.
Using telematics and fuel card integrations, a fleet manager identified driving habits that helped improve one of his truck's cost per mile.
Citing the higher cost of crude oil, many major manufacturers of finished lubricant products increased prices from 5% to 8% in CY-2018. Plus, each model-year, more OEMs require the use of more expensive synthetic motor oils.
Companies are spec’ing selectors to take advantage of more fuel-efficient vehicle technologies, such as higher-speed transmissions, turbocharged smaller displacement drivetrains, and, when possible, downsizing to a smaller vehicle.
