Fleet operating costs increased in CY-2019 due to higher PM costs, ongoing pressure to increase maintenance labor rates to address the widespread tech shortage, and higher prices for commodities to manufacture replacement tires.
October 25, 2019
Merchants Fleet CEO Brendan P. Keegan and Senior VP of Sales Tom Coffey discussed the significance of the rebranding summit, and what it means for clients, employees, and the entire company.
February 27, 2019
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.
January 22, 2019
Here are 15 recommendations from nine subject-matter experts on how to further improve OTD times.
September 24, 2018
Since the start of its business transformation strategy 18 months ago, LeasePlan USA has assembled an all-new leadership team. The business is addressing three key mega trends: the transition to subscription services, digitalization and zero-emission mobility.
July 30, 2018
Fleets are gravitating away from sedans and toward SUVs/crossovers, due in part to their improved MPG, roomier interior, and AWD options.
July 5, 2018
Holman Enterprises appointed Bob White as president of its fleet management company ARI in late April. White comes to the role with an operational background, having served as chief operating officer and before that vice president of operations.
June 20, 2018
In just under six years, Webb has joined the fleet industry, seen it evolve, and risen to become the head of a major fleet management company.
March 28, 2018
Mike Albert Fleet Solutions is a full-service fleet management company offering open- and closed-end leases, purchase-leaseback options, and a comprehensive suite of fleet management solutions.
February 1, 2018
Donlen’s future product roadmap is focused on the serving the changing fleet market. It is designed to prepare its fleet clients for trends such as Mobility as a Service, autonomous vehicles, and the movement to a “sharing economy.”
February 1, 2018
With 26 years in fleet, Edwards is motivated by growth and change she sees happening within the fleet industry and the evolving role of today's fleet manager.
February 1, 2018
While the way fleets define and perceive executive fleet management has changed in recent years, companies still lean heavily on preexisting methods in executive fleet management as a way to recruit and retain top talent.
January 1, 2018
Brendan P. Keegan brings a unique perspective as CEO, based on having served as a client, board advisor, and business partner. As a client, he gained firsthand experience of Merchants service capabilities, as a board advisor he provided strategic guidance, and as a business partner he learned the inner-workings of the company.
January 1, 2018
Senior VP Brice Adamson now leads Enterprise Fleet Management, which has a portfolio of more than 470,000 vehicles and a network of more than 50 fully staffed local offices in the U.S. and Canada.
December 1, 2017
Fleet operating costs remained stable in CY-2017, primarily due to the lower volatility of fuel prices. But, there is upward pressure on maintenance labor rates and higher commodity prices that will impact the cost of replacement tires.
November 1, 2017
