In preparation for NAFA’s upcoming Fleet Policy Workshop on October 7–9 in Indianapolis, Maria Neve, vice president of eFMC services for Inspiration Mobility, explains why a well-crafted fleet policy is more important now than ever.
Whether you are piloting electric, natural gas, hydrogen or any other emerging technology, the key to success lies in careful preparation. Implementing new technologies represents a major change for a fleet and should not be taken lightly. What are the best practices and pitfalls to avoid?
In areas prone to hurricanes and other types of turbulent weather, it is critical for fleet managers to help their drivers plan for emergencies, prioritize safety, and protect their vehicles.
Driver safety is a priority for many company-owned or operated fleet programs. But what about your employees on the road in their personal cars? This gray area, so to speak, is often ignored. But the risk is anything but gray.
The implementation of home chargers for employees is a strategic decision that should align with a fleet’s EV goals, budget constraints, and culture. By Dave Lewis For many fleets, an EV home-charging program offers additional cost savings and boosts employee satisfaction. However, the effectiveness of a take-home strategy hinges on the strength and clarity of its underlying policies. These policies…
By Carla Kalogeridis Fleet professionals pursue their Certified Automotive Fleet Manager designation for a variety of reasons — professional development, new to the field, to help earn raises and advancement, or to make themselves more attractive on the job market. Whatever the motivation, they all say the program surprises them in one way or another. Ernest Garcia, CAFM, director of…
By Michael Taylor Vehicle-generated data is is continuously generated by vehicles equipped with internet connectivity and onboard sensors. This data can include information such as vehicle location, speed, acceleration, fuel efficiency, engine performance, and other operational parameters. As vehicles incorporate increasingly more sophisticated technology, they generate more and more data during their daily operation. Fleet managers know that more data…
By Darryl Syler, CPFP, BCFP In our continuous effort to be a sustainable and green fleet, the City of Alexandria Fleet Management has begun using the Eagle Enforcer all-weather (A/W) tires. Goodyear’s high-performance, all-season tire is developed to perform in the demanding operating conditions encountered by police vehicles. The tire is made of a soy-based rubber compound with silica. We…
By Rachael Plant Fleets often face challenges when it comes to simplifying data collection to gain actionable insights into their operations. Some of these challenges include lacking necessary data analysis skills, delayed access to data, and the inability to integrate fleet solutions with existing systems or legacy infrastructure. Furthermore, tapping into all the information can get tricky when dealing with…
Fleet professionals from 46 U.S. states, 14 countries, and 6 Canadian provinces convened this week in San Antonio, Texas, for a record-breaking attendance of the largest fleet industry gathering since 2018. Attendees were extraordinarily engaged throughout the week, with most sessions consistently at standing-room only. I&E is the premier professional development and networking event for fleet professionals in every segment,…