There have been microchip shortages, workforce challenges, supply chain disruption, and interest rates hikes. All are catalysts for innovation and transformation, which will make fleet stronger as solutions are developed.
Refuse fleets are one of the fastest growing markets for compressed natural gas, primarily because of the significant fuel cost savings that can be realized. The Natural Gas Vehicle Institute offers these key factors refuse fleets need to examine when considering upgrading to CNG.
To centralize a 100% decentralized fleet — nearly 60 individual fleets and 4,200 vehicles dispersed nationwide — a well-thought-out change management plan is paramount, says Adam Nesbit, VP of procurement for TurnPoint.
No one predicted the spike in replacement parts prices over the past several years nor the delays in getting out-of-stock parts. This assessment explains how these numerous price increases add up to big expenditures raising TCO.
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An unfavorable compliance review can result in a public relations nightmare, high insurance rates, and difficulty in attracting quality drivers. But motor carriers have an opportunity to ask for a do-over.
To facilitate discussion of today’s industry challenges, Automotive Fleet offers a platform for fleet managers and other fleet professionals to exchange their diverse opinions and perspectives.
Fleet managers are being challenged by out-of-control new-vehicle acquisition and repair costs. Auto parts prices have reached unreasonable levels that no procurement manager could ever have fathomed five years ago.