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AF Editor Mike Antich talks with Wheels President Matt Dyer to learn what went into selecting the newly merged fleet management company’s name, values, tagline, and what to expect going forward
The three companies bring together a collective 180+ years of fleet management experience under a new singular brand.
According to a company release, Localiza and Unidas’ combined vehicle fleet now numbers 450,000, the largest of its kind in Latin America.
A top priority for the two merged companies is to develop a common fleet platform. Currently, each legacy company continues to operate on separate platforms. Following a six-month study, here’s the strategy they unveiled.
Fleet fixed and operating costs are increasing across the board, in particular fuel prices, higher acquisition costs, lower incentives, and unscheduled maintenance expenses. The forecast is for fleet expenses to increase for the next three years.
The earlier COVID lockdowns precipitated a perfect storm that amplified pandemic-induced labor constraints and that exacerbated the pre-existing shortages of automotive service techs and CDL drivers for Class 3-8 trucks.
He assumed the position in November 2021 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.
The new combined Executive Leadership Team (ELT) consists of equal representation from each company and strives to set, meet, and exceed high internal expectations despite functioning as two companies as they work through a seamless and strategic corporate structure and transition plan.
BP plans to grow its global network of EV charging points from around 11,000 to more than 70,000.
Automotive Fleet views itself as a facilitator to provide a platform for different voices from the industry to sound-off on today’s challenges. This regular column is designed to encourage discourse for fleet professionals to let their voices be heard to their peers and other industry professionals. Here is what is top of mind for fleet professionals on the upward pressure on fleet costs.
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