Mixed-energy fleets are on the rise — in fact, in a recent study we commissioned through Frost & Sullivan, we found that 80% of global commercial fleet leaders aim for at least 25% of their fleets to be EVs by 2030. While the survey focuses on ways to navigate and capitalize on the shift to electrification in Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, there are some U.S.-specific insights of note.
NAFA’s 100 Best Fleets contest celebrates excellence in fleet management by recognizing top-performing fleet operations. Open to all fleet organizations and agencies across North, Central, and South America, the contest serves as a benchmark for outstanding practices in fleet management. The 100 Best Fleets project team analyzed the 2024 contest application data for a demographic overview of this year’s 100 Best Public and Commercial Fleets.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming fleet management in many ways, from optimizing fleet operations to speeding up repairs. According to the 2024 Market.us AI in Transportation Market report, AI in transportation is expected to reach around $21.4 billion globally by 2033, growing annually at a rate of 19.5 percent. Alongside this investment growth, we see more government activity focused on AI and transportation as well.
The City of Richmond in British Columbia is one of this year’s top-performing Canadian fleets. Ranked at #34 in the 2024 100 Best Fleets contest, Richmond has a fleet of 537 assets. Its Fleet Division enhances corporate operations by acquiring, maintaining, and managing a diverse range of vehicles and specialized equipment….
Benchmarking metrics are the foundation of accountability in professional fleet management. Fleet professionals continuously compare their agency’s current performance with the previous period data — as well as to that of similar agencies and — to help increase the performance of their fleet…
Fleet managers across the country are working to reduce fleet emissions, and electric vehicles (EVs) are an important part of the strategy. It is a complex effort with challenges including charging infrastructure, vehicle availability, range limitations, budget constraints, and more.
By taking advantage of the latest solutions like fleet management software and the growing field of fleet telematics, fleet managers can lower costs over time. But there are also simple, practical interventions that don’t require much extra investment but may still yield great results.
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.