This time last year, no one knew a thing about coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19. In less than twelve months, this has come to redefine nearly everything we do, especially fleet operations. Where were you when you first heard the term COVID-19? When was the first time you thought about how it might impact your organization? Did your emergency response…
COVID has brought about many changes related to mobility and electrification. The types of vehicles we choose, the ways we use them and the overall need for various types of vehicles have changed. COVID has also accelerated the use of alternate mobility options across the world, especially in cities, impacting behaviors, number of miles driven and destinations. There’s no doubt…
Motivational speaker Kevin Brown opened NAFA’s first-ever virtual conference & expo with energy and optimism, setting the tone for what proved to be an exceptional experience despite its unconventional format. Author and motivational speaker Brown took the virtual stage to share the story of his unconventional path to business and personal success, a philosophy he calls The Hero Effect®. The…
This is the first of a series of NAFA interviews with the next generation of fleet professionals from various fleet sectors. Fleet industry demographics are rapidly evolving. While the industry has traditionally been dominated by males 51-60 years old, more than half (54 percent) of new trucking hires will be needed to replace retirees, and even more new roles will…
Fleet managers today are being asked to predict the future. Traditionally the term “rightsizing” refers to quantifying the vehicles and staff necessary to fulfill fleet functions. However, the coronavirus pandemic has made rightsizing challenging, as the delivery landscape of next week or even a few months from now remain uncertain. There are no ready answers to the questions Fleet Managers…
Keeping drivers safe on the road is critical, and well-trained drivers can make the road safer for everyone, reduce a company’s liability and improve efficiency. The National Safety Council reported that the most dangerous part of an employee’s workday is when they are on the road, which is why it is vital to offer driver training, even to experienced drivers….
COVID-19 will accelerate many global trends – especially social and technological trends. Working from home, home-delivery, broadband usage, automation and robotics have all spiked irreversibly during global lockdowns. Although perhaps it doesn’t immediately look like it, vehicle electrification – with fully-electric vehicles – will also grow post-crisis. We’ve written previously about the risks, benefits, and opportunities for building resilience in…
Why this report matters to fleet managers: A lack of ownership or access to the data that fleet vehicles generate is viewed as directly detrimental to secure operations. Owners are concerned about the collection of their personal data and privacy rights. The Internet-of-Things opens the potential for data misappropriation without user permission. Automakers’ stake in controlling data has an estimated…
Women are swiftly scaling ranks in the fleet industry. Today, women comprise 47 percent of the trucking workforce, including 7 percent of drivers and 23 percent of fleet management roles. The number of female fleet business owners is also on the rise. American Express 2019 State of Women-Owned Businesses report found that, between 2014 and 2019, the growth in the…
The pandemic is the most recent example of the need to update procedures and policies documents. Five others include residual personal data in vehicle digital memory when vehicles are remarketed; legalized marijuana; using fleet vehicles for second jobs; carrying weapons; and using cell phones for calls and texting. Estimates of Fleet Policies in Place Pandemics – 0-1% Data Clearing –…