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Small Fleet•by Shelley Mika•November 1, 2021

The Impacts of COVID on Fleet Services & How to Manage Them

In the Coronavirus new normal, fleet managers need to keep a finger on the pulse of these emerging trends: take-home privileges; vehicle shortages and accident repairs; insurance adjusters; and massive mileage fluctuations.

Small Fleet•by Lawrence Knapp•November 1, 2021

EVs: Residual Values and the Total Cost of Ownership

The EV market has totally evolved in the last decade and will continue to change as EVs become more affordable, longer lasting, and more efficient.

Maintenance & Uptime•by Mike Antich•November 1, 2021

Unscheduled Maintenance Costs Increase 3% in CY-2021

Part and labor prices have increased 4-8%, while part and labor availability have decreased. Due to difficulties sourcing replacement vehicles, fleets are keeping units in service longer. This caused repair spend to increase in 2021.

Small Fleet•by Chris Brown•November 1, 2021

Solve Your Driver Shortage Problem by Retaining Them

Handwringing over the national labor shortage won’t help — but improving your driver retention by 20% is within your grasp. Here are seven strategies to help.

Small Fleet•by Staff•November 1, 2021

2021 Fleet Vehicles of the Year Voting Live

The poll is live for the 2021 Fleet Vehicles of the Year — vote for your favorite car, truck, and/or SUV, share the link, and help contribute to the next Fleet Vehicle of the Year.

Maintenance & Uptime•by Dr. Gareth Fish, PhD, Lubrizol•October 28, 2021

Electrification & Grease Options in Trucks

While the EV market is still developing, greases used in these vehicles will have long-term effects on their range.

Small Fleet•by Stephane Babcock•October 27, 2021

Telematics Marketplaces: An App Store for Fleets

Telematics marketplaces offer app-based tools and data integration with third-party solutions, all through a “single pane of glass.”

Small Fleet•by Mike Antich•October 27, 2021

Extended Cycling & Part Shortages Stress Warranty Recovery in 2021

Supply chain constraints make it difficult to get replacement vehicles leading to extended cycling of those currently in service. This is pushing the envelope of warranty coverage that is exacerbated by a shortage of replacement parts.

Small Fleet•by Jordan Wiklund•October 27, 2021

Enterprise and Microsoft Collaborate on Data and Technology to Evolve the Fleet of the Future

From state-of-the-art onboard sensors to wireless telematics and more, Microsoft Azure is going to help Enterprise scale its fleet to a 350,000+ vehicle connected force by the end of the year. A fully connected worldwide fleet may be just five years away.

Leasing & Management•by Mike Antich•October 26, 2021

Higher Commodity Prices Exert Upward Cost Pressure on Tires

Many tire OEMs have increased prices in CY-2021, ranging from 3-10% depending on type of tire and size. Higher commodity prices and increased ocean freight rates are being passed on to end users as OE profit margins compress.

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