MENU
SEARCHThe slight improvement seen in August among small business vehicle purchases turned downward [in September] with a 61-percent fall off vs. a year ago, reports CNW Research.
CNW Research reports in its Retail Automotive Summary for October: “With overall auto sales down 26.5 percent in September, total fleet and commercial sales held their own (to be generous) showing a decline of about 12 percent keeping a stinker of a month from turning into a black hole.”
“The slight improvement seen in August among small business vehicle purchases turned downward [in September] with a 61-percent fall off vs. a year ago.”
“State government deliveries of fleet vehicles continue to shrink under a withering contraction of tax revenue and tighter budgets. This segment of the fleet business was off nearly 31 percent in September vs. a year ago. While large business fleets are taking fewer cars each month, their share of total fleet/commercial has risen.”
AI-powered inspections are transforming last-mile fleets by replacing manual checks with highly accurate automated scans that detect defects in seconds. By giving fleet operations visibility into the daily condition of their vehicles, you can identify trends over the vehicle’s lifecycle that enable improved procurement decisions, route management, driver training and accountability.
Read More →
Still managing your motor pool with spreadsheets and manual approvals? Loyola University replaced outdated processes with automated fleet management, eliminating overtime and saving up to $50,000 annually. See how they did it.
Read More →
48% of field service leaders are investing in AI to manage customer communication and self-service. Get the latest on how fleets are using AI and thinking about the future.
Read More →
There are five ways seat belts protect occupants from injuries, according to the Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security.
Read More →
What does AI mean for fleets? Get the answer — and learn other top tech trends.
Read More →
Check out how small fleets and independent drivers power Wreaths Across America each December and why their impact matters more than ever.
Read More →
A new VMS survey shows small fleet managers are stretched thin, with most handling operations solo and eager to adopt digital tools for relief.
Read More →
This video features a reminder from the Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Connecticut Police Chiefs Association, urging drivers to prioritize safety this Halloween.
Read More →
VMS’s new Co-CEO, David Prusinski, shares how an AI-first approach will give small fleets and repair shops the tools to compete like big players.
Read More →
Three fleets share best practices to prep vehicles for winter and prevent downtime when the cold sets in.
Read More →
