Today, the sky is the limit with alternative-fuels and propulsion systems being developed, tested, and produced for the work truck industry.
Work Truck’s annual accident trends report will likely be an anomaly for years to come. It’s clear that the first few months of the year have been incredibly impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. But, it’s not all COVID-related impacts.
To say operating a fleet in 2020 is “challenging” would likely be the biggest understatement of the year. Nothing is the same as it was in 2019. Even if your operations never stopped, there are likely big changes you have had to deal with.
Varying lead times, a continued focus on safety and green transportation, and concern over aesthetics are just a few trends occurring with vocational truck and van upfits right now.
Right now, as the coronavirus has become a part of everyday life, everyone is thinking and talking about a return to “normal.” How do we return to our new fleet normal, and what is that going to look like possibly? Here are a few factors to consider and suggestions to navigate the current fleet waters:
During difficult times, how do you keep your morale up, and uplift the spirits of your drivers, too?
To justify time away from your already busy schedule, events should provide educational value and networking opportunities with people that matter.
The way fleet was run yesterday is not how fleet will be run tomorrow and we have to be open to change.
Technology is leading the pack, but repair costs, the evolution of 5G, and driver safety programs round out the top four factors impacting accident management in the future.
Do your homework, calculate for the long haul, and know what your tech and tire lifecycle costs truly are.