The first wave of commercial electric trucks and vans are coming. Fleets looking to electrify first need to research and invest in charging infrastructure, understand the new technologies, and seek out adoption incentives.
The challenges of the past 12 months have given delivery fleets many opportunities to learn, innovate processes, and grow.
How are fleet managers and strained delivery systems keeping up with consumer trends and supply chain challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Merchants is working with BrightDrop to procure 12,600 BrightDrop EV600s, an all-new, electric light commercial vehicle purpose-built for the delivery of goods and services over long ranges.
Merchants Fleet has launched an innovative new vehicle electrification initiative, Electrify Fleet, which seeks to deploy new EVs in the commercial market, including through the introduction of the Lordstown Endurance all-electric commercial pickup truck for its clients.
Merchants Fleet is launching a national fleet leasing and rental program for logistics brokers through a new partnership with a third party administrator for final-mile delivery companies.
Merchants Fleet and OneRail are launching a national fleet rental and leasing program for its logistics partners, which will enable business growth for the logistics partners through reduced vehicle costs.
Under the partnership, YourMechanic will provide contactless vehicle repair to Merchants Fleet clients at the convenience of the drivers’ home or fleet lot.
Merchants Fleet has secured $50 million in growth financing that will enable the fleet management company to further accelerate its growth and expansion in the industry.
Merchants Fleet’s VP of Marketing & Innovation, Amanda Rogers, received a 2020 Outstanding Women in Business Award from NH Business Review.