In this month's recap, we’re covering a derby challenge for a cause, a steadier remarketing outlook for 2025, quake-ready facility upgrades, an AI-first uptime push, and a daylight saving safety tune-up, plus leadership spotlights and real-world recovery lessons.
This episode is sponsored by Chevron.
Top Stories This Month:
Derby for a Cause: Bobit’s Corporate Derby Challenge is back. Team Fletcher is building for the Hourglass Foundation to support the next generation of mechanics and makers. Get involved, sponsor, or start your own build.
Remarketing in 2025: Values are stabilizing. Premium, low-mileage units move fast while older trucks soften. Cycle intentionally, plan reconditioning, and time listings to meet demand.
Quake-Ready Shops and Depots: Roof-to-wall connections, shear wall bracing, and targeted retrofits cut collapse risk and protect uptime. Treat your building like preventive maintenance.
AI for Uptime: VMS, formerly EVAI, is refocusing on AI-driven visibility. The goal is faster decisions and less downtime for small fleets, independents, and dealers.
Daylight Saving Safety: Brighter mornings and darker evenings change risk. Refresh dusk driving habits, verify lights, confirm ADAS calibrations, and watch fatigue signals for the first week after the switch.
Video Picks This Month:
A Fleet Career to Celebrate: Rob Minton receives the Lifecycle Award. Mentorship, partnerships, and leadership you can put to work.
People-First Leadership: Oleg Cytowicz on practical tech adoption and the mindset new managers need.
Automated Reimbursement 101: How modern programs work, where the control points live, and what managers should watch.
Inside PALFINGER’s Uptime Play: How faster parts distribution and service support keep trucks on the road.
Heavy Recovery, Real Costs: On-scene lessons with Cascade Heavy Rescue and Casey LaDelle. The right plan and tools save thousands.
Quick Hits Before You Roll:
Sprinter turns 30 and looks ahead
Digital cargo theft levels up with a high-dollar tequila heist
GM stops BrightDrop production at CAMI
Kooner Fleet Management launches FleetIQ maintenance tech
Circle K introduces cardless fleet payments with vehicle-based authorization
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