By Brian Holland, President and CEO, Fleet Advantage April 23, 2024 Businesses with heavy duty transportation fleets are no strangers to economic fluctuations. These companies have experienced the ripple effects of market downturns, supply chain disruptions, and shifting consumer demand. In such uncertain times, flexibility becomes a key factor of success. Just as companies in a variety of industries adjust production schedules, inventory levels, and sourcing strategies to respond to changing market conditions, organizations with transportation fleets must adapt financial strategies, budgetin ..read more

Today NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) held the highly anticipated General Session at its 2024 Institute & Expo (I&E) in San Antonio, featuring a dynamic panel with esteemed OEM leaders and a compelling industry update with Ted Cannis, CEO of Ford Pro. “Today’s General Session at I&E provided attendees with unparalleled insights and strategies to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of fleet management,” said Bill Schankel, CAE, CEO of NAFA. “From Ted Cannis’ enlightening industry update to the engaging discussions during the OEM Panel, our attendees gained invaluable pers ..read more

The 19th annual Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America™ Awards were announced with Ford earning eight awards, double the amount of any other brand. Toyota also had a strong performance with four winning models. Ford continued to impress in this year’s awards by sweeping all four segments in the Truck category, and four of six segments in the Van category. The frontrunner for Ford’s F-series pickups was the F-150 Lightning, which carried on the legacy of its gasoline counterpart and brought home the F-150’s ninth overall win in the Full-Size 1/2-Ton Pickup segment. The F-350 XL had the lowest ..read more

NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) today held a Media Day event at its annual Institute & Expo (I&E) in San Antonio, TX. At Media Day, over a dozen leading companies shared breaking news, innovations and other important announcements with industry reporters and publications in back-to-back press conferences. Media Day provided a unique opportunity for companies to showcase the latest developments in the fleet industry. Participants showcased a range of industry advancements in data analytics, safety technologies, electrification and more. “We were thrilled to bring Media Day bac ..read more

NAFA Fleet Management Association (NAFA) proudly celebrates the accomplishments of the graduates of its Certified Automotive Fleet Manager (CAFM) program. These future fleet leaders were just honored at NAFA’s 2024 Institute & Expo (I&E) in San Antonio, Texas. “We are excited to recognize the outstanding achievements of our CAFM graduates,” says Mike Camnetar, CAFM, NAFA Board President. “These dedicated professionals have completed a comprehensive program that equips them with the skills and knowledge needed to drive innovation and excellence in fleet management. Congratulations to a ..read more

Automakers from General Motors to Volvo Cars, alongside utilities and charging app operators are calculating their financial cut as EVs that allow their owners to sell power back to grids become a more realistic prospect. Among the breakthroughs that are bringing vehicle-to-grid (V2G) closer, automakers have set up their own energy units, joining the software platforms, energy distributors and others that are vying for V2G revenue. They do not yet know how much they might make. Most of the money will go to EV owners, leaving just pennies per kilowatt for intermediaries selling power to grids ..read more

A new generation of patrol vehicles are here for the NC State Highway Patrol. On Friday, the Patrol unveiled the 2024 Mustang as its newest standard which drivers can expect to see out on the roads in the next few months. According to NCSHP, 25 of the Mustangs will serve as marked vehicles across the state. “History and traditions are an important part of our Patrol Family and the use of Mustangs have their beginnings on the SHP in the 80’s and early 90’s,” the NCSHP said in a Friday announcement alongside a few glamour shots of the ‘stangs. NCSHP also address the price of the vehicles, sayin ..read more

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