The sticker price on a new work truck or van is just the beginning of the conversation. The more important question is how you pay for it. Buying and leasing each carry different implications for cash flow, taxes, flexibility, and long-term cost. For small and ... Read More »
When the original Ram ProMaster City and the Ford Transit Connect bowed out a few years ago, they left a real hole in the American work-van market. The compact, car-based cargo van — easy to park, cheap to fuel, sized for a single tradesperson and ... Read More »
Be honest. Somewhere in your telematics platform, right now, there is a screen full of charts you have never opened. Maybe three. They contain genuinely useful information about your trucks, and they will continue to contain it, undisturbed, forever, because nobody running a real fleet ... Read More »
Every fleet manager has had the conversation. A driver swears the curb jumped out at them. The mirror, apparently, was "fine." The other guy "came out of nowhere." And the dash cam — the one you bought specifically for moments like this — was pointed ... Read More »
For small and mid-size fleets, the dash cam has quietly become one of the most important pieces of hardware in the truck. It settles "not-at-fault" disputes, lowers insurance exposure, and increasingly coaches drivers before a near-miss becomes a claim. Geotab's newest device, the GO Focus ... Read More »
Inside Stellantis Pro One: The Global Commercial Fleet Offensive Lands in North America The North American commercial fleet landscape just experienced a massive structural shift. At its recent Fleet Preview event at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, Stellantis officially launched Stellantis Pro One in ... Read More »
A truck breaking down on the side of the road is never just a mechanical problem. It is a missed appointment, a frustrated customer, an emergency tow bill, and a technician who cannot complete their work. For small fleets, a single unexpected breakdown can derail ... Read More »
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Fuel is one of the largest operating expenses for any small fleet. For many businesses, it represents nearly a quarter of total vehicle costs. Yet a surprising number of small fleet operators still manage fuel spending with personal credit cards, cash receipts, or reimbursement forms. ... Read More »
Your drivers are your most valuable assets. They are also one of your biggest liability risks. Motor vehicle crashes remain the leading cause of work-related deaths in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In 2024, distracted driving alone killed ... Read More »
Most fleet owners think about resale value at the wrong time. They think about it when the truck is already aging out. It's old when the body is worn, the records are scattered, and a buyer is standing in the lot trying to assess what ... Read More »
