Aging vehicles come with rising costs, unexpected downtime, and tough decisions. Do you invest in a replacement or extend the life of your existing assets? We break down the financial and operational factors fleet managers must consider when making the right decision for your fleet. 

Fleet Vehicle Replacement vs. Remanufacture: Pros and Cons

The Fleet Code Episode 24: Replace or Reman? 

Replace or Reman? Evaluating Your Lifecycle Strategy

Explore the future of fleet management with insights from industry leaders at Isuzu and Gatik as they discuss the development of autonomous vehicles for middle-mile logistics. Discover how this technology is moving the fleet industry forward and what it means for fleet managers today.

Current State of Autonomous Vehicles: Middle-Mile Logistics

Episode 23 - The Fleet Code: Autonomy for the Middle Mile

Future of Fleet: Autonomy for the Middle Mile

A major outage last week caused by a faulty update from CrowdStrike disrupted global industries, highlighting the fragility of our digital systems. Learn what steps, if any, you can take to prepare your fleet for such unexpected disruptions, ensuring your operations remain resilient and your team stays safe.

Takeaways from CrowdStrike Outage: How to Prepare Your Fleet

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Preparing Your Fleet for Outages and Crises

It's hard to identify opportunities for improvement when you're in the trenches. There are so many responsibilities involved with managing a fleet, that you can often feel like you’re doing well by just staying afloat. In this episode, we explore some of the steps that fleet managers can take in order to step back, analyze their current systems and make a measurable difference in their fleet operations.

Identifying Inefficiencies in Your Fleet Operation - Fleet Management Podcast

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Identifying Inefficiencies in Your Fleet Operation

Your fleet budget can be an essential tool when it comes to finding ways to track and lower your fleet expenses. In this episode, we go over steps that fleet managers can take to improve budget adherence as well as tips to leverage your historic expense reports to open up additional funds and opportunities in your fleet. 

Fleet Budgeting: Finding Value in Your Fleet Budget

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Finding Value in Your Fleet Budget

Are you considering a career in fleet management? We sat down with a recently-hired fleet manager to learn more about his daily responsibilities and to highlight some of the key characteristics of a good fleet manager. In this episode, you'll get tips on how to set yourself apart during the interview process as well as some guidance on how to be successful once you land the job.

Become a Fleet Manager: How to Get Into Fleet Management

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How to Get into Fleet Management

Why is the UAW on strike and why should you care as a fleet manager? In this episode, we look into the United Auto Workers strike and how it could end up impacting your fleet operations – as well as some tips on how to prepare your fleet in case the strike spreads to more production facilities.

The UAW Strike and its Potential Impact on Fleets - Fleetio

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The UAW Strike and its Potential Impact on Fleets

Many fleets are operating on, or preparing for, a reduced fleet budget due to the current economic uncertainty. In this episode, we sit down with a fleet management consultant to learn more about what fleets should expect in the coming months, and steps they can take to reduce their costs of operation."

Reducing Fleet Operating Costs - Fleetio

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Reducing Fleet Operating Costs

Fleet managers often have to communicate the status of their fleet to stakeholders outside of the fleet world. In this episode, we talk with a fleet veteran about what matters to people in leadership and how a fleet manager can use data to better inform those around them.

Communicating Fleet to Key Stakeholders - Fleetio

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Communicating Fleet to Key Stakeholders

In his bestselling book, "The First 90 Days," Michael D. Watkins describes the first three months on the job as a chance to build momentum that carries through the rest of your tenure. In this episode, we chat through the first 90 days of a fleet manager, and specific actions they can take to set themselves up for success.

The First 90 Days for a New Fleet Manager - Fleetio

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The First 90 Days for a New Fleet Manager

From harsh winters to swarms of insects, each season brings a new challenge for fleet managers trying to ensure continued safety and productivity within their fleet. In this episode, we learn about some of the unique hurdles fleet managers face and some steps you can take to prepare your fleet, no matter the circumstances.

Preparing for Seasonal Changes - Fleetio

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Preparing for Seasonal Changes

As fleets rely more on technology to improve their processes, some fleet managers are discovering the pitfalls of a bad fit or poor rollout. In this episode, we talk about what to look for when finding the right fit in your fleet technology and some steps you can take to make its implementation a success.

Implementing New Fleet Technologies - Fleetio

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Implementing New Fleet Technologies

A comprehensive risk management plan protects drivers, your community, and your company. In this episode, we talk about some of the possible risks facing fleets and ways you can help prevent them through a risk management plan.

Identifying and Mitigating Fleet Risks - Fleetio

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Identifying and Mitigating Fleet Risks

VMRS codes provide fleets of all sizes with a standardized process for maintenance reporting. In this episode, we discuss the implementation process of VMRS and how to get buy-in from your team.

Utilizing VMRS for Maintenance Reporting, Part 2 - Fleetio

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Utilizing VMRS for Maintenance Reporting, Part 2

VMRS codes provide fleets of all sizes with a standardized process for maintenance reporting. Learn about the origins of VMRS and steps you can take to implement it into your fleet maintenance strategy.

Utilizing VMRS for Maintenance Reporting, Part 1 - Fleetio

episode-10

Utilizing VMRS for Maintenance Reporting, Part 1

Through proper planning, managers can avoid many of the concerns that come with change. Learn the steps you can take and the questions you should consider when preparing to change or update an existing process.

Change Management and Implementation - Fleetio

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Change Management and Implementation

Learn how fleet managers can sharpen their skill sets around topics like maintenance management, fuel management and much more through NAFA's CAFS and CAFM Certification Programs.

CAFS & CAFM Certification Programs - Fleetio

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CAFS & CAFM Certification Programs

Learn how fleet managers can use data to build compliant fleet maintenance programs that ensure driver safety and maximize vehicle health and uptime.

Developing a Data-Driven Maintenance Program - Fleetio

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Developing a Data-Driven Maintenance Program

Explore the shocking impact of distracted driving on fleets plus the technology and processes fleet managers can put in place to ensure driver safety.

Limiting Distracted Driving - Fleetio

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Limiting Distracted Driving

Learn how AAA was able to achieve near-perfect on-time service compliance for its fleet by ditching antiquated processes and leveraging a modern fleet management platform to enhance efficiency.

Replacing Antiquated Fleet Management Processes - Fleetio

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Replacing Antiquated Fleet Management Processes

Gain a better understanding of IT's role in safety, maintenance, and fleet management, including adapting to innovations in fleet solutions.

Fleet Maintenance, Safety & IT - Fleetio

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Fleet Maintenance, Safety & IT

Learn about fleet sustainability, including vehicle emission reduction, carbon neutrality programs, alternative fuel options, electric vehicles and more.

Sustainability, Alternative Fuels and Electric Vehicles - Fleetio

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Sustainability, Alternative Fuels and Electric Vehicles

Learn about the latest fleet trends including, how you can integrate telematics device data into a centralized platform, where the industry is heading with predictive analytics, the impact of 5G and more.

2021 Fleet Trends - Fleetio

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2021 Fleet Trends

Gain a better understanding of application programming interfaces (APIs), what their role is in connecting fleet data and how they can potentially improve your fleet's profitability.

The Link Between APIs and Fleet Profitability - Fleetio

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