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Q&A: Preparing for the Holiday Shipping Surge

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Merchants Fleet

As delivery networks brace for another compressed holiday surge, flexible capacity and real-time data are becoming essential to maintaining speed and reliability. In a recent Fleet Equipment Magazine Q&A, Merchants Fleet VP of Field Operations Paul Garbis shares how organizations can stay ahead of peak-season challenges by securing short-term vehicles earlier, tightening routing strategies, and using telematics to uncover hidden capacity. He also highlights how shared-fleet models help operators rebalance assets across regions, improve utilization, and mitigate constraints such as vehicle shortages and unexpected supply disruptions. These insights offer practical guidance for any fleet navigating high-volume periods whether supporting national delivery networks or managing seasonal spikes in local service markets.

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Merchants Fleet

Merchants Fleet is the nation’s innovative leader in comprehensive fleet management solutions. For more than 60 years, Merchants has pushed the boundaries in the fleet industry with, flexible funding, vehicle remarketing, and fleet acquisition options, plus complete end-to-end electrification solutions. As the only fleet management company in North America offering both long and short-term fleet services, Merchants is uniquely positioned to provide clients with unparalleled flexibility, services, and support essential for keeping businesses ahead of the curve. Headquartered in the Greater Boston area, with its Innovation Center in Chicago, Merchants is steering change and driving results for fleets of all sizes throughout North America.