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anemptytextllineInterest in mobile maintenance is growing among vocational fleets since it minimizes downtime. Merchants... -
anemptytextllineHaving a policy that addresses personal use of company vehicles is critical for safety... -
anemptytextllineThe costs of devices, installation, and monthly subscriptions for telematics add up to a... -
anemptytextlline2019 was the second consecutive year that fleet operating costs rose, according to Automotive... -
anemptytextllineWarranty recovery has remained stable in 2019, but there is a trend of more... -
anemptytextlline2019 marked another year of rising maintenance costs due to complex vehicle technology, labor... -
anemptytextllineBrad Jacobs, Director of Fleet Consulting, discussed how hybrids and electric vehicles are impacting... -
anemptytextllineStable commodity pricing meant moderate tire price increases this year, according to Automotive Fleet.... -
anemptytextllineCharles Mathew, Fleet Operations Manager, discussed continuing railcar shortages with Automotive Fleet. "There are... -
anemptytextllineHigh demand for trucks caused backlogs as upfitters worked at capacity in 2019. Charles... -
anemptytextllineIntegrating mobility solutions is just one way that fleets are realizing cost savings as... -
anemptytextllineWhile order-to-delivery times for the 2019 model year increased, there were some spots of... -
anemptytextllineWhether your region copes with hurricane season or snow storms, every fleet should have... -
anemptytextllineImplementing or changing fleet providers is a significant business change for companies already. Add... -
anemptytextllinePersonal use charges inched up again this year, according to Automotive Fleet's annual Personal... -
anemptytextllineIf you haven’t recently evaluated or updated your storm preparedness actions, now is the... -
anemptytextllineUnder-spec'ed and over-spec'ed vehicles have significant disadvantages. Jake Hebenstrait, senior account manager at Merchants... -
anemptytextllineThe amount of fleet data created continues to expand at a dramatic pace. Vehicles,... -
anemptytextllineThis month I had the great opportunity to speak on one of technology’s largest... -
anemptytextllineTechCrunch's TC Sessions: Mobility convened in San Jose on July 10, 2019, and Chris... -
anemptytextllineMerchants Fleet CEO Brendan Keegan shared his thoughts and insights with Wisco Weekly on... -
anemptytextllineBrendan P. Keegan, CEO of Merchants Fleet, spoke at TechCrunch’s TC Sessions: Mobility on... -
anemptytextllineWhen you are trying to move the needle on total cost of ownership and... -
anemptytextllineCarving out time to network with peers and see how other fleets are addressing... -
anemptytextllineThis paper reviews what to include in your RFP and how to determine which... -
anemptytextllineThis summer I had the incredible opportunity to intern at Merchants Fleet. I was... -
anemptytextllineRecruiting can quickly become administratively heavy, costly, and time-consuming, especially when a company is... -
anemptytextllineCEO Brendan P. Keegan sat down with Chris Brown at Fleet Forward to discuss... -
anemptytextllineFor many of our fleet clients, business travel is a big component of their... -
anemptytextllineAt first glance, reimbursement seems like a simple choice. But as companies grow more... -
anemptytextllineThere are multiple areas where fleets often leave money on the table or experience... -
anemptytextllineJust like any other company program, a fleet safety program requires buy-in and cultural... -
anemptytextllineThere are multiple areas where fleets often leave money on the table or experience... -
anemptytextllineSometimes the opportunity to share fleet vehicles is not as obvious as other sharing... -
anemptytextllineWhen you're evaluating a fleet partner's performance or seeking a new fleet partner, there... -
anemptytextllineTechnology is one of a company's greatest tools to drive business results. Senior VP... -
anemptytextllineWhile consumers in some areas of the country are readily adopting this technology, fleets... -
anemptytextllineCreating a safety program that is effective and drives results is a challenge for... -
anemptytextllineFleet Consultant Dale Mottram talked to Work Truck Magazine about why flexible replacement schedules... -
anemptytextllineOne of the greatest challenges fleet managers face is controlling costs when the components... -
anemptytextllineDeciding when to replace a truck can be a challenge that involves balancing many... -
anemptytextllineSales of commercial fleet vehicles increased 11.2% in April compared to a year ago.... -
anemptytextllineOur Director of Operations & Purchasing, Candice Groth, recently talked to Automotive Fleet about how service... -
anemptytextllineThe War for Talent is real! According to NPR, unemployment rates continue to hover... -
anemptytextllineCash flow is critical when you manage a fleet, especially for small businesses. However,...
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anemptytextllineTaking the time to focus on your fleet's sustainability can help you lower operational... -
anemptytextllineMerchants Fleet's Vice President of Fleet Strategy, Dan Hannan, weighs in on the news... -
anemptytextllineI’ve had the unique experience of first being a Merchants Fleet client who then... -
anemptytextllineWhen creating a vehicle lifecycle strategy for your fleet, there is no one right... -
anemptytextllineWondering about the best upfit option for your fleet? Watch our video for some... -
anemptytextllineFrom remarketing to rightsizing, there are multiple ways you can get the most value... -
anemptytextllineExamining your lifecycle strategy to determine areas of improvement is a proactive way to... -
anemptytextllineArtificial Intelligence (AI) is not new, but it is picking up speed in the... -
anemptytextllineEvery organization strives to leverage data to drive their business and lower costs. Fleets... -
anemptytextllineWith a broad range of chassis, equipment, and installer options, determining how to manage...
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anemptytextllineThis past summer, I read a statistic that made me think about how many... -
anemptytextllineAs fleet management companies become harder to differentiate with increasingly similar sets of fleet... -
anemptytextllineAutomotive Fleet spoke to Senior Vice President of Sales Tom Coffey about the news... -
anemptytextllineMobility is continuing to evolve. As technology advances at an ever-faster pace, mobility brings... -
anemptytextllineIf you are reexamining how you handle lifecycle management, this infographic walks you through... -
anemptytextllineFMCs are entering a new era, where they are increasingly called upon to be... -
anemptytextllineThere are many components that go into creating an effective lifecycle strategy, and, ultimately,... -
anemptytextllineAs the clock struck midnight on January 1st, I officially wrapped up my first...
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anemptytextllineFleet management is evolving. While leasing, funding, and services are still a key part... -
anemptytextllineWhether you are looking to partner with an FMC for the first time or... -
anemptytextllineThe automotive industry is in the midst of undergoing changes that will greatly impact... -
anemptytextllineToday’s connected fleet generates a constant stream of data from the many activities involved... -
anemptytextllineWork Truck met with John Cail, a 30-year fleet and rental industry veteran who... -
anemptytextllinePreventive maintenance (PM) expenses were slightly higher in 2018 because of the increased cost... -
anemptytextlline“There was additional consumption driven by Hurricane Florence that caused catastrophic damage in the... -
anemptytextlline“Many fleets are working with their consultants to evaluate their fleet’s performance and are... -
anemptytextllineCompanies with a large percentage of trucks in their fleets leaned toward more aggressive... -
anemptytextllineWhile requests for proposals (RFPs) remain a nearly mandatory process for government agencies in the purchasing... -
anemptytextllineMichigan became the first Midwest state and the tenth in the nation to legalize... -
anemptytextllineWarranty recovery can help a fleet manage its maintenance costs, especially with extended powertrain... -
anemptytextllineReplacement tire prices are experiencing upward pricing pressures due to higher prices for the... -
anemptytextllineFleet maintenance costs have increased over the past 12 months, compared to CY-2017, but...
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anemptytextllineCalendar-year 2018 marks the first time in five consecutive years that fleet operating costs... -
anemptytextllineThe thermometer is dropping, and the season for snow, sleet and salty roads is... -
anemptytextllineStrong demand for light- and medium-duty trucks in the 2018 model-year increased order-to-delivery (OTD)... -
anemptytextllineWhat should be done to improve order-to-delivery (OTD) for the 2019 model-year? James Crocker,... -
anemptytextllinePersonal use charges were flat for the second year in a row but are... -
anemptytextllineWhile fleet wholesale market trends have been strong for certain vehicle segments this year,... -
anemptytextllineIt is a good time to consider upgrading. A combination of new tax laws... -
anemptytextllineFor this customer, a recent organization-wide objective to reduce and optimize fixed and variable... -
anemptytextllineMany operational aspects of a business face strong scrutiny when two entities come together.... -
anemptytextllineThis corporation was struggling to find a better way to fuel their vehicles and... -
anemptytextllineAfter implementing foundational work, our client wanted to turn his attention towards lowering monthly... -
anemptytextllineFaced with an increase in fleet maintenance spend and vehicle downtime, our client was...
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anemptytextllineNo matter the industry or type of business, finding new ways to better the... -
anemptytextllineFuel and maintenance spend are typical targets, but finding ways to drive costs out... -
anemptytextllineThis client in particular was experiencing the negative effects of fluctuating fuel expenditures and... -
anemptytextllineIn today’s world, every fleet manager has a common struggle: improving driver behaviors while... -
anemptytextllineFor this fleet manager, an increase in maintenance expenses hurt the company two-fold. Not... -
anemptytextllineIn order to develop their offering to best suit their own customers’ needs, one...
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anemptytextllineThe main challenge was cash flow and excessive costs. With a blanket open-end lease... -
anemptytextllineEverything has a lifespan, and your landscape trucks are no different. Managing their replacement... -
anemptytextllineLate last year, Congress passed, and President Trump signed, the Tax Cuts and Jobs... -
anemptytextllineLate last year, Congress passed, and President Trump signed, the Tax Cuts and Jobs... -
anemptytextllineThe Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which became law on Jan. 1, 2018,... -
anemptytextllineIt's inevitable: each year an OEM will either slow production or even end construction... -
anemptytextllineDid you know annual accident rates for fleets are hitting 20%? Use these data... -
anemptytextllineThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is projecting declines in fatality rates for the... -
anemptytextllineEarlier this year Ford announced they were essentially throwing in the towel on the... -
anemptytextllineIt’s no secret - the economy is consistently evolving, and for many businesses their... -
anemptytextllineUnsafe driver behavior is a persistent problem that keeps fleet managers up at night,... -
anemptytextllineThe vehicle preferences of drivers have been evolving over the last few years, with... -
anemptytextllineFuel costs are one of the top expenses in a fleet, so maximizing fuel... -
anemptytextllineIs managing a fleet only one part of your overall responsibilities? This infographic may... -
anemptytextllineAn appropriate fleet management system can help operations deal with logistical hurdles, stay on... -
anemptytextllineSafety is one of the top work challenges facing fleet managers. Concern about the... -
anemptytextllineThe mobility movement is upon us, and it’s changing the way fleet managers are... -
anemptytextllineWhile fuel prices themselves are not something fleet managers can control, increasing fuel efficiency... -
anemptytextllineDownload our 5 tips to improve fuel efficiency and mitigate the impact of increasing... -
anemptytextllineFleet management is undergoing a change, and it's being led by the mobility movement.... -
anemptytextllineThere has been a lot of talk recently about what the future of mobility... -
anemptytextllineIt’s a headline that’s likely caught your attention; Ford is essentially ditching the compact... -
anemptytextllineMerchants Fleet Management’s Business Leasing Services team specializes in small to mid-size fleets with... -
anemptytextllineMerchants Mobility Leasing Services provides a variety of custom short-term leasing programs with lease... -
anemptytextllineAutomotive Fleet's Women in Fleet Profile series introduces fleet managers to some of the... -
anemptytextllineBuick and Lexus ranked highest in overall vehicle dependability, which improved 9% overall in... -
anemptytextllineThere are hidden and not-so-hidden costs to excessive idling, and they all add up... -
anemptytextllineThe new Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate became effective in December, 2017, but law... -
anemptytextllineThe landscape of fleet management is constantly evolving. New technology is introduced, services become... -
anemptytextllineFind out if you are working with a true fleet advocate. -
anemptytextllineThe term “mobility” has always been an intricate part of fleet management but today... -
anemptytextllineMobility shouldn't just be an industry buzzword; a true mobility plan can improve your... -
anemptytextllinePresident Donald Trump's executive order imposing tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum may translate...
