For six weeks starting in mid-September, members of the United Auto Workers (UAW) labor union went on strike against Detroit's Big Three automakers: Ford, General Motors and Stellantis. General wage increases, cost-of-living adjustments and greater worker protections were at the top of the UAW's list of demands.
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Fleets that take preventive maintenance seriously don’t just save on operating costs by minimizing costly repairs. By keeping their vehicles in peak condition, they also maximize the fuel economy of their gas-powered assets.
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Implementing a driver scoring plan can help fleets better understand how driver behavior impacts the operation — for better or worse — while also incentivizing driver engagement. Fair and easy-to-follow driver scoring programs not only help catch issues, but they provide drivers with a clear goals-and-rewards system, fostering improved performance.
For organizations looking to expand their fleet in an economical way, used vehicles are a great option. But to ensure procurement savings don’t eventually spin into maintenance budget overruns, fleets should keep an especially close eye on their pre-owned assets.
