Fleet Implications of ADAS Proliferation in More Models

Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are being installed in more and more vehicle models. How does their increased use impact fleets? 

Sit in on an interactive dialogue with AF Editor Mike Antich and Hans Damen, managing partner for Fleet360, to find out in this new episode of the Fleet Meet series. Co-produced by Fleet360 and Automotive Fleet, Fleet Meet discussions examine similar and contrasting fleet trends in Europe, the U.S., Canada and Mexico

Today's discussion topics include:

•  The risk that drivers will become too reliant on the safety technology, developing a false sense of security and becoming lax in performing basic safe driving skills. 

•  The need for fleets to properly instruct drivers on ADAS functions and correct usage of the technology.

•  While extremely important to driver safety, ADAS technology increases a vehicle’s acquisition cost,  increases maintenance and repair costs, and adds a recalibration expense to ensure the system is functioning properly. 

Work Truck Wednesday Shows Off The Perfect Mobile Workshop!

 

One of the great work trucks that many contractors love is the KUV by Knapheide. This is often called a plumbers body because plumbers, in particular, love the features, but a wide variety of contractors find this body just as useful to them. There are many deep compartments on the outside, two shelf access rear doors for pipe, molding, and other longer items, and large rear doors give easy access to the vast interior keeping equipment out of sight and out of the weather. Then there is the master lock system making your day flow more smoothly. All this plus a good-sized billboard for advertising your business.

But wait, there's more! All of this is mounted on the perfect chassis for this type of body: The Low Cab Forward (LCF) 4500. With only a 109" wheelbase, this truck turns tighter than the average pickup truck. The frame, suspension, tires, and wheels are heavy-duty and designed to carry the weight. This unit has the 6.6 gas V8, automatic, AC, and much more. The cab tilts forward to access the engine making it easy to service.

Call our fleet pros at 951-364-2499 for more information!

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SIXTH-GENERATION CAMARO — ONE MORE RIDE | Chevrolet

After nine years, the sixth-generation Chevy Camaro is heading off into the sunset. But not before giving fans one more for the road.

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OnStar Guardian App Overview & How To | Chevrolet

Learn what the OnStar Guardian App is and how to use it with your connected Chevrolet vehicle.

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Market Forces Impacting Pricing and Availability of Commodities Key to the Fleet Industry

The 137th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers insights into the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich. In this episode, we talk with Mike Butsch, VP of global business development for Primrose Alloys.

🎙Today's topics include:

• In the automotive sector, demand for aluminum has softened due to component challenges in the automotive, medium-duty truck, and heavy-duty truck segments, which has created a slight relief in prices.

• There is a strong influx of aluminum orders from Boeing and Airbus, which will lengthen lead times for the balance of the year. Production constraints for stainless steel has lengthened lead times to 50-80 weeks for delivery.

• The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine will continue to exert upward pressure on commodity prices due a decrease in product availability since both countries were strong exporters of aluminum and steel. In addition, ongoing tariffs on Chinese steel will put upward pressure on prices.

• The increased expenditure of munitions in Ukraine war has decreased munitions stockpiles in major industrial countries by 10-12 years. Pressure will mount to replenish stockpiles, putting upward pressure on brass and copper used in ammunition and heavier munitions and aluminum and stainless steel used in military equipment and missiles. Anticipation that these pricing pressures will begin at the start of 2024 calendar year.

Work Truck Wednesday Is A Trailer Master

 

This truck was designed to comfortably haul people and cargo to the job site. It is also a monster when it comes to hauling all manner of equipment trailers to get work done. Whether it is a heavy-duty dumping trailer, moving off-road equipment to the job and back again, or a horse trailer, and much more, this truck will tow what you need while also having the capacity to take the team and other cargo where it is needed most. Equipped with the legendary Duramax diesel engine mated with the famous Allison heavy-duty automatic transmission, this truck has all the power you need. In addition, this unit is also a 4-wheel drive to go where you need it to go.

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Silverado - #1 Best-Selling Retail Full-Size Pickup | Chevrolet

Chevy trucks take their owners just about anywhere. And now, their owners have taken Chevy Silverado to #1. Thank you for making Silverado the #1 best-selling retail full-size pickup.

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DeliveryCon Announces the Platinum Founding Sponsor - Work Truck Solutions!

DeliveryCon is designed to help delivery fleets of all types — from package and last-mile to middle-mile and regional deliveries — discover new efficiencies, tools, and technologies to keep fleets on the road.

The 2023 event features keynotes, education sessions, an expo, and networking – a not-to-miss experience for delivery fleets of all types!

Learn more and join the registration list at https://www.deliverycon.com/.

Top Fleet Management Trends in the Oil & Energy Industry

The 136th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers insights into the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich.

🎙Today's topics include:

- Fleet acquisition trends in the oil and energy industry – pre-COVID – during the pandemic lockdown – and post-COVID.

- Energy companies have been forced to buy units out-of-stock from dealers due to replacement vehicle scarcity, which is typically above invoice pricing, especially in terms of pricing, and the advent of market price adjustments that dealers are adding on top of MSRP prices.

- With some vehicles being kept in service for more than 200,000 miles, the impact of unscheduled maintenance and other associated costs are substantial.

- The oil and energy business been impacted by labor shortages; however, some innovative programs are attracting workers from other states.

Work Truck Wednesday Introduces A New Truck Body Line: Dura Mag

 

We are introducing a new line of truck bodies from Dura Mag. They are experts in building aluminum truck bodies. Because of the great strength and lighter weight compared to steel bodies, this allows more applications to be able to use a service body like this Silverado 1500 regular cab chassis. This means that those workers who can use a lighter-duty truck will love this combination. It has many advantages. Here are only a few:

• The truck is lower to the ground and easier to get in and out of.
• Because it is lower to the ground, accessing the doors and back is very easy.
• Common maintenance items like tires, brakes, etc., and more are less expensive to replace.
• This combination will have a smoother, more pleasant ride.

This Dura Mag aluminum service body has a lot of room in the compartments with adjustable shelves. It is equipped with Magnum Rack, Rail Kit, and Rear Rack, which has a unique design that makes securing loads in the back a breeze and is also a material rack that can be loaded with a forklift. Because this is a closed-top service body, this allows more room in the side compartments.

We just received a shipment, so come experience this great truck and body combination for yourself.

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How A Weight Distribution Hitch Works

Sometimes weight distribution hitches can be difficult to wrap your brain around everything that’s going on when you hook one up to your truck and trailer. This video will help give you a visual and further explain what a weight distribution hitch does for you and, more specifically, what our True Tow Weight Distribution Hitch offers. We’ve designed this hitch with an app on your smartphone that will calculate your exact DTW (Distributed Tongue Weight) that is required to have a truly distributed system. The DTW calculation communicates precisely how much weight the spring arms will load to in order to provide a true distribution which then gives the correct front axel load return to the vehicle and is reflected in an added amount of weight to the built-in gauge, called DTW. Check it out!

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EV First Responder Training at Milford Proving Grounds

We're taking a proactive approach to EV safety. That's why we invited first responders from across the country to join us at our Milford Proving Grounds for EV training. Through this program, first responders were able to ask questions about battery EV technology and learn how to effectively aid in crisis.

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1957 Chevrolet Corvette Jay Leno's Garage

Sporting an America-built V8 and twin four-barrel carburetors, it's no wonder why this is one of Jay's favorite generations of Corvette.

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2023 Truck & Van Outlook: Pricing, Volume, and Demand

In episode 29 of the Fast Forward video series, Chris Brown, Bobit fleet group editor, connects with Karl Brauer, executive analyst at @iSeeCarsVideos. Chris and Karl talk truck and van trends, and how pricing, volume, and demand are shaping up for the year ahead.

Fast Forward connects leaders in fleet, tech, and automotive to show what the future holds for fleets of all types. 

🎙Topics & Timestamps

0:00 Intro

1:17 Trends and pricing peaks in pickup market over last two years

5:33 Macroeconomic issues for 2023 and effect on the truck market. 

6:30 Van trends, pricing, and market share. 

8:43 A “paradigm shift” to vans for utilitarian functions. 

10:35 Car trends during and post-pandemic and pricing fluctuations by segment.  

12:50 Market pressures driving price sensitivities for EVs.  

Crew Cab Monster Truck Ready To Go To Work

 

Here's a great crew carrying, tool carrying, work at the job site truck. Beginning with the Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty 5500 chassis with 19,500 lbs. of gross vehicle weight capacity and the 4-door crew cab design, this foundation is ready to go to work. The chassis is equipped with the Duramax diesel, Allison automatic, aluminum wheels, and plenty of creature comforts. Then, we add the Harbor 12' Contractor Body with a heavy-duty rack, a trailer hitch, underbed toolboxes, and much more.

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Fleets Explore New Acquisition Strategies to Meet Ongoing Supply Constraints

The Fast Forward video series connects leaders in fleet, tech, and automotive to show what the future holds for fleets of all types. In episode 28, Chris Brown, Bobit fleet group editor, connects with Kathryn Schifferle, founder and chief vision officer for Work Truck Solutions and Comvoy.com.

Chris and Kathryn discuss how fleets and fleet vendors are adjusting to changes in vehicle model mix and supply by segment with new acquisition strategies.

🎙Topics & Timestamps

0:00 Intro

1:25 Vehicle supply is loosening somewhat. What are you seeing?

2:25 Which segments will be affected most moving forward?

3:00 With the ongoing supply shortage, what are fleets doing creatively to get the job done?

4:45 Beyond outright ownership and leasing, are fleets exploring new acquisition strategies?

8:30 How financing and insurance companies are adjusting to new models.

9:20 As-a-service models are explained.

11:10 How are the roles of fleet dealers changing in this new paradigm?

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Getting Into Tight Spaces Is A Breeze With This Truck!

 

One of the great work trucks that many contractors love is the KUV by Knapheide. This is often called a plumbers body because plumbers, in particular, love the features, but a wide variety of contractors find this body just as useful to them. There are many deep compartments on the outside, two shelf access rear doors for pipe, molding, and other longer items, and large rear doors give easy access to the vast interior keeping equipment out of sight and out of the weather. Then there is the master lock system making your day flow more smoothly. All this plus a good-sized billboard for advertising your business.

But wait, there's more! All of this is mounted on the perfect chassis for this type of body: The Low Cab Forward (LCF) 4500. With only a 109" wheelbase, this truck turns tighter than the average pickup truck. The frame, suspension, tires, and wheels are heavy-duty and designed to carry the weight. This unit has the 6.6 gas V8, automatic, AC, and much more. The cab tilts forward to access the engine making it easy to service.

Call our fleet pros at 951-364-2499 for more information!

See more about this truck here.

See all of our ready to go to work right now truck inventory at ParadiseFleet.com