Fleet Truck Friday: Fleet Costs are at Record Levels But the Full Impact has Yet to be Felt

The 130th 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:

- Across-the-board fleet costs increases have hit record levels and promise to increase after sourcing availability increases.

- There are nine fleet costs at elevated levels. They are fuel, higher acquisition costs, interest rates, upfitting commodity volatility, unscheduled maintenance, collision repairs, higher maintenance/parts/ labor rates, short-term rental fees, and all incidental fleet costs.

- Today’s fleet dollars do not stretch as far as yesterday’s fleet dollars. 

- With increased sourcing availability will come higher per unit expenditures, in addition to higher volumes currently restricted by an allocation system. 

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2023 Chevy Malibu RS: Standard Technology | Chevrolet

Malibu RS comes with three years of Chevrolet Remote Access. You can lock/unlock your Malibu, check your fuel level and tire pressure, and more — all from your smartphone. 

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Work Truck Wednesday: When Only A 4x4, Space For A Team, And Lockable Storage For Tools & Parts Will Do

 

There are times when only a 4-wheel drive will do. Sometimes, a regular cab just doesn't cut it, and you need to take a team to the job site. You sometimes need to take tools, parts, and other items to get the job done too. To have all of this in one truck is the best of all.

This 2500 HD crew cab truck chassis has room for six inside and is powered by a gas V8, automatic transmission, AC, and many other creature comforts. The body is a Harbor 8' Tradesmaster service body with stainless steel open-top lids, a master locking system to keep your tools safe, and a trailer receiver,

These are rare, so get it while the getting is good.

See more about this rig here.

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Introducing The Corvette Z06 GT3.R | Chevrolet

The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R is a landmark racing vehicle for Chevrolet. It is Chevrolet’s first racecar that fully meets FIA technical regulations for GT3 cars. Based on the highly acclaimed mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette Z06 supercar, this new race car takes the level of technology transfer between racing and production to a new level with more shared components and features than ever before.  

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Chevy MyWay: Truck Talks ft. Silverado 2.7L Turbo High-Output Engine | Chevrolet

Join Assistant Chief Engineer Kevin Luchansky for an in-depth look at the Chevy Silverado 2.7L Turbo High-Output engine. With 310 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of maximum torque, the standard 2.7L Turbo High-Output engine offers impressive power and durability. 

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Fleet Friday: Rethinking Sourcing Strategies: Sole Supplier versus Multi-Supplier Relationships

What is influencing the fleet decision to single- or multi-source in today’s evolving market? Sit down with Hans Damen, managing partner of European-based Fleet360, and Automotive Fleet Editor Mike Antich, who follows fleet market trends in North America, to find out in this edition of the Fleet Meet video 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. 

Topics include:

• Mobility and sourcing strategies

•The impact of new technologies, growing numbers of new OEMs, and corporate sustainability goals on sourcing decisions and other fleet considerations

• Rethinking mobility solutions: pandemic-initiated remote-working situations beg the question of who needs a company car?

Make sure you subscribe to the Fleet Meet video series so you don’t miss an episode. Viewers are encouraged to email comments and suggestions for future topics to mike.antich@.bobit.com. 

⏱ Timestamps ⏱

0:00 Intro

0:25 Rethinking mobility solutions and sourcing strategies

0:44 European perspective

2:32 North American perspective

5:16 New variable to fleet sourcing as new OEMs enter the market

7:17 Timelines to sort all of this out?

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Work Truck Wednesday's Choice When You Need A Skosh More Room

The difference in dimensions of this dual rear wheel truck is very similar to a single rear wheel model, and yet, this dually can handle a dramatic difference in payload from the size of the things you carry to the weight of all that cargo. When you need a skosh more room, this may be the perfect answer!

This great 1-ton chassis has a whopping 14,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating, the legendary 6.6 Duramax diesel, and Allison automatic combination, along with comfort and convenience features to make the transit from one job to another a pleasure. In addition, this is a crew cab model and will take the team with you when needed.

To this great chassis, we've added the famous Knapheide 8' service body with a master locking system, HD forklift loadable material rack, trailer receiver, and deep compartments to support your tool and parts needs in the field.

Need a bit more room?

See more about this truck here while it lasts.

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