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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

News•by Staff•May 13, 2020

Zipcar Launches Instant Access

With Instant Access, new members joining Zipcar online will have their identity confirmed by matching a valid driver’s license with a “selfie” submitted by the member.

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News•by Staff•May 12, 2020

RideKleen Introduces Disinfection Kits for Fleet Owners

The product and service provides vehicle disinfection and air cleanse protection for fleet owners and operators, riders and drivers. It's already in use by at Manheim locations nationwide.

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News•by Staff•May 12, 2020

Hertz Earnings: A Tale of Two Half Quarters

In the U.S., year-to-date February 2020 revenue was up 8% from the same period in 2019 on both higher price and volume. By March 31, revenues had eroded 9.7% for the entire quarter compared to last year.

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News•by Staff•May 11, 2020

Rentokil Adds Disinfection Service for Vehicles

Rentokil’s Disinfection Service, which works to create a healthier environment for drivers and passengers, is designed for organizations implementing precautionary hygiene measures, adhering to state and municipal mandates or responding to COVID-19 exposure incidents. 

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News•by Staff•May 11, 2020

Enterprise Adopts New Cleaning Pledge

The Pledge includes the company’s car rental operations, as well as its truck rental, vanpooling, corporate fleet management, retail car sales, carsharing and vehicle-subscription services.

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News•by Staff•May 11, 2020

Carwiz Campaign Promotes Remote Travel Locations

Through #onthemoveagain, Carwiz is promoting travel to Croatian vacation destinations and will roll out promotions soon to all the 20 countries where Carwiz currently operates.

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News•by Staff•May 9, 2020

Hawaii Prohibits Renting to Travelers in 14-Day Quarantine

Rental car companies will be cited if they rent vehicles to people who are supposed to be in quarantine.

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News•by Staff•May 8, 2020

Understanding Self-Unlocking Technology Post-Pandemic

Sharebox explains its self-service rental process with Sixt in Norway and what it means for the future of car rental.

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News•by Staff•May 6, 2020

Avis Q1 Revenues Drop 9%

Avis anticipates revenues about 80% lower in April and May compared to the prior year, with a gradual recovery in June and improving thereafter.

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News•by Staff•May 5, 2020

Hertz Gains Temporary Lifeline

Hertz’s lenders have given the company until May 22 “to develop a financing strategy and structure that better reflects the economic impact of the Covid-19 global pandemic.”

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