Motorq’s connected car APIs enable fleet owners to identify the location and pre-delivery status of General Motors’ vehicles. The system uses OnStar technology for “surgical” enablement of data that can be stopped or started as needed.
November 18, 2020
This article focuses on alternatives to physical driver’s license inspection, Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, and updates to California’s privacy statutes.
November 18, 2020
Panelists during Day 4 and 5 of the Fleet Forward Experience explored how technology is enabling smart mapping and a more efficient supply chain, while others stressed the considerable planning involved to implement electric infrastructure and IoT networks.
November 16, 2020
Overcoming today’s challenges to corporate fleet electrification; understanding how embedded modem data can be used effectively; and straightforward paths to sharing fleet vehicles — it was another busy day at Fleet Forward Experience.
November 12, 2020
Yaro Hetman outlined Ford’s plans to scale its electric ecosystem while fleet management and autonomous technology providers came together for a view on viable autonomous business models.
November 11, 2020
We learned that Tesla is a player in fleet and that autonomy is taking various paths to evolution. Digital keys and car-as-wallet technologies are driving fleet efficiencies right now.
November 10, 2020
Most customers still rent a car through distribution channels. Reaching millions of rental days is hardly possible when not using those channels and only renting regionally to local customers.
October 26, 2020
Choosing a preventative maintenance solution that works to maximize your bottom line is critical. With Fleet Management as a Service, Spiffy is changing how fleet managers at every level strategize and address their vehicles’ maintenance needs.
October 22, 2020
We established a cell phone number for text-only communication. Customers love the ability to text us, while we can respond but not be tied to answering the phone whenever it rings.
October 13, 2020
This small van rental company in Utah just saw its best summer yet, and fall is looking even better. Owner Rich Guernsey is reaping the benefits from his self-created low-tech, contactless rentals procedure.
October 4, 2020
Auto dealers looking to build a rental operation in house need to adopt these best practices and avoid these minefields.
September 2, 2020
During the challenges brought about by the pandemic, leaders should remember to keep their role in perspective, focus on a positive outlook of the future and their team’s strengths, and give themselves a break.
August 26, 2020
This review of federal and state limited liability legislation will discuss how that legislation might shield companies from some types of claims arising from exposure to the coronavirus.
August 26, 2020
“There is always opportunity amidst chaos,” says Solomon Cramer, licensee owner of Budget Rent a Car of Harrisburg. “You just have to find it.”
August 24, 2020
The cruise industry has already been targeted with lawsuits based on alleged exposure to the coronavirus. As these claims develop, how might they be used against car rental companies, and can waivers insulate a business from such claims?
August 19, 2020