Business Fleet

08/07/2026

Fleet technology has come a long way, but a good safety program still comes down to clear expectations, consistent training, and regular follow-through.

We revisited this Business Fleet archive article and updated it with practical ideas for improving driver safety without stretching a small fleet’s budget.

Read it here: https://loom.ly/ntXizow

From driver training and safety meetings to one-on-one coaching and incentive programs, several small fleets share how they have developed a safety culture with their drivers using low- to no-cost...

08/06/2026

Could the 2027 TOYOTA C-HR fit the business fleet use case?

The compact electric SUV offers up to 287 miles of manufacturer-estimated range, standard all-wheel drive, NACS fast-charging capability, and up to 59.5 cubic feet of cargo space. Pricing starts at $37,080, with dealership arrivals expected in September.

Check it out! https://loom.ly/kozIbG0

08/04/2026

Your small fleet doesn’t need a fleet department. It needs a routine. When vehicle management is one of five jobs on your plate, maintenance reminders, warning lights, and registration deadlines can disappear fast.

A focused monthly review of just 30 to 60 minutes can help surface overdue service, recurring downtime, rising fuel costs, driver concerns, and vehicles nearing replacement.

The system doesn’t need to be sophisticated. It needs a clear owner, assigned follow-ups, and deadlines that don’t depend on someone remembering later.

Read the full story here: https://loom.ly/LNoAMa4

No fleet department? The work still has to get done. Learn how to prioritize your most critical vehicles, catch problems before they become downtime, and build a simple routine that keeps your small...

07/31/2026

Charging a company vehicle at home creates a new question for fleets: How do you separate and reimburse the business energy cost?

Teletrac Navman’s new Energy Hub uses trip classification data to help calculate business-related charging expenses. It also tracks fuel transactions, battery charge, estimated range, charging events, and total energy spending across the fleet.

Learn more about the new TN360 tools:
See how it works: https://loom.ly/tuNfwy4

Energy Hub combines fuel card data, EV charging activity, reimbursements, and vehicle energy use in one dashboard for fleets operating gasoline, hybrid, and electric vehicles.

07/29/2026

More fleet data doesn't automatically create better fleet decisions. That's one of the biggest lessons shared by industry veterans in our Legends of Fleet series. Telematics, AI, connected vehicles, and analytics are creating more information than ever before.

But small fleet managers already know the challenge isn't getting data, it's finding the time and clarity to turn that data into action. The best leaders don't start with technology. They start by understanding the problem, communicating the "why," and focusing on the people behind the operation.

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07/28/2026

Fuel cards, home charging, depot charging, public networks, vehicle range. Managing a mixed-energy fleet can quickly turn into a lot of tabs.

Teletrac Navman’s new Energy Hub combines fuel and EV charging information within TN360, giving businesses one place to monitor energy use, spending, transaction anomalies, and vehicle readiness.

Here’s what small fleets should know: https://loom.ly/tuNfwy4

Energy Hub combines fuel card data, EV charging activity, reimbursements, and vehicle energy use in one dashboard for fleets operating gasoline, hybrid, and electric vehicles.

07/24/2026

Windshield replacement? Front-end alignment? New body or equipment installed?

Those routine jobs can affect the cameras and sensors used by your truck’s ADAS technology.

Here is what Bendix recommends checking before the vehicle goes back to work: https://loom.ly/-43Axtk

07/24/2026

Running a small fleet can be exhausting because every operational issue feels personal. When a truck is unavailable, you don’t just see a maintenance problem. You see delayed jobs, stressed employees, frustrated customers, and another fire to put out before the day is over.

That’s why fleet has become so much bigger than transportation for small businesses. It impacts how the entire company operates and whether things run smoothly at all.

There’s a lot in this article that small fleet owners and operators will probably recognize immediately.

https://loom.ly/9JN9des

07/22/2026

Running a small fleet already comes with enough extra jobs. Repair dispatcher probably was not the one anyone volunteered for.

ServiceUp has launched an AI-powered platform designed to manage routine repair steps, including finding a shop, reviewing estimates, tracking progress, and checking invoices.

ServiceUp CEO Brett Carlson told Business Fleet the goal is to help a small fleet operator “stop being their own dispatcher and start actually running their business.”

Read more about how the platform works: https://loom.ly/d99Ks44

New AI repair agents handle shop calls, estimate reviews, status checks, and invoice validation so business owners can spend less time coordinating vehicle repairs.

07/17/2026

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

This updated article from the Business Fleet archives takes another look at budget-friendly ways to build a stronger driver safety program, from training and inspections to safety meetings and driver incentives.

The tools may have changed, but the basics still matter.

https://loom.ly/ntXizow

From driver training and safety meetings to one-on-one coaching and incentive programs, several small fleets share how they have developed a safety culture with their drivers using low- to no-cost...