Automotive Fleet Magazine

08/07/2026

Fleet is more than vehicles, budgets, and KPIs; it's a community built by people who invest in each other's success. The new Mike Antich Spirit of Fleet Award recognizes those who lead through mentorship, generosity, and service, reminding us that some of the biggest contributions happen beyond the job description.

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08/07/2026

A little friendly competition can make a big impact! With support from 44 fleet industry sponsors, Team Fletcher and Team Brown raised $22,000 for scholarships that will help the next generation of automotive technicians and skilled trades professionals.

This industry can accomplish a lot when it comes together. Check the comments for more!

08/06/2026

The best fleet leaders don't all take the same path, but they do share one mindset. Whether they're just starting out or have spent decades in the industry, the ones making the biggest impact are the ones willing to embrace change and drive it. It's a great reminder of what leadership in fleet really looks like.

Check out the full discussion below.

08/06/2026

Midyear changes to the IRS mileage rate are rare...which is why this one matters.

As fuel costs climbed, the IRS increased the standard business mileage rate to help reflect the higher cost of operating a vehicle. Here's what changed, why it happened, and what it means for fleets and reimbursement policies.

08/06/2026

A nearly 100-year-old family-owned fleet company has a new CEO from outside the founding family. So, what changes now?

Martin Kuhn, president and CEO of Mike Albert Fleet Solutions, joins Automotive Fleet to talk about honoring the company’s legacy while investing in the technology, data, and people needed for its next chapter.

Watch the full conversation! https://loom.ly/ugJfcmA

The new president and CEO explains how Mike Albert Fleet Solutions plans to invest in technology, data, and people without losing the personal service fleet customers value.

08/05/2026

How do maintenance costs compare across fleets? Our August cover feature addresses that question and spans 27 fleets. As a major pressure point for fleet budgets, this month's cover feature on AF offers insights that can help fleet managers make smarter replacement, spec'ing, and lifecycle decisions.

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08/05/2026

Fuel prices will always fluctuate. The best fleet strategy doesn't. In this conversation, Bob Adamsky shares why preparation—not panic—is the key to managing fuel volatility, and how tools like telematics, route optimization, and smarter policies can turn higher fuel costs into an opportunity for long-term savings.

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08/04/2026

Check out the 2027 Ram ProMaster City. Sometimes the right vehicle isn't the biggest one....

08/04/2026

Ram is recalling more than 1.27 million 1500 pickups over a potential rear seat belt anchor issue, affecting certain 2019–2026 models. Check the comments for what fleet managers need to know and which vehicles are impacted. ⬇️

08/04/2026

Fleet teams already have the data. They just don't always have the time to connect it. This Fleet Forward Conference session explores how agentic AI can help uncover maintenance, fuel, and utilization opportunities hidden across disconnected systems, turning information into action that lowers total cost of ownership.

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