2020 Top Green Fleets

2020 Top Green Fleets

Choosing the most sustainable, green fleets in the country is a lot more complicated than simply adding up the number of alternative fueled vehicles. Although alternative fuels and drivetrains is one of the factors we considered, this year’s honorees, 20 of them...
Negative Consequences to Extended Vehicle Cycling

Negative Consequences to Extended Vehicle Cycling

Extended replacement cycles for short-term capital expenditure savings often have the unintended consequence of resulting in greater long-term expenses. Typically, assets with higher capitalized costs will be kept in service for longer lifecycles, especially if those...
Heavy Duty Dialogue 2021 Goes Completely Virtual

Heavy Duty Dialogue 2021 Goes Completely Virtual

The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) recently announced that Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue (HDAD) will now be held as a completely virtual conference. The event, co-presented by HDMA and MacKay & Company, will be held on Monday, January 25, 2021,...
Pandemic’s Disruption Keeps 2020 Fleet Operating Costs Flat

Pandemic’s Disruption Keeps 2020 Fleet Operating Costs Flat

Calendar-year 2020 has the dubious distinction of being the most calamitous year in the history of fleet management. Although disruptive, the pandemic did have a positive impact that kept CY-2020 fleet operating costs flat compared to 2019. The lockdowns,...
2020 Fleet Executive of the Year: Yogi Shivdasani

2020 Fleet Executive of the Year: Yogi Shivdasani

2020 Fleet Executive of the Year: Yogi Shivdasani (right), VP, North America supply chain, LKQ Corporation, at Isuzus testing factility in Japan with LKQ Senior Fleet Manager Phil Orosco. Photos: Yogi Shivdasani Yogi Shivdasani, VP, North America supply chain, LKQ...