Selecting the Right Fuel Card Program for Your Fleet
Utility fleets pay an average of $0.17 per mile for fuel; other types of fleets pay $0.14 per mile. It’s no wonder fleet managers turn to fuel cards to help manage expenses.
Even when organizations o…
Spec’ing Cable Reel Trailers: 12 Common Errors to Avoid
Well-spec’d cable reel trailers enable utility crews to work safely and efficiently. But before they take ownership of new equipment, fleet professionals must successfully complete the spec’ing proce…
Public Works Professionals to Gather in Chicago for APWA’s PWX
Over 5,000 public works professionals from around the world are expected to gather August 17-20 at McCormick Place in Chicago for the American Public Works Association’s PWX.
The program for this yea…
The Power of Mood in Leadership
As a seasoned fleet professional, you’re familiar with this leadership principle. But it can be easy to forget when you’re under pressure, dealing with budget constraints, internal conflicts, regulat…
Five Core Capacities for Sustainable Safety Excellence
Does your organization have the capacity to achieve sustainable excellence in safety performance and culture?
For excellence to become a reality in any important area of operations, especially safety…
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Under the Radar: Autonomous Trucks Continue Moving Forward
It wasn’t long ago that news headlines suggested fully autonomous trucks would soon dominate American roadways. Those predictions have subsided, but truck OEMs and vehicle technology companies continue to refine and advance their autonomous solutions, often outside the spotlight.
Meanwhile, vari…
Navigating the Zero-Emission Headwinds
Many fleets in the utility sector have set ambitious zero-emission targets, but headwinds in the U.S. electric vehicle market – due to production slowdowns and an evolving regulatory environment – are creating new obstacles.
Even so, it doesn’t appear that fleet managers are significantly adjust…
Navigating the EV Landscape in 2025: Top Trends to Watch
The path of progress is never a straight line, and the road to electric vehicle adoption is no exception. While there may be zigs and zags, the market for fleet vehicles is trucking toward further adoption of EVs for light- and medium-duty applications.
The regulatory environment is a big driver…
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The Latest AI Advancements for Utility Fleets
Imagine a world in which you’re predicting and fixing mechanical failures before they happen. You’re coordinating maintenance schedules across hundreds or thousands of vehicles with minimal human intervention. And you’re getting detailed answers to questions about your fleet within seconds – instea…
Women in Utility Fleet: Elizabeth Daiber
When Elizabeth Daiber began her career as a certified public accountant, fleet management was nowhere on her radar.
“I went to school to be an accountant. I ended up getting my CPA. I worked in public accounting for two years and then moved into internal audit for Ameren Corporate,” said Daiber, wh…
Leading Change in Your Fleet
Brian Johnson was an incoming senior industrial and systems engineering student at Auburn University when he started a summer internship at Alabama Power, a Southern Company. At the time, he wasn’t looking for a career in fleet. But as for many in the industry, fleet found him.
Nearly two decades l…
When EVs Run Dry: Is Mobile Emergency Charging the Answer?
Earlier this year, ComEd unveiled what the company calls an emergency roadside charger to support its growing electric vehicle fleet across northern Illinois.
The self-contained portable charging system built by Vanair (https://vanair.com/epeq-mobile-support-kit/), a Lincoln Electric Company, can b…
Women in Utility Fleet: Elizabeth Daiber
When Elizabeth Daiber began her career as a certified public accountant, fleet management was nowhere on her radar.
“I went to school to be an accountant. I ended up getting my CPA. I worked in public accounting for two years and then moved into internal audit for Ameren Corporate,” said Daiber…
Leading Change in Your Fleet
Brian Johnson was an incoming senior industrial and systems engineering student at Auburn University when he started a summer internship at Alabama Power, a Southern Company. At the time, he wasn’t looking for a career in fleet. But as for many in the industry, fleet found him.
Nearly two decade…