If you run a plumbing, HVAC, or healthcare/mobile service fleet, the big question isn’t academic—it’s budget math: Will vehicles cost more in the next 6–12 months? Short answer: list prices have been steady, but pressure is building. Below is what’s real right now and…
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Your vans carry more than parts and tools—they carry your reputation. Every mile through tight driveways, busy neighborhoods, school zones, and active job sites adds risk. One crash can erase a week of profit in repairs, claims, and higher premiums. A written, enforced safety…
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Fuel near four bucks, parts prices jumping with every tariff headline, insurance renewals that sting—if you run 10 – 15 plumbing, HVAC or electrical vans, you feel every penny. Yet many owners rely only on internal numbers: “We spent X on fuel; we fixed Y breakdowns.”…
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Why Today’s Trade Rules Hit Service Vans Harder Than Sedans On Aug. 1, the White House’s newest “reciprocal-tariff” schedule jumped from ink to invoice. Imported vehicles and parts that land in the U.S. right now face duties as high as 35 percent. At the…
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In a year already shaped by economic volatility, rising costs, and labor shortages, one concern still tops every fleet manager’s list, fleet safety in 2025. According to the 2025 Fleet Manager Outlook Survey, 70% of fleet professionals said driver and fleet safety is their…
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Fleet costs have always been a balancing act. But in 2025, the challenge is escalating. Rising interest rates, shifting trade policies, and ongoing economic uncertainty are driving up expenses, making vehicle acquisition and fleet operations more expensive than ever. The Federal Reserve’s latest decision…
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New Tariff Threats Create Uncertainty for Colorado’s Auto Market Colorado’s auto industry, from dealerships to manufacturers, is facing an unpredictable future. As President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada and Mexico continues to create whiplash in policy decisions. After announcing a 25% tariff on…
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Fleet costs for construction businesses are about to change in a big way. A 25% tariff on vehicle imports from Canada and Mexico, effective February 4, 2025, is expected to drive up prices, disrupt supply chains, and make it harder for small and mid-sized…
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