*Updated for September 25th, 2025 New tariffs on vehicles and parts are pushing prices higher. Depending on where a unit is assembled and how much imported content it carries, fleets are modeling multi-thousand-dollar increases per vehicle (often in the $3k–$7k range on light trucks)….
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Why Busy Owners Need a Smarter Fleet Plan If you run a plumbing, HVAC, electrical, restoration, or landscaping company with 5 – 75 work trucks or vans, fleet headaches steal time and profit: Hunting for new units in a tight market Juggling lenders, upfitters,…
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Running a plumbing, HVAC, or electrical company means your crews spend more time on the road than in the office. Vans are job-site lifelines—but every mile exposes your brand to risk. A single crash can wipe out a month of profit through repairs, workers’…
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Why This Summer’s Tariff Wave Matters A fresh round of 25 % “reciprocal” import duties on vans, chassis, bodies and service-truck parts takes effect August 1, 2025. Nearly every country outside the United States-Mexico-Canada trade bloc is on the list. How do these tariffs…
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Unexpected repair invoices can blow up a month’s margin in one afternoon. Four of ten service-van operators in our recent poll admit they still run purely reactive maintenance—fixing what breaks and hoping the next job covers the bill. If that sounds familiar, this post…
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You Can’t Seize the Day with a Broken-Down Van. If your crews can’t roll, your revenue stalls— and an unreliable van can derail the entire day before 7:30 a.m. That’s why every growth-minded contractor needs a fleet reliability strategy as solid as their business…
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The inaugural Fleet Manager Outlook Survey, conducted by Automotive Fleet and Work Truck, offers a timely snapshot of the fleet industry in 2025. With insights from 73 fleet professionals across a wide range of sectors, the report highlights the top priorities, challenges, and operational…
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The job of a fleet manager has evolved far beyond keeping vehicles running. The role now demands a blend of technical skill, financial oversight, change management—and above all, leadership. That’s where fractional expertise comes in. Jim Arnold of UPS summed it up best: “You…
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Accidents aren’t just unfortunate—they’re expensive. And in 2025’s high-stakes environment, having a clear accident response plan is critical. How your fleet responds in the first few minutes after a crash can determine everything from insurance outcomes to legal exposure. That’s why accident management needs…
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In today’s fleet environment, unpredictability is expensive. From surprise breakdowns to extended downtime and rising parts costs, reactive maintenance models are no longer sustainable. That’s why predictive maintenance and telematics are emerging as two of the most valuable technologies for fleet managers in 2025….
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