Monthly Trends Report - January 2025
A new year means fleets are looking for new ways to improve their operations. Read on for our January trends report where we discuss a key tool to help lower total cost of ownership, and highlight fleet trends including integrated solutions, mixed fuel fleets, and data insights.
Message from the team,
The start of another year is a time to reflect on the changes throughout the fleet world while identifying what trends will take the spotlight in 2025.
While fleets saw some relief in 2024, the high cost of doing business remains. Fleet managers will continue to seek new ways to lower their total cost of ownership and find new efficiencies to get an edge on the competition.
One of the easiest ways to save on costs is through a robust fleet fuel card program. In addition to providing fuel rebates, Shell Fleet Cards can help fleet managers save time by eliminating the need to submit expense reports for each fuel purchase. Managers can monitor for unapproved expenditures, budget for overall fuel spend and easily track when it’s time for vehicles to receive routine maintenance, which can help them avoid more expensive repairs in the future.
In other words, small efficiencies add up to major payoffs. Programs like fleet fuel cards that streamline workflows are gaining traction. Consider implementing a robust fleet management tool to help upscale your operations in 2025.
Sincerely,
Shell Fleet Solutions
Trends to note:
As part of its year-end fleet trends series WorkTruck asked industry leaders how fleets can stay competitive and prepared for obstacles ahead. Jim Perkins, Director at Shell Fleet Solutions, USA, pointed to cost-effective initiatives that can be easily integrated into operations.
“We continue to see that fleet management tools like fleet fuel cards, and maintenance programs that offer rebates on fuel, general repairs, and fleet upkeep are still very popular for fleets of all sizes,” Perkins said. “They provide tangible savings and help boost both efficiency and safety.”
Source : 2024 Work Truck Trends: Cost Management and Resiliency: Staying Competitive and Prepared
The Fleet Week conference recently convened in San Diego, with artificial intelligence and electric vehicles being major topics. However, a key discussion centered on how the energy transition will be much more complex than expected with mixed fuel fleets becoming the norm as managers work to gain a better understanding of what works best for their operations.
Source : Fleet Week 2024: 8 Trends Forming the Future of Fleet
Fleet Owner recently featured a story discussing how to best use data produced by fleet management tools. Ideally, data should integrate across tools to better assist managers. The key takeaway: No matter the type of tool used, having the right data can help your fleet succeed.
Source : Clark: How fleet managers can avoid 'drowning in data'
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