From a Main Ram Recall to Palms-On AI | AF Information Recap

First up on this week’s information recap is a recall fleet managers will need on their radar. Greater than 1.27 million Ram 1500 pickups are being recalled over a seat belt anchor situation.

Price can also be in focus. A brand new evaluation compares upkeep bills throughout 27 fleet autos, giving managers a more in-depth take a look at how car selection can have an effect on bills lengthy after acquisition. Upkeep and restore change into more and more essential variables as autos age.

We’re additionally recognizing a well-known title in business fleet. Gary Van Orden is retiring after practically 4 a long time within the business. His profession spans a rare interval of change—from extra conventional fleet operations to at this time’s new expertise.

And talking of what’s subsequent, AI is transferring from dialog to software. Fleet managers on the 2026 Fleet Ahead Convention could have a possibility to get hands-on with the expertise and discover the way it can match into actual fleet workflows. The convention is placing a broader deal with sensible AI and information functions, together with methods fleets can flip data into actionable upkeep, gas, utilization, and TCO choices.

The frequent thread this week? Fleet leaders need to handle what’s taking place proper now whereas nonetheless discovering time to arrange for what’s coming subsequent.

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