AFLA Conference Archives-Creative Solutions to Today's Fleet Issues

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In a fleet management panel discussion led by Teresa Belding, various strategies and challenges related to modern fleet management were explored. Teresa, who manages a fleet of about 1,000 vehicles, moderated discussions that included Ernie Garcia from Gothic Landscape and George Albright from MerchantSuite. The panel covered topics such as driver gamification to improve fleet management practices, the importance of developing relationships with OEMs and adapting to order allocation challenges, and the need for effective upfitting solutions.<br /><br />Driver gamification was highlighted as a strategy to encourage better driving habits and competition among drivers. Ernie discussed using a scorecard system to motivate his team and how it had been beneficial in creating healthy competition within his organization. Meanwhile, conversations surrounding vehicle life cycle extensions tackled how to manage aging fleets responsibly without compromising environmental goals. Both Ernie and George shared their approach to tackling allocation challenges by forecasting needs and leveraging partnerships with suppliers and OEMs.<br /><br />The session concluded with a question-and-answer period where audience members inquired about the specifics of reward systems for driver gamification, fair market impact assessments, and experiences with electric vehicle integration in fleets. Key takeaways emphasized communication, adaptability, and leveraging partnerships.

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Moderator: Kristen Penny
Panelists: George Albright, Ernest Garcia

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Location 2023

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2023

fleet management

driver gamification

vehicle life cycle

OEM partnerships

order allocation

upfitting solutions

electric vehicle integration

Teresa Belding