As Fleet Tech Enthusiasm Tempers, New Study Reveals Path to Reactivate Adoption
New findings from Escalent’s Fleet Advisory Hub™ insights program reveal fleets are pulling back on new technologies in their businesses as they face continued market uncertainty.
This shift is reflected in the firm’s Fleet Technology Index (FTI) score—a relative measure and indication of market readiness for commercial fleet technologies—which saw a 13% decline in 2026 following consistent year-over-year gains since 2022.
The score for core technologies—battery electric vehicles, telematics, autonomous vehicles and data analytics—declined by 11%, with fleets indicating they are less likely to invest in these technologies within the next six months.
NETS 2026 Conference: Keynotes Confirmed; Road Safety Award Nominee Deadline
Join road safety leaders from around the world this September in Indianapolis for three days of benchmarking, networking, and practical strategies to advance fleet safety.
Know a company or colleague making a difference in road safety? Now is the time to recognize their accomplishments. NETS is accepting nominations for the member-exclusive 2026 Road Safety Achievement Awards.
NETS is proud to introduce the Susan Hipp Road Safety Collaborative Leadership Award, created in recognition of Susan's longstanding commitment to bringing people together to advance road safety.
AFLA Membership Growth: Mary Saunders on Engagement, Volunteerism, and the Value of Connection
By Ted Roberts, Publisher, Fleet Management Weekly
Founded more than 60 years ago, AFLA is dedicated to supporting fleet professionals through education, networking, leadership development, and collaboration.
To learn more about the current state of AFLA membership we spoke with Mary Saunders, Chairperson of AFLA’s Membership Task Force.
She’s been an active AFLA volunteer for several years and leads the group responsible for member engagement, growth, and retention.
Why Case Studies Close More Deals Than Product Brochures
By Ed Pierce, President, Vyral Fleet Marketing
There is a lot of discussion within fleet companies about product features, technology, service capabilities, competitive differentiators, and market positioning.
While those topics are important, many organizations overlook one of the most persuasive sales and marketing tools they already possess: a well-developed customer case study.
Buyers want evidence that a company has solved problems similar to their own, reduced operational risk and delivered measurable business results.
The Fleet Manager’s Breaking Point: Why AI Must Do More Than Advise
By David Prusinski, CEO of VMS.AI
Advisory, or generative, AI reduces the cognitive load of sorting through data. It surfaces recommendations and helps humans decide faster. But it still requires a human to execute every next step. Agentic AI does not stop at the recommendation. It takes the action.
