Methodology: Every two weeks we collect most relevant posts on LinkedIn for selected topics and create an overall summary only based on these posts. If you´re interested in the single posts behind, you can find them here: https://linktr.ee/thomasallgeyer. Have a great read!
Fleet Operations & Efficiency
Thought leadership (e.g., The Fleet Success Playbook) reframes fleet management around stakeholder value, culture, risk, and resources
Digitised service models – from Ryder’s full-service leasing to Ford Pro’s integrated packages; compress total cost of ownership and boost service levels
Alphabet International’s latest report calls for immediate decarbonisation action, keeping emissions firmly on the C-suite agenda
Telematics & Analytics
AI-enabled telematics now converts raw data into actionable risk and cost insights, cutting accident claims and streamlining maintenance
HERE WeGo Pro and Platform Science upgrade in-cab navigation and apps, blending compliance with driver-centric UX
Industry veterans mark three decades of telematics evolution, signalling sustained investment in connectivity and analytics
Safety & Driver Assistance
Eye-tracking solutions such as Guardian tackle drowsy driving, providing real-time intervention at scale
Government endorsement of suppliers like EROAD underscores the regulatory push for telematics-enabled safety and sustainability
Blackout-resilient platforms (Geotab) maintain safety standards even during infrastructure disruptions
Electrification & Charging
Fleets now treat charging infrastructure as a mission-critical system, with launches such as the Fleete EVO platform designed to maximise uptime and user experience
Shared-depot models (First Bus × Paua) and city deployments like Toronto’s fully electric fire trucks extend electrification beyond light-duty vehicles
Mixed-energy strategies pair diesel and EV assets while AI-driven route and maintenance optimisation eases range anxiety and unlocks financial upside
OEM momentum continues: Toyota unveiled the C-HR+ BEV and Rivian expanded service reach via Amerit Fleet Solutions
Partnerships & Ecosystem
Strategic collaborations widened reach: Rivian teamed with Amerit for nationwide service, while LA transit agencies deployed advanced charge-management software
IO-Dynamics and SCHULZ Systemtechnik integrated intelligent energy management into logistics depots, demonstrating end-to-end control of the value chain
Events
Ford’s Michigan Central showcase connected innovators across vehicles, software, and services, highlighting a united push toward smart mobility
Geotab Day UK 2025 offers operators a platform to benchmark digital best practices ahead of procurement cycles
Regulatory & Policy
Direct legislative moves were limited, but rising demand for compliance-ready navigation tools signals that operators are preparing for tightening regional mandates
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