Donlen regularly shares our expertise and advice with members of the fleet industry and media.
John Wuich, VP, business analytics at Donlen, explains how the Donlen Risk Center can help Donlen customers identify their drivers most at safety and compliance risk in “
Reduce the Severity and Frequency of Accidents” by Fleet Management Weekly.
In Fleet Management Weekly’s “
How to Compare Vehicles on Total Cost of Operation” video, John Wuich, VP, business analytics at Donlen, explains how Donlen offers predictive and prescriptive tools such as the Vehicle Optimization Model to help fleet professionals compare total cost of operation.
In Fleet Management Weekly’s “
Thinking Forward to Autonomous Vehicles” video, Tom Sloan, director of telematics and safety products at Donlen, explains what fleets need to do in order to prepare for the likelihood of semi-autonomous vehicles becoming available in the next 3-5 years.
Automotive Fleet’s “
10 Strategies to Reduce Fuel Spend” features John Wuich, Donlen VP, strategic consulting services. In this article Wuich emphasizes the importance of rightsizing vehicles, as well as having a fleet policy that is supported by management.
Oliver Zerhusen, director, maintenance and accident products at Donlen, is featured in Fleet Financials’ “
Best Practices of an Accident Management Program.” In this article Zerhusen explains the procedures involved in the repair process for fleet vehicles.
In Automotive Fleet’s “
2017 Fleet Management Trends: Safety Tech,” Donlen VP, vehicle acquisition services, Cindy Gomez, shares her prediction that due to safety becoming a high priority for fleets, OEMs will begin to standardize safety tech options in vehicles.
Donlen VP, vehicle acquisition services, Cindy Gomez, weighs in on how fleets can take advantage of OEM pool programs in order to reduce order-to-delivery times in Automotive Fleet’s “2017 Fleet Management Trends: Upfiiting.”
Donlen VP, client relations, sales regional, Chelsea Mathis, is featured in Automotive Fleet’s “
Best Practices in Executive Fleet Management.” Mathis highlights the trend towards focus on executive fleets for employee satisfaction.
Donlen President, Tom Callahan, is featured in Automotive Fleet’s “
2017 Fleet Management Trends: Donald Trump.” In this article, Callahan offers his insights into the potential impact Trump’s presidency could have on the fleet industry.
In Automotive Fleet’s “
2017 Fleet Management Trends: Compact SUVs,” Cindy Gomez, VP, vehicle acquisition services at Donlen weighs in on the trends that are leading to the increasing popularity of crossover/SUVs for fleets vehicles.
Tom Sloan, director of telematics and safety products at Donlen, is featured in Automotive Fleet’s “
2017 Fleet Management Trends: Telematics.” In this article, Tom explains how telematics providers must provide clients with tools and partnership to analyze telematics data to extract meaningful insights.
In Fleet Management Weekly’s “
Instructing Drivers on Semi-Autonomous Features” video, Donlen President, Tom Callahan, explains the responsibility of fleet management companies to instruct drivers how to use the semi-autonomous features already in their vehicles so that they can become better drivers.
Cindy Gomez, Donlen VP, vehicle acquisition services, weighs in on how OEM inventory management can improve the OTD process for future model-years in Automotive Fleet’s, “
13 Ways to Improve Order-to-Delivery.”
Fleet Management Weekly’s “
The Most Cost-Effective Way to Plan for Vehicle Ordering” video features Cindy Gomez, VP, vehicle acquisition services at Donlen. Gomez explains Donlen’s method of working with customers to understand their delivery expectations when planning for vehicle ordering.
Donlen’s VP, Strategic Consulting Services, John Wuich, weighs in on managing fleet vehicle depreciation in Fleet Financials’ “
Meeting the Challenge of Depreciation.” In this article, Wuich provides tips for minimizing the depreciation of your vehicles.
Donlen’s President, Tom Callahan, is featured in Fleet Management Weekly’s “
If You Want Safety, Start With Driver Behavior” video. Callahan explains how driver behavior is a cause of 90% of accidents, and which tools you can use to monitor and correct driver behavior.
“
An Exciting Time to be in the Industry,” is a Q&A between Donlen President, Tom Callahan, and Fleet Management Weekly about fleet safety technology and the future of the fleet industry. Callahan explains the social responsibility of OEMs, FMCs, and companies when it comes to driver safety, and how Donlen is doing our part.
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Smart Fleet Technology is Driving Real-Time Decisions” features Brian Wright, SVP, Products and Services at Donlen. In this video by Fleet Management Weekly, Wright discusses how changes in fleet technology are helping fleet professionals make decisions in real time.
Donlen’s VP, Consulting, Analytics, and Sustainability Amy Blaine is featured in Fleet Management Weekly’s “
Global Variations in Sustainable Fuel Markets” video. In this video, Blaine explains how different global conditions impact the implementation of alternative fuels in each country.
In Fleet Management Weekly’s “
Encouraging Safety via Vehicle Selectors,” Donlen President Tom Callahan explains the importance of including safer vehicles in vehicle selectors, and explains how Donlen does our part with a helpful and actionable process.
“
Why Continuous Monitoring of MVRs Makes Sense” features Tom Sloan, Manager of Telematics and Safety Products for Donlen. In this video, Sloan explains how continuous monitoring of MVRs can help you ensure all of your drivers are legal to be on the road and violation-free.
Watch Fleet Management Weekly’s
“Reducing Vehicle Delivery Delays” video, in which Cindy Gomez, Director of Vehicle and Acquisition Services at Donlen, discusses ways for fleet managers to manage expectations and reduce delays.
“
How Analytics Will Affect Fleet Safety” features Tom Sloan, Manager of Telematics and Safety Products for Donlen. Sloan explains the importance of a holistic view of driver performance and a firm stance on driver safety.
In “
Vehicle Depreciation Remains Steady,” Donlen VP, Strategic Consulting Services, John Wuich, weighs in on vehicle depreciation from 2014 to 2015. Wuich explains that the rate of depreciation from 2014 to 2015 has slowed compared with 2013 to 2014.
Watch Fleet Management Weekly’s
“Managing Preventive Maintenance Compliance” video, in which SVP of Products and Services Brian Wright explains how Donlen’s tools and technology make it easier to manage driver behavior and preventive maintenance.
“
Open-End Versus Closed-End Leasing,” features Donlen’s Director of Equipment Leasing Operations, Craig Lehmann. In this article Craig discusses the pros and cons of closed-end leasing.
In “
Class 3-6 Truck Forecast: Operating Costs Stable,” Donlen experts Megan McMillan, Truck Strategic Consultant, Mark Steffans, Medium- and Havey-Duty Truck Consultant, and Tom Sloan, Telematics Products Manager, discuss operating cost trends for Class 3-6 fleets and forecast trends for 2016.
Watch Fleet Management Weekly’s
“Mobile Apps a Game Changer for Fleet Managers” video, in which Senior Vice President of Products and Services, Brian Wright, discusses the new possibilities that mobile technology will offer fleet managers.
Donlen’s Senior Vice President of Products and Services, Brian Wright, weighs in on the many ways mobile technology will shape the future of fleet in Fleet Management Weekly’s “
Mobile Apps Deliver Cost Savings Q&A.”
During the Fleet Management Company Executive Panel at NAFA 2015, Donlen President Tom Callahan talked about technology, which is one of the most important opportunities for fleets right now. Read the article that features the advantages of telematics and learn what Donlen’s experts have to say.
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Watch Fleet Management Weekly’s “Opportunities Abound with Vocational Fleets” video, in which Donlen President Tom Callahan talks about how many vocational fleets could use a bit more centralization and management.
Automotive Fleet’s How to Leverage Constantly Evolving Fleet Analytics features the expert opinion of Donlen’s VP of Strategic Consulting, Analytics and Sustainability, Amy Blaine, who talks about Telematics.
Watch Fleet Management Weekly’s
“Strategically Managing Vehicle Downtime” video, in which Manager of Maintenance, Accident and Safety Products, Oliver Zerhusen, talks about how to efficiently deal with vehicle downtime.
Watch Fleet Management Weekly’s
“Empowering Drivers Via New Technology” video, in which Donlen President Tom Callahan talks about how to empower drivers via mobile technology.
Watch Fleet Management Weekly’s “Now’s a Good Time to Look at Alt Fuels” video, in which VP of Strategic Consulting, Analytics and Sustainability, Amy Blaine, talks about alternative fuel.
Automotive Fleet’s “
How to Manage Fuel Expenses Like a Pro” features the expert opinion of Consulting Business Analyst, Megan Delano, on the importance of fuel expense and fuel economy.
Watch Fleet Management Weekly’s “A New Evolution of Telematics” video, in which Manager of Telematics Products, Tom Sloan, talks about the evolution of telematics technology and how it affects fleets.
Work Truck Magazine’s “
Top 10 Trends in Chassis-Mounted Auxiliary Equipment” features the expert perspectives of Senior Truck Specialist Bill Byron and Supply Chain Specialist Charles Matthew.
Work Truck Magazine’s “
Top 10 Trends in Truck, Van Upfitting” features the expert perspective of Donlen Truck Design Consultant Joe Birren on the fleet industry’s increased focus on safety equipment.
Fleet Financial’s “
How to Handle Vehicles Damaged in Transport” features the expert perspective of Director of Vehicle Acquisition Services Cindy Gomez on how fleet managers can deal with vehicle damage.
Watch Fleet Management Weekly’s “Telematics is a Game-Changer” video, in which Donlen President Tom Callahan explores how telematics can help fleets collect and use the right data.
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Fleet Management Weekly’s interview with Donlen President Tom Callahan, who talks about Donlen’s expanded global reach, as well as common challenges fleets face in today’s industry.
Fleet Financial’s “Six Fuel Reduction Initiatives That Produce Results Now” features the expert perspective of Manager of Telematics Products Tom Sloan on telematics, fuel cards and unauthorized use reporting.
Watch AFLA’s “Coming Trends in Fleet” video which features an interview with Donlen President, Tom Callahan.
Automotive Fleet recently published its “Looking Forward, Fleet Management Circa 2025” issue, which focuses on productivity, maintenance, vehicle selection and purchasing, taxation, and license and title.