Lease or Buy: What’s Best for Your Fleet?
In today’s tight market, every decision you make carries more weight, especially when it comes to getting vehicles on the road. Rising prices, longer lead times, and shifting demand have …
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SWTA 2026 Transit Trends: Key Insights for Agencies Planning Their Next Fleet
The 2026 South West Transit Association (SWTA) Annual Conference & Expo in Albuquerque, NM brought together transit leaders, agencies, and manufacturers from across the region—all navigating a rapidly shifting landscape. …
Work Truck Week 2026 Recap: A Shift in Energy—and Focus
Work Truck Week 2026 delivered what the industry expects: innovation, strong attendance, and meaningful conversations across every corner of the commercial vehicle space. But this year, there was also something …
Driving 2026: Trends Shaping Commercial, School, & Public Transportation
THE HIGHLIGHTS: What are transportation trends in 2026? Transportation trends in 2026 include strong commercial vehicle demand, evolving school bus electrification strategies, and increased digital transformation in public sector fleets. …
Chauffeur Driven 2026: Luxury Vehicles That Stole the Show
At Chauffeur Driven 2026 in Las Vegas, attendees did what they always do at industry events: they got inside the vehicles. Doors opened. Storage compartments checked. Drivers tested seating positions …
Model 1 Opens New Elgin Commercial Vehicle Center to Serve Chicagoland Fleets
Full-service location offers commercial vehicle sales, service, parts, and upfitting. ELGIN, Ill. — Model 1 Commercial Vehicles announced today the soft opening of Model 1 Elgin earlier this month, a …
3 Things We Heard at Zonar Together 2026
Zonar Together 2026 wasn’t just about what’s new— it was about what’s currently working in school transportation. Conversations focused on the value of seeing solutions in action before purchase, the …
Model 1 Commercial Vehicles Awarded Sourcewell Cooperative Contract
Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, a pioneer in creative transit solutions that has been driving industry innovation for over 40 years, announced it has been awarded a multi-year cooperative purchasing contract …
Fleet Optimization 2026: How Right-Sizing Cuts Costs and Improves Performance
Fleet planning is evolving—fast. And fleet optimization 2026 is no longer defined by procurement decisions alone. Today, success depends on continuous alignment between duty cycle requirements, asset utilization, and fleet total cost of ownership …
Maintaining Compliance in a Shifting EV Manufacturing Landscape
The commercial vehicle industry recently received a significant jolt. Following a $19.5 billion charge in its EV division, Ford announced a massive strategic pivot. The highlights are stark: the F-150 Lightning pickup …
