Returning to Fleet: What Changed While I Was Away?
Leaving the public fleet industry four years ago, I expected that coming back would feel unfamiliar. After spending the past few weeks reconnecting with fleet professionals,…
Sub-Topic: AI & Automation
AI Takes the Wheel
Artificial intelligence (AI) may feel like the hottest technology on the road, but the truth is fleets have used forms of AI for years. “AI is…
Board denies request to invalidate Motive’s AI fleet technology patent
A federal patent review board declines Samsara’s request to invalidate Motive’s AI fleet technology patent in an ongoing legal battle with Samsara, keeping the patent challenge…
Utilimarc Launches SmartReplace to Help Fleets Optimize Vehicle Replacement Timing
Utilimarc has released SmartReplace, a vehicle replacement decision tool built to help fleet managers use cost and utilization data to time replacements more effectively.
Samsara Launches Agentic AI Capabilities to Automate Fleet Operations Tasks
Samsara has introduced agentic AI capabilities designed to automate repetitive operational tasks, a development with direct implications for public-sector fleet teams managing large, complex vehicle inventories.
Samsara Launches AI Solutions Tailored for Public-Sector Fleets
Samsara is expanding its platform with AI-driven tools designed specifically for public-sector customers, aiming to help government fleets modernize operations and infrastructure management.