{"id":4143,"date":"2020-05-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wheels2025dev.wpenginepowered.com\/resource\/keeping-your-fleet-moving-forward-during-a-crisis\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T23:51:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T23:51:56","slug":"keeping-your-fleet-moving-forward-during-a-crisis","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.wheels.com\/public\/resource\/keeping-your-fleet-moving-forward-during-a-crisis\/","title":{"rendered":"Keeping Your Fleet Moving Forward During a Crisis"},"content":{"rendered":"

With stay-at-home orders blanketing the U.S. and Canada\u00a0for months\u00a0now, many fleet\u00a0professionals\u00a0may be scratching their heads asking themselves: \u201cNow, what?\u201d<\/p>\n

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Conferences and in-person meetings may be canceled but this\u00a0mustn\u2019t\u00a0halt your focus on the strategic initiatives to drive your fleet forward, whether your drivers are grounded or not.\u00a0Here are a few\u00a0areas to focus on to\u00a0help\u00a0solidify the foundation of your fleet, while\u00a0planning for the future\u00a0in these uncertain times.<\/p>\n

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Audit Your Contingency Plans<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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While some cities are showing a flattening of the curve\u00a0in regards to\u00a0COVID-19, now\u2019s the time to make sure your emergency plans can withstand\u00a0the long haul. Lean heavily on your fleet provider and your internal stakeholders to make sure you\u2019re\u00a0prepared for both best- and worst-case scenarios with the current pandemic and other possible disasters.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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A good outline for your emergency plans is to consider these five components: prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. It\u2019s how FEMA organizes their mission areas. For the crisis at hand, make sure you have a comprehensive plan for the current state and if the situation were to worsen over time. Then repeat the exercise for other potential events like hurricanes, economic downturns and winter storms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Forecast Your Acquisition Needs<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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With temporary plant closures\u00a0and grounded fleets, vehicle acquisition\u00a0is a complex topic. Some fleets need more vehicles because they\u2019re transitioning personnel to corporate vehicles to facilitate social distancing during their daily commutes.\u00a0Other fleets\u00a0are\u00a0reassessing orders\u00a0in\u00a0the wake of an economic downturn.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Whatever your\u00a0situation, get a good handle on your inventory\u00a0so you\u2019re ahead of the game once\u00a0businesses\u00a0return to normal.\u00a0Forecasting your acquisition needs now will\u00a0ensure you\u2019re in the front of the line once\u00a0auto plants resume production.<\/p>\n

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Cross Off Your To-Do Lists<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Although our priorities have shifted to swiftly tackling the challenges that COVID-19 has brought about, some fleet offices\u00a0may have some time\u00a0on their hands. What have you\u00a0put\u00a0aside that\u00a0you\u00a0now\u00a0have time for?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Here are some ideas:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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  • Review your fleet policy: Make sure it has\u00a0comprehensive sections on foundational fleet elements like safety. Yet, also be sure to include sections that have new impacts to fleets\u00a0like legalized\u00a0drugs,\u00a0conceal-and-carry laws,\u00a0personal gain\u00a0from\u00a0ridesharing, data privacy and new forms of mobility.<\/li>\n
  • Data cleansing and review:\u00a0Fleets generate lots\u00a0of data. If you have\u00a0don\u2019t have a\u00a0centralized\u00a0system, you likely have a variety of data sources. If possible, input data from suppliers into your main fleet management platform to ensure you have a holistic view of your data.<\/li>\n
  • Complete fleet education courses:\u00a0We all know continuous education is important,\u00a0yet\u00a0we don\u2019t always have the time to take an online course. If you have time to spare, take some foundational fleet courses or an emerging fleet topic like fleet connectivity.<\/li>\n
  • Assign drivers online safety training: Behind-the-wheel training may be postponed but there are online\u00a0simulators\u00a0and other web-based resources that will\u00a0help drivers practice all the rules of the road.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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    Lean On Your Resources<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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    Lastly, in this time of uncertainty turn to your fleet provider for guidance. They should be proactive in their communications to yourself and drivers. Their own contingency plans should be fully deployed and at the ready to respond, as appropriate. What are they hearing in their calls with auto makers, DMVs and other supplier partners? How are they planning for your fleet\u2019s future as your needs evolve? It\u2019s paramount that they\u2019re diligently working on your behalf to help steer your fleet during this unprecedented time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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