Best of LinkedIn: Commercial Fleet Insights CW 24/ 25

Over the past two weeks the commercial-fleet ecosystem advanced on multiple fronts. OEMs and service providers pushed the envelope on vehicle technology and megawatt-level charging, strategic tie-ups unlocked the scale needed for mass electrification, and data-driven tools sharpened risk, safety and efficiency levers across operations.

Date

June 11, 2025

Commercial Fleet Insights

Thomas Allgeyer

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!

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Vehicle & Product Launches

Milence unveiled the first megawatt charging system in Europe at EVS 38, paving the way for fast-turn heavy-duty e-truck operations
National Express West Midlands confirmed a transition to a fully electric bus fleet, positioning the UK as an early zero-emission public-transport leader
Sunswap battery-powered refrigeration units were selected by Bannister Transport to build the UK’s first zero-emission refrigerated fleet
CAFU introduced Canada’s first mobile EV-charging service for fleets, offering on-demand energy without permanent infrastructure
Petaluma Transit and Arriva London each took delivery of new battery-electric buses, reinforcing momentum toward zero-emission urban fleets

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Partnerships & Strategic Alliances

City of Brampton and Zenobē agreed a CA$4 billion programme to deploy 1 000 electric buses, pairing UK fleet-financing expertise with Canadian demand
Volvo Cars partnered with Targa Telematics to launch a global OEM data platform, promising deeper insight for mixed-brand corporate fleets
Marsh Commercial and Samsara deepened cooperation to convert telematics data into actionable risk recommendations for insurers and operators
Smart Freight Centre and PragmaCharge initiated Europe’s largest road-freight decarbonisation coalition, aiming to align stakeholders on infrastructure and standards
Consulting engagements reported successful EV roll-outs, highlighting the value of external expertise in change management and total-cost modelling

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Fleet Management, Telematics & Data

Fleetio deployment at Executive Landscaping improved asset visibility and crew productivity, illustrating quick wins from cloud-based FMS adoption
Industry guidance clarified the boundary between FMS and TMS and emphasised seamless data exchange across the logistics stack
New AI-enabled energy-management tools were flagged as critical for balancing grid constraints, depot capacity and total cost during electrification

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Insurance, Risk & Safety

California regulators acknowledged a lack of underwriting models for electric trucks and launched workstreams to close the data gap
AI camera platforms now detect risky driving behaviour in real time, allowing carriers to price risk dynamically and fleets to intervene early
Eye-tracking driver-monitoring systems were highlighted as superior to head-tracking for meeting upcoming GSR requirements and reducing distraction-related losses
Fleet operators were cautioned to rely on telematics insights rather than additive fuels for meaningful efficiency and premium reduction

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Logistics Optimisation & Supply Chain

Experts warned that zero-emission mandates alone will not decarbonise logistics; route optimisation, modal shift and driver training remain essential levers
AI-driven routing in dense urban networks delivered measurable cost and service gains, strengthening the ROI case for software-led optimisation

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Funding, Incentives & Policy

New York State increased EV-charging incentives, accelerating depot infrastructure roll-outs for commercial operators
Pembina Institute analysis showed immediate payback for electric trucks in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area when incentives align with total-cost models
The World Bank committed financing to support São Paulo’s shift to a zero-emission bus fleet, signalling institutional capital’s readiness to back large-scale projects

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Supporting Technologies & Services

SparkCharge promoted a charging-as-a-service model with zero upfront cost and rapid deployment, lowering the barrier for small and mid-size fleets
LFP battery chemistries gained attention for combining safety, longevity and lower cost, emerging as the default choice for high-cycle commercial EVs

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