Mike Albert Fleet Solutions, 10340 Evendale Drive, Cincinnati, OH (2021)

11/05/2021

You’ve been eyeing it. Isn’t it time you tried it? We offer the opportunity to drive luxury vehicles for a limited time with Subscribe.

Think of Subscribe as a financially savvy alternative to owning or leasing. Insurance, maintenance, and the vehicle of your choice are all included in the monthly subscription fee. You get the gas (or the electricity)... and we'll get everything else.

Learn about Subscribe: https://subscribe.mikealbert.com/

11/04/2021

Toll management can be an intensive job, and your accounting manager shouldn’t be the only person doing the back-end work. Particularly for fleets who travel over state lines on the regular, managing toll expenses can get complicated. As part of our services, we offer expert toll management assistance to deal with toll expenses and scale them to fit your fleet.

We also offer customizable reporting to ensure you receive information on things like:

• Toll activity
• E-ZPass registration errors
• Transponder activity
• Plate history
• Speed warnings

Learn more about our toll management services here:
https://www.mikealbert.com/fleet-services/toll-management

11/03/2021

One of the biggest hurdles to widespread EV fleet adoption is the lack of charging stations. But if you had your own charging station in your fleet garage, you'd never have to worry about where your next vehicle's charge is coming from.

This is just one way you can turn your fleet garage "green." 🌱 Learn more tactics on our blog: https://www.mikealbert.com/blog/expert-guide-to-green-garages-for-fleets

11/02/2021

Attention, CEOs and other top-level executives. We understand the pressure to make big, operational decisions when running a business, and we’d like to take a few things off your plate. Our services can help free up your time by:

• Filling the gaps of your current fleet management strategy so you don't have to hire in-house staff
• Acquiring newer vehicle models to boost driver morale and safety
• Improving brand awareness by turning your vehicles into moving billboards

As a result, you'll save money on fleets so you can invest in other parts of your business. Learn more about our fleet solutions: https://www.mikealbert.com/ceo-fleet-solutions

11/01/2021

Electrifying your vehicles is an inevitable reality. By 2035, General Motors says it will make only electric vehicles. So where do you start for your fleet's electrification process? Here are some things to consider:

1. Identifying your baseline needs. What kind of vehicle do you need? What stage of the life cycle are your vehicles in now?
2. Researching what type of charging equipment you’ll need (Hint: it’s not as simple as you’d expect).
3. Locating grant funding, which can help lower your costs by $7,500+
4. Executing the charging infrastructure, consider permits and all
5. Tracking your data when it’s all said and done to analyze your TCO and carbon footprint.

While all this may sound like a lot, a fleet electrification partner can handle the entire process and more. Learn more in our in-depth guide to fleet electrification here: https://www.mikealbert.com/blog/the-advanced-guide-to-fleet-electrification

10/29/2021

This Halloween, some fleet owners will get the scariest Halloween trick of all... a "check engine" light on their dashboard.

Stay ahead of your preventative maintenance with the Mike Albert free fleet assessment.

And as you're munching your Halloween candy, don't forget: There's nothing sweeter than saving money on your fleet. https://www.mikealbert.com/free-fleet-assessment

10/28/2021

Isn't it time you improved your work truck or van for enhanced performance?

We have a turnkey service of custom van upfits and truck engineering that are ready to roll upon delivery. See our page that highlights the extent of our equipment upgrade & installation services here: https://www.mikealbert.com/upfit

10/27/2021

Now is the time to start planning for your electric fleet or risk getting left behind. Why? Well...

• The current administration pledged half of new U.S. fleet vehicles to be electric by 2030
• Electrify America has a mission to double EV charging stations throughout the U.S. by 2023
• Electric vans and trucks are scheduled to hit the market in late 2021 and 2022

But where do you begin? We created an advanced guide to fleet planning, covering everything from charging infrastructure to permit considerations. Check it out here: https://www.mikealbert.com/blog/the-advanced-guide-to-fleet-electrification

10/26/2021

With remote work becoming the new normal, staying connected to your workforce is critical.

Telecom operators have employees and contractors working together on numerous job sites. They need a first point of contact — someone who knows where to go and what to do.

With Mike Albert, you gain access to an expert with valuable vehicle data that can fundamentally change how you operate. Plus, our experts have the training and experience to know how to turn that data into cost savings.

Learn more about how we help the telecom industry here: https://www.mikealbert.com/telecom-fleets

10/25/2021

It's here! We wrote a roundup of the electric pickup trucks and vans hitting the market later this year and early next year. Electric pickup truck options include...

⚡️ FORD F-150 LIGHTNING
💰 $40k
✅ Has the classic F-150 style
✅ Most affordable option

⚡️ RIVIAN R1T
💰 $67.5k
✅ Well-funded startup that went public in 2018
✅ 68 cubic feet of storage

⚡️ LORDSTOWN MOTORS ENDURANCE
💰 $55k
✅ Brand new design & innovation
✅ Quick time to market

Check out the full guide, which includes electric cargo van options, here: https://www.mikealbert.com/blog/a-guide-to-electric-trucks-and-vans-you-can-buy-in-the-next-two-years

10/22/2021

Do you take your vehicles to the "bitter end" in an effort to keep your monthly costs low?

This practice may actually end up costing you more.

Save money and boost driver satisfaction by cycling out vehicles. We can help you get there with a free fleet assessment. Using your data, along with our benchmark data acquired over many years in the industry, we help identify which vehicles are worth less than what you spend to keep them running.

Contact a fleet expert today: https://www.mikealbert.com/free-fleet-assessment

10/21/2021

Electrifying your fleet comes with countless benefits, but it isn’t as easy as buying an EV or two. You'll need to consider:

• Bureaucracy & permits - Oftentimes there will be a requirement in an obscure code somewhere that isn’t always obvious.

• Property leasing considerations - You might need to negotiate with the owner to pay for charging upgrades.

• Capital costs - In addition to buying electric chargers, you'll need contractors to install and upgrade them over time.

Sound overwhelming? We have good news: A fleet electrification partner can help. Along with our partner Electrada, we handle everything you need to power EVs, understanding what it takes to get you to the front of the line. Read our full guide: https://www.mikealbert.com/blog/the-advanced-guide-to-fleet-electrification

10/20/2021

Did you know we've been a family business for almost 100 years?

Mike Albert (yes, the real guy with the name Mike Albert) founded our company in 1928. After he retired, he passed the torch to his nephew, Bob Betagole. Today, Bob's daughter, Marty Betagole, is our company's CEO.

In that time, we've transformed from being a used car dealership in 1928 to a fleet leasing company in 1957. Mike Albert currently has more than 200 staff members and has sales, rental, and fleet management services.

Learn more about our history here: https://www.mikealbert.com/our-history

10/19/2021

⚡️ Check out our roundup of the electric cargo vans and pickup trucks slotted to hit the market as soon as late 2021 & 2022! We feature some great electric van options, including:

🚐 FORD E-TRANSIT:
💰 $45k
✔️ Available in eight different body types
✔️ Established dealer and service network

🚐 ELMS URBAN DELIVERY:
💰 $34.5k
✔️ Similar in size to Transit Connect Or Nissan NV200
✔️ Comes with advanced onboard fleet tracking and telematics

🚐 BRIGHTDROP EV600
💰 Cost TBD
✔️ Enhanced security system comes standard
✔️ Setup versatile enough to be used by electricians, plumbers or HVAC technicians

Read the full guide, including electric pickup truck options, here: https://www.mikealbert.com/blog/a-guide-to-electric-trucks-and-vans-you-can-buy-in-the-next-two-years

10/18/2021

One of our clients — the fleet manager of a midwestern village — once had major problems with his old vehicles. From brake line replacements to subframes that rotted out, he held onto his vehicles for far too long.

After swapping these vehicles for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), his fleet has improved dramatically: Maintenance costs have plummeted, drivers no longer waste time sitting at a shop, and he doesn't have to pay for gas.

Learn more about how we helped our client add EVs to their fleet and the real, money-saving results:

https://www.mikealbert.com/success-stories/midwestern-municipality