Author: Laolu Adeola, Leke Services
The industry faces what the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) calls the “messy middle,” where fleets must weigh immediate operational realities against long-term sustainability goals. Today, the transition to cleaner fleets isn’t a straight road; it’s a labyrinth of competing technologies, shifting economics, and operational growing pains. And it doesn’t seem on the right track to get much easier anytime soon.Having spent my early profession optimizing fuel economy at Navistar (now International), where squeezing out an additional mile per gallon promised significant savings for our large fleet customers, I can appreciate firsthand how today’s electrification debate echoes past…
Electrification is just not a one-size-fits-all solution — it really works brilliantly for some but stays impractical for others. The push toward fleet electrification is undeniable, driven by declining battery costs, regulatory mandates, and the promise of lower total cost of ownership (TCO).Nonetheless, because the industry races toward an electrical future, not every fleet should make the leap just yet. For fleet managers, directors, and other stakeholders, electrifying should be grounded in operational realities, financial considerations, and strategic foresight.Electrification is just not a one-size-fits-all solution — it really works brilliantly for some but stays impractical for others. Here’s find out…
