In today’s fast-moving market, flexibility is everything—especially when it comes to managing your fleet. Whether you're ramping up for a busy season, launching a new project, or facing unexpected demand, you may be considering seasonal fleet leasing or short-term rentals. But which one is the right fit for your needs? Let’s break it down. What
Fleet managers are constantly faced with the challenge of balancing operational efficiency and cost control. A key component of effective fleet management is understanding and reducing your total cost of ownership (TCO). By targeting specific areas for improvement, businesses can achieve significant savings while ensuring their fleets operate at peak performance. Let’s explore three critical
Winter is rough on vehicles—cold temperatures, road salt, and extra wear and tear can take their toll. As the weather warms up, it’s the perfect time for fleet managers to ensure their vehicles are road-ready for spring and summer. A thorough maintenance check not only extends vehicle life but also helps avoid costly breakdowns. Checklist
In the fast-paced world of fleet management, staying ahead means leveraging the right tools to optimize operations. Telematics—a technology that combines telecommunications and informatics—has revolutionized the way fleets operate. By providing real-time data on vehicle performance, driver behavior, and route efficiency, telematics enables fleet managers to make informed decisions that enhance productivity, reduce costs, and
When most people think about managing a fleet, they focus on vehicles, drivers, fuel, maintenance, etc. But there’s another layer that deserves close attention: protecting the massive amount of sensitive data generated every day. From telematics information and maintenance records to driver details and accident reports, these data points help keep operations running smoothly.
Please join us in congratulating our very own Brandon MacDonald on winning the prestigious Remarketer of the Year Award. The Auto Remarketing Canada Remarketer of the Year Award, presented by IARA, recognizes an outstanding leader in the Canadian used-car and remarketing industry. This award is given to a Canadian auto remarketer who continually exceeds
February 1, 2024 (Vancouver, BC) – Jim Pattison Lease is pleased to announce the acquisition of Jamieson Car and Truck Rental headquartered in Kitchener, Ontario, which has been providing vehicle rental and leasing services to customers since 1987. Throughout its history, Jamieson Car and Truck Rental has delivered excellent personal service, building an extensive,
Amidst today’s highly logistical landscape where operational excellence is necessary, an ever-increasing number of fleet managers are actively pursuing telematics solutions. These solutions lead to elevating fleet operations and improving efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness. When choosing a telematics provider to reach these goals, there are some specific needs fleet managers should focus on in order
I recently made a 2,000km round road trip which started at the Jim Pattison Lease Burnaby office to our Calgary office, including a quick stop at our Kelowna office along the way. This is a trip that I have taken a total of 25 times over the past 5 years in gas-powered cars - until
Cliquez ici pour lire ceci en français. We are excited to inform all our valued fleet cardholders that we have expanded our network of fueling stations for your convenience. Effective immediately, Crevier locations are now accepting our fleet card for fuel purchases. This expansion opens
