Many fleets struggle to find and keep sufficient drivers, especially in the trucking industry. In fact, a survey conducted this year by Conversion Interactive Agency and PDA found that about 37% of drivers are looking for work outside of their [...]
Amidst high gas prices, hybrid vehicles can be a great way for drivers to save money. Unbeknownst to many drivers, hybrid technology can often be found in newer vehicles, even if they are not advertised as such. Called a “mild [...]
The global EV market is nearing a significant milestone: 20 million total vehicles, a huge leap from about 1 million units in 2016. This rate of growth is much quicker than experts expected—based on the latest sales data, the world [...]
For areas like Southgate Lease Services’ native Wisconsin, the winter doesn’t just mean cocoa, bundling up, and shoveling: it also means treacherous driving conditions. And the only thing scarier than an icy road is a dark and icy road. Leasing.com [...]
The experts have weighed in: operating a fleet will grow more expensive in the coming years. But according to Automotive Fleet, the circumstances will mostly be out of owners’ hands. A few predictions include lingering supply issues, model-specific availability constraints, [...]
What Will Become of Company Cars? Company cars are in a state of flux. Sales and leases are on the decline, and more and more drivers have made it clear: they want to go electric or hybrid. However, as fleets [...]
As Car Prices Rise, Leasing May Be a More Viable Option The microchip shortage—caused in large part by the pandemic—is raising both new and used automobile prices to record highs. As a result, the available new car inventory is about [...]
Southgate Lease Services, a vehicle and equipment leasing company serving corporate customers nationwide, seeks a motivated Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper to join our growing team in the Greater Milwaukee area. The Accounting Assistant/Bookkeeper will be responsible for assisting the Controller, Purchasing Manager, [...]
Zero-Emission Vehicle Sales on the Rise in 2021 Despite the pandemic, sales for electric cars, trucks, and buses grew in 2020. More growth is on the horizon, with major figures such Ford, General Motors, Volvo, LG, FedEx, and even President [...]
Electric Vehicle Fleet Sales on the Rise this Year Businesses are electrifying their fleets at an extreme rate, according to Automotive Fleet in their article, “Electric Vehicle Fleet Sales Likely to Grow in 2021.” In fact, the quantity of medium- [...]
