Key Element #6 — Model-Year Timing & Order Banks- Why Missing an Order Bank Window Can Cost You Thousands
Model-Year Timing & Order Banks Don’t Let Timing Derail Your Fleet Plan In fleet management, timing is everything.You can forecast demand, set a perfect budget, and pick the right specs — but if you miss your manufacturer’s order bank, your plan could fall apart. At Capital Lease Group, we see it every year: fleets that […]
Key Element #5 — Budgeting for Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) of Your Fleet Vehicles
Why Sticker Price Is the Least Important Number in Fleet Management In 2026, Total Cost of Ownership is more important than ever — fleet operating costs are up 20%+ since 2020, average new-vehicle prices are hovering around ~$50,000 (about 31% higher than 2019), and many fleets are still planning for 15–20 week order-to-delivery timelines. (Source: […]
Full Maintenance, Full Control: The Easier Way to Manage Your Fleet
Full Maintenance, Full Control: The Easier Way to Manage Your Fleet Fleet maintenance has a way of stealing time from the work that actually moves your business forward. Someone has to track mileage. Schedule service. Approve repairs. Coordinate vendors. Handle breakdowns. Chase invoices. And when an unexpected repair hits, the budget takes the punch. Capital […]
A Minivan That Adapts to the Needs of the Day: Why Adjustable Seating Layouts Matter in Human Services Transportation
Adjustable Seating Supports Comfort, Dignity, and Safety If you’re responsible for group home or residential services transportation, you already know that sometimes riders need extra personal space and sometimes staff need more room to move safely through the vehicle to assist passengers during boarding and support a smooth ride. We recently delivered to a customer […]
Ford Pickup Trucks for Fleet Vehicles: Built for Business, Ready for Anything
Ford Trucks for Fleet Vehicles: Built for Business, Ready for Anything When your business depends on trucks, there’s no margin for error. You need vehicles that are reliable, tough, and tailored to the job. At Capital Lease Group, we specialize in helping companies across industries build smarter, more efficient fleets using Ford’s full lineup of […]