Apr 9, 2026

Whether you’re a local contractor in Hawthorne, a delivery fleet based in Torrance, or a small business owner in the South Bay, fleet management can take time away from the work that drives your business. With maintenance schedules, fuel costs, and vehicle health tracking, the workload adds up quickly. Ford Pro™ is designed to simplify these tasks with connected tools that help improve uptime, visibility, and daily efficiency.

Six Decades of Trust: The Transit Legacy

Ford Pro builds on a sixty-year history of commercial reliability, beginning with the Ford Transit. This year marks the Transit’s 60th anniversary. Since the first model rolled off the assembly line on August 9, 1965, the Transit has been a dependable partner for businesses of all sizes.

This longevity isn’t just a milestone; it’s a testament to the Transit’s adaptability and “real-world” design. For sixty years, Ford has used customer feedback to build a van that gets the job done efficiently, whether you are a baker needing high roofs for shelves or a construction crew requiring a heavy-duty chassis cab. When you choose a Transit for your South Bay business today, you benefit from six decades of know-how built into every generation.

The Intelligence of Ford Pro AI

While the Transit offers physical reliability, Ford Pro™ AI delivers digital intelligence. This new fleet assistant analyzes millions of data points, from vehicle health signals to driving behavior, and transforms them into actionable insights.

Imagine you’re a fleet manager for a plumbing company. Instead of sifting through fuel logs manually, you can ask Ford Pro AI to analyze utilization and spot vehicles with unusual patterns. It can even generate recommendations to lower fuel costs, turning a long afternoon of data entry into a task that takes just minutes.

Service That Comes to You

In the South Bay, vehicle uptime is everything. If one of your vehicles is in the shop, your business slows down. Ford Pro Service is designed for quick service, prioritizing business customers so you don’t have to wait.

For maximum convenience, Ford Pro Mobile Service brings the shop directly to you. Certified technicians can handle routine maintenance like oil changes, brake service, and tire rotations wherever and whenever it’s most convenient, keeping your crews on the move while others wait for a service bay.

Simplified Software and Charging

The latest Ford Pro™ Telematics updates give fleet managers a clearer view of their operations than ever before.

  • Near Real-Time Data: Trip processing speeds are faster than ever, giving you instant answers when a customer calls.
  • Safety Alerts: Get automatic alerts for high-risk behaviors to enable proactive coaching.
  • Electric Transition: For those moving to electric fleets like the E-Transit, Ford Pro E-Telematics simplifies managing home charging reimbursements with new bulk-export features.

Powering Your Bottom Line

The Ford Pro ecosystem is more than just a set of tools; it’s a commitment to your success. Whether you operate a single work truck or a full fleet of Transit® vans, the goal remains the same: more productivity, less downtime, and improved visibility across your operation.

Ready to see what 60 years of expertise and cutting-edge AI can do for your business? Visit us at South Bay Ford in Hawthorne, right off the 405. Our commercial team is ready to show you how Ford Pro can revolutionize your workday.