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April 2010, Fleet Financials - Feature

10 Myths About Fleet Management

By Staff

Some are serious, some are fun, but there are a number of myths about fleet management (and fleet managers) that can skew both management’s, as well as drivers’, view of the job and the person.

Tags: challenges, fleet management, myth

July 2009, Fleet Financials - Feature

10 Ways to Elevate Your Fleet Management Skills

By Staff

Fleet management requires a skill set that is a unique combination of technical, communications, and personal qualities and experience. Here are 10 ways to elevate those skills to the next level.

Tags: communicatiion skills, fleet management, negotiation skills, technology skills

May 2009, Fleet Financials - Feature

Evaluating RFPs: Choosing the Best Supplier

By Staff

Effective use of a formal request for proposal (RFP) can help fleet managers ensure they’ll select the best supplier. The process begins before the RFP is even sent out.

Tags: fleet management, Procurement, RFP, strategic sourcing

May 2009, Fleet Financials - Feature

7 Questions to Ask Before Issuing an RFP

By Staff

Going out to bid for fleet services isn’t an end unto itself; nor is it a process to just “see what’s out there.” Don’t waste your or a supplier’s time. Ask these key questions before sending out an RFP.

Tags: bids, fleet management, fleet supplier, Procurement, RFP

May 2009, Fleet Financials - Feature

Fleet Management: Stepping Stone to Career Advancement

By Staff

Few management positions are better suited to moving up the career ladder. Fleet management contains all the key elements of responsibility and experience the company looks for in an up-and-coming manager.

Tags: Career Advancement, career building, executive level, fleet management, senior management, strategies

January 2009, Fleet Financials - Feature

How to Make Yourself Indispensable

By Staff

Fleet management continues to be at risk when corporate cost-cutters roam the halls. Here are some ways fleet managers can make themselves as close to indispensable to the company as possible.

Tags: cost-cutting, fleet management, relationship-building, strategies

January 2009, Fleet Financials - Feature

Say 'No' to Senior Management without Getting Fired

By Staff

When it comes to cars and trucks, everyone believes they’re experts, especially senior managers. Saying “no” to a senior ­executive’s "brilliant" idea is a challenge. Preparation, information, and solid communication skills can help.

Tags: disputes, fleet management, senior management

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Mike Antich
Do You Know What Your Drivers Are Really Doing?

By Mike Antich
Do you really know who is driving your company-provided vehicles? Often the "at-work" persona of an employee is not the true indicator of their behavior when no one is watching. Recently, someone forwarded me a link to a chat room for pharmaceutical reps. I did a search of posts that included the phrase "company car" and, in short order, I was shocked at some of the comments written about their use of company cars and how drivers play "the system" to their advantage.

The Need to Extend 50-Percent Bonus Depreciation

By Mike Antich

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Ed Bobit
NAFA’S ‘New Look’ Good, But Needs More to Win!

By Ed Bobit
The expressions related by NAFA members to me and to our editorial and marketing staff have been encouraging with the introduction of new innovations these past few years. Members are reluctant to be quoted or to put their opinions on paper or to e-mail them to anyone, but we keep track.

Mobile High-Tech: Driver Convenience or Corporate Liability?

By Ed Bobit

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Auto Fleet - February 2010

In This Issue:
Here are some of the Highlights:

  • Commercial Fleets See Cost Savings from Telematics
  • Telematics: Effective Tracking Keeps Fleets on Track
  • Commercial Fleet Cost Trends
    And much more…