September 2008, Fleet Financials - Feature
By Staff
It would be difficult to find a fleet expense that has bedeviled fleet managers as much as fuel costs. With prices at the pump above $4 per gallon, controlling these costs is critical. Here are some of fleet’s best practices.
Tags: fuel budgets, fuel costs, fuel price increase
March 2008, Fleet Financials - Feature
Although prices fluctuate, oil prices have reached historic highs, and gasoline prices likely will follow. There are many proven ways to control fuel expense, but some that are circulated may be urban myths.
Tags: fuel, fuel efficiency, fuel savings, gasoline, slippage
February 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Grace Lauron
By implementing GPS, PoolCorp can now manage its fleet more effectively, safely, and efficiently. The NetworkCar system has helped the fleet cut back on speeding, idling, accidents, and costs.
Tags: fuel efficiency, PoolCorp
January 2008, Government Fleet - Feature
By Shelley Mika
How a fuel card program helped the State of Florida balance its budget — and prepare for the future.
Tags: Comdata, Florida, fuel card, TransMontaigne
By Lisajoyce Vergara
After several years in the making, the City of Fayetteville, Ark.’s attempts to convert its diesel-powered vehicles to biodiesel have become a reality. Last June, out of 545 fleet vehicles, 52 percent were converted to biodiesel.
Tags: B-100, B-20, biodiesel, Fayetteville
November 2007, Fleet Financials - Feature
By Editor
Fleet managers should treat the RFP as an introduction to their fleet and implement a checklist of must-haves so the basics don't fall through the cracks.
November 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Mike Antich
Fleet operating costs have increased, but at a slower pace than 2006. Across all vehicle segments, this increase was directly attributable to increased fuel costs, with a domino effect for other oil-based products such as tires.
Tags: operating costs
A hedging program can be an invaluable tool to help manage the price of fuel and offset the risk of adverse price movements.
Tags: fuel conservation, fuel management, hedging
October 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Cheryl Knight
Bausch & Lomb has deployed flex-fuel, hybrid, and four-cylinder vehicles into its fleet, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut fleet costs.
Tags: greening, hybrids
Many companies are turning to fuel card programs for their fueling needs. Data from these programs can be mined with significant savings.
Tags: fuel
September 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
Choosing the right fuel management provider can save you valuable time and money.
Tags: fuel management, fuel management provider
September 2007, Work Truck - Feature
By Tariq Kamal
Fleet managers describe how the ability to track vehicle location, gas consumption, and preventive maintenance has benefited their fleets.
Tags: fuel savings, maintenance, telematics
August 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
STATISTICS AND CUSTOMER RESPONSE SURVEYS LEAVE LITTLE DOUBT ABOUT THE ADVANTAGES OF FUEL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS. ENHANCE SAVINGS THROUGH RESEARCH, REPORTING, COMMUNICATION, AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING.
Tags: best practices, fuel card, fuel management vendor, fuel reporting
June 2004, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Steve Saltzgiver
Nearly every function of fleet vehicle management requires a decision dependent upon accurate odometer reporting. Utah’s Division of Fleet Operations employs a proactive approach to ensure correct mileage data.