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Useful Articles
Pros & Cons of Extending Replacement Policy
It has been “common wisdom” to replace fleet vehicles in relatively short cycles. Rising costs, however, have led fleet managers to consider lengthening replacement criteria. There are pros and cons to the practice.
6 Nominees Named for 2008 Fleet Executive of the Year
Six exceptional fleet executives vie for this year’s award to be presented at the NAFA 2008 Institute & Expo May 4 in Salt Lake City. This is the largest field ever of fleet executives for the prestigious award.
Balancing Your Obligations Under the ADA
Hiring qualified drivers may be difficult enough without worrying about discriminating against those with disabilities. Make sure you are aware of your obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Executive Vehicles: Options in Dealing with End-of-Term Issues
When regular fleet vehicles become surplus, fleet managers have any number of options to deal with them. Executive vehicles, however, present more difficult challenges when the driver leaves the company.
Driver Risk: Managing Can Be a Delicate Balance
Assessing fleet driver risk is an important function in fleet management. A number of factors can impact the analysis. However, many of those factors carry the specter of potential liability.