FLEET CHANNELS
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Leasing

What’s new in fleet/leasing management – products, services trends, companies, people? Scan the article archive for feature-length editorial on best practices, developments, how-to’s, and company profiles.

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Safety & Accident Management

Look for the latest news in driver safety and risk management products, programs, and developments. Search the article archive for in-depth features on safety and risk-related topics, plus find out what other fleet operations are doing to improve their safety programs.

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Fuel Management

Stay current with fuel and oil news, prices, products, trends, and developments. View tips on managing fuel costs, best practices from fleet operations around the country and trends forecasts from the experts.

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Green Fleet

As companies increasingly look for "green" solutions in reducing fuel costs, cutting oil consumption, shrinking their carbon footprint, and enhancing their images, you must stay on top of the latest in alternative fuels and technologies.

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GPS / Telematics

Learn how wireless and GPS technology can help your fleet relating to routing, maintenance, security, safety and more. See how fleets are using telematics and how to address employee privacy issues.

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Maintenance

Scan the headlines for what’s new in vehicle maintenance. Search the article archive for features on the cutting maintenance costs, trend forecasting, new products, and more.

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New Fleets

Building a fleet department from scratch? Search here for news on the products and services you’ll need. Learn Fleet 101 basics from the article archive of how-to features, management tips and advice, and what works for other fleets in your industry.

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Software

Technology’s impact on fleet management continues as software helps streamline report generation, create more robust data collection and analysis. Research fleet software, view best practices and see what’s on the technology horizon.

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Vehicle Research

Vehicle product news in one handy reference point. Find out what’s new from the OEMs: vehicle descriptions, specs, technology advances, and more.

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FLEET TV
RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES
2009 Fleet Savings Guide
Whether you’re a business owner or a fleet manager, today’s economy can make it tough to get the job done. That’s why we’ve created this Fleet Savings Guide, filled with tips and information to help you more efficiently and cost-effectively manage your business.
Executive Report: How to Use GPS to Measure a Quality Stop
The next step in using GPS tracking technology is to manage miles, fuel and customer activity together to achieve greater net profit per visit.
Vehicle Tracking Best Practices Whitepaper
Residual Values and Cycling Survey
See how other fleet managers are making vehicle cycling decisions.
Fuel Saving Strategies Survey
Do you know where you stand among your peers with incorporating fuel efficient strategies in your fleet? Are you concerned with the rising fuel costs, green initiatives and the effects of this on your fleet's bottom line?
WEB SEMINARS
Archive

How to Manage Your Truck Fleet More Effectively

12/10/2008

TORRANCE, CA - Automotive Fleet and Work Truck magazine, along with Ford Fleet will conduct a live web seminar on how to manage your truck fleet more effectively. For more information, or to register, click on: http://www.worktruckonline.com/webseminars/Dec08.

 

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Predictions for Fleet in 2009

By Mike Antich
When looking ahead to the next 12 months, I foresee reduced operating costs for fleets offset by increased depreciation expense caused by anemic resale values and decreased incentive monies. Here’s why I believe this will be the case, along with other predictions for 2009.

2008: One of the Worst Years in Fleet History

By Mike Antich
I can’t recall a year as tumultuous as 2008. The year started with the Jan. 1 termination of the $1.8 billion merger between GE and PHH and ended with the near bankruptcy of GM and Chrysler. In between, we witnessed record fuel prices, then a spectacular freefall in fuel prices, a dismal used-vehicle market, unprecedented credit gridlock, the inability of some fleets to order new-vehicles, and fleet delivery disruptions due to a UAW strike and an epic Midwest flood that submerged rail lines.

Fleets Scramble to Cope With Extended Plant Shutdowns

By Mike Antich

Forecast for 2009: A Litany of Uncertainty

By Mike Antich


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MAGAZINE

November 2008

In This Issue:

Tom Feeney, president and CEO of Belron US, the parent company of Safelite AutoGlass. View article

Fleet Helps Safelite Foster Profitable Growth and Satisfaction

An environment of mutual respect and cohesiveness allows Safelite AutoGlass to effectively handle a $50 million fleet expense budget. The company reduced its accident rate by 45 percent and cut costs as much as $4.5 million per year in spite of a 66-percent fleet growth.

PHOTO CREDIT: ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/KONSTANTINOS KOKKINIS View article

Real-World Ways to Handle Problem Executives

Executives egos can often lead to bullying and unprofessional behavior that makes a fleet manager’s life difficult. Here are some ways to deal with troublesome ­executives.

PHOTO CREDIT: ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/KUTAY TANIR View article

Do You Have a Clear Mission for Your Fleet?

A fleet’s mission is often said to be a reflection of the daily, monthly, and annual decisions made by the fleet manager. What are these decisions, and how does the mission shape them?

PHOTO CREDIT: ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/JACOB WACKERHAUSEN View article

How to Get Maximum Value from Salespeople

It has been said in business, “Nothing happens until someone sells something.” Fleet managers have regular contact with sales personnel; here’s how to get maximum value from these meetings.

PHOTO CREDIT: ISTOCKPHOTO.COM/DAMIR CUDIC View article

Reducing Risk with Driver Assessment Program

Fleet vehicle drivers pose financial, safety, and liability risks. Managing those risks begins before an employee driver is hired involves all stakeholders in program development.

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Will Hyperconnectivity Mean Fewer Fleet Vehicles?

Hyperconnectivity has emerged as a hot trend in computer networking in which all “things” (human and machine) communicate through a network. This will have dramatic implications for the future of fleet management.

EVENTS
Target: 2030 Energy and Climate Challenges Conference
1/14/2009 - 1/15/2009

SACRAMENTO, CA — CALSTART is planning a symposium at the Hyatt Regency in Sacramento to establish a forum for identifying, stimulating and measuring real actions. Target 2030 will highlight the comprehensive solutions needed to achieve a secure transportation energy and climate future. It will talk about solutions that are not only related to the vehicle and fuel, but also about land-use planning, transit, and sustainable mobility innovations.

International LCT Show
1/26/2009 - 1/28/2009

LAS VEGAS — The Limo and Chauffeured Transportation Show will be celebrating its 25th anniversary at the Venetian Resort and Casino. It provides those in the limo industry with the ability to network and provides personalized educational sessions.

National Biodeisel Conference & Expo
2/1/2009 - 2/4/2009

SAN FRANCISCO — The National Biodiesel Board is hosting the 2009 Conference and Expo in the Moscone Center West Convention Center in San Francisco. This year's theme is Leading Change Now, looking to the future of energy in the United States and examining the role biodiesel will play as part of the nation's energy plan.

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Special Finance - January 2009

In This Issue:
What Will Special Finance Lenders Be Talking About at NADA, 2009?, How Will Subprime Auto Finance Market Rally?, BHPH and Rent-to-Own Panel and much more…