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January 2008

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Otis Elevator Reduces Operational Costs Through Quality Initiative
By Cheryl Knight

The Farmington, Connecticut-based company dramatically lowered out-of-stock purchases, increased resale value through extended replacement cycles, and re-evaluated its selector list to better meet its needs.

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Proven Strategies to Reduce Fleet Costs

By Staff

It’s easy to forget the tried-and-true strategies that keep costs down. Focusing on the basics saves money and leads to fleet management success.

Executive Vehicles vs. Driver Reimbursement

By Staff

The competition for talented and experienced executives can be brutal, but a compensation package that includes a company vehicle can provide an edge. Some companies prefer reimbursement. Here are the pros and cons.

Roche Incorporates Environmental Alternatives Into Its Fleet Dr. Jack Kace, vice president, environmental and safety for Roche formed the safety, health, and environmental (SHE ) program to help benefit employees, the community, and the environment.

Dr. Jack Kace, vice president, environmental and safety for Roche formed the safety, health, and environmental (SHE ) program to help benefit employees, the community, and the environment.

By Lisajoyce Vergara

Roche, a leading pharmaceutical and diagnostic business, implemented a successful hyybrid vehicle program that reduces gas and emissions in its sales fleet.

Intangibles Make the Difference in Successful Subrogation Typical recoverable accident losses include some intersection damage, rear-end damage, and intentional damage due to negligence.

Typical recoverable accident losses include some intersection damage, rear-end damage, and intentional damage due to negligence.

By Robert Martines

Successful auto claim collectors are well prepared, know the laws and regulations in their states, and are ready to challenge insurers whose practices are meant to intimidate.

How to Determine the Correct Depreciation Reserve

By Staff

Depreciation turns fleet vehicles into “melting” assets. The open-end TRAC lease is an excellent tool to manage depreciation expense; however, maximizing its effectiveness requires establishing the proper depreciation reserve.

Fleet Webinar Explores Going Green

By Paul Dexler

At last fall’s online discussion, presented by Bobit Business Media, industry experts discussed the benefits and difficulties of taking a fleet green.

Analyzing RFPs: Methodology for Best Practices

By Staff

The RFP process can get bogged down with unneeded detail when procuring fleet programs and services. Reviewing and analyzing responses become cumbersome. Here are some ideas to simplify the process.

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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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Government Fleet - May/June 2008

In This Issue:
28 Vie for 2008 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year, Why the City of Victorville Switched to Leasing Vehicles and much more…