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Fleet Financials – Issue

May 2009

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Fleet Executive Helps Streamline Uniform and Career Apparel Fleet
By Cheryl Knight

Satish Natarajan, senior director of Fleet Operations for ARAMARK Uniform and Career Apparel, is Fleet Financials’ 2009 Fleet Executive of the Year. Natarajan’s leadership helped his company better leverage people, processes, and technology.

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Fleet Executives & Managers Partner to Control Costs and Productivity Wayne Smolda (right), CEO of The CEI Group, presents the 2009 Fleet Executive of the Year trophy to Satish Natarajan, senior director of fleet operations for ARAMARK Uniform and Office Apparel. CEI is a sponsor of the annual award, this year presented April 26 at the NAFA I&E in New Orleans.

Wayne Smolda (right), CEO of The CEI Group, presents the 2009 Fleet Executive of the Year trophy to Satish Natarajan, senior director of fleet operations for ARAMARK Uniform and Office Apparel. CEI is a sponsor of the annual award, this year presented April 26 at the NAFA I&E in New Orleans.

By Cheryl Knight

According to Wayne Smolda of The CEI Group, fleet executives continue to help mentor and guide fleet managers, promoting policy streamlining and strategic initiatives.

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.

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.

5 Common Mistakes in Negotiating a Fleet Lease Agreement

By Staff

Fleet managers are wise to read the entire lease agreement and familiarize themselves with the terms and conditions under which they will be doing business. For it is the business side that impacts the fleet manager most.

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.

2009 Volvo XC90 Offers Exec-Level Features

By Grace Lauron

Staying true to the Volvo brand’s reputation, the XC90 provides safety, durability, and functionality in a comfortable, refined package.

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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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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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