The Good, the Bad, & the Ugly of Centralizing Fleet
The City of Columbus, Ohio, fleet organization centralized operations in 2008. The fleet manager’s first-person account relates challenges, pitfalls, and rewards experienced in the process.
The City of Columbus, Ohio, fleet organization centralized operations in 2008. The fleet manager’s first-person account relates challenges, pitfalls, and rewards experienced in the process.
Second only to depreciation, fuel is the second-largest public sector fleet expense. Municipal, county, and state fleets share best practices in reducing fuel expenses.
The City of Culver City, Calif.’s use of compressed natural gas (CNG) helped the fleet gain national recognition as a green leader, most recently the title of #1 Government Green Fleet in North America in 2009.
LKQ Corporation keeps fleet operations lean and uses telematics to increase daily fleet delivery stops, dramatically reduce overtime costs, improve driver safety, and trim fuel costs.
Auditing fuel purchase invoices takes time and access to industry pricing data, but such scrutiny can avoid overcharges and duplicate transactions.
According to industry analysts, most vehicle segments increased in vehicle depreciation in 2009 due to such factors as extended replacement cycling, shifts in the wholesale vehicle market, and higher capitalized vehicle costs.
Top viewed stories included "Budgeting for Today's Fuel Costs," " Best Practices in Disaster Recovery Planning," and " Hillsborough County Named No. 1 Again in 2009."
Top viewed stories included "What Fleet Managers Should Know About Diesel Particulate Filters," "Aftermarket Crew Cab Conversions Offered for Several Medium-Duty Trucks," and "Materials of Trade - Are You Sure You Know the Limits?"
Commercial Truck Trader, which provides advertising and marketing services for commercial truck dealers, has unveiled a free iPhone application that lets truck shoppers search more than 65,000 new and used commercial trucks and trailers
In a tough economy, cash is king, and one way a company can create cash is by selling a fleet and leasing it back. The timing of such an arrangement must be carefully considered.
Global Fleet Services is an international alliance of fleet management companies representing global regional markets. The alliance met in Spain to discuss fleet trends in Africa, Asia, Australia, and Latin America.
The Environmental Leadership Awards recognize individuals whose commitment and vision yielded significant eco-responsible initiatives.
Chevrolet wins Fleet Car of the Year five years running, with the Malibu capturing the honor for the second straight year. Fleets commend the 2010 Malibu for distinctive styling, outstanding fuel efficiency, and exemplary quality.
Need a Laugh? These “Strange, but True” stories were sent to Automotive Fleet by fleet managers, drivers, and fleet management companies. Have a strange, but true story? Something so incredible it couldn’t have been made up? Share your stories with Automotive Fleet. E-mail: Lauren.Fletcher@bobit.com.
Known as the most dependable, longest-lasting full-size pickup on the road, the 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 earns Automotive Fleet magazine’s top spot for the third year in a row.
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