With the cost of equipment theft reaching between $300 million and $1 billion every year, fleet managers must take theft prevention seriously. Fortunately, crime trends can help fleets gain a greater understanding of the problem — and these simple tips can help fight it.
Two years ago, the City of Boston's central fleet management was in dire shape. With strong management backing, director Jim McGonagle and his team have executed an astounding fleet operation turnaround.
The City is looking to expand use of cooperative procurement as well as combining purchasing power internally.
From conventional, competitive selection processes to cooperative contracts and strategic sourcing, fleets employ a variety of approaches to meet today's demand for goods and services.
The State uses RFPs, outsourcing, and cooperative contracts to purchase vehicles, maintenance, and car rental.
As John F. Kennedy once said, “History is a relentless master. It has no present, only the past rushing into the future. To try to hold fast is to be swept aside.”
“Repair or replace” is one of the basic decisions fleet managers must make, often several times each year. Knowing the value of fleet assets, and collecting the right data, will help make the decision a simple one.
Ford, Chevrolet, and Ram all updated their signature light-duty trucks for 2013.
The wheels-up redesign of Toyota’s 2013 Avalon emphasizes design, function, and performance.
Fleet managers have spoken and the results are in. The all-new 2013 Ram 1500 was selected as the best-of-the-best for the annual truck award.
The Ford Fusion continues to be a favorite for fleets going into 2013. Taking the title of “Fleet Car of the Year”once again, this year marks the vehicle’s third consecutive win.
While you can still count on the Accord for its proven track record in reliability and resale value, the vehicle has been outdone on many other fronts.
The Audi Q5 Hybrid is the automakers's first mass-production hybrid vehicle.
The five-passenger, four-cylinder Encore dropped a couple weight classes to duke it out with a select class of fighters, while boasting an impressive cargo capacity at 18 cubic feet.
Building a new fleet facility may be the most complex project a fleet manager can undertake. Careful pre-planning and knowing exactly what is required, rather than solely relying on an architect’s designs, will result in a facility custom-designed to the fleet’s needs.
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