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Industry News

Tahoe Police Model Found to Have Lowest Lifecycle Cost - Chevrolet Tahoe's strong residual value was a contributing factor to the Tahoe Police 2WD model's low lifecycle cost.

Tahoe Police Model Found to Have Lowest Lifecycle Cost DETROIT - The Chevrolet Tahoe Police 2WD vehicle was found to have the lowest lifecycle cost in the law enforcement market, according to a lifecycle cost analysis by Vincentric.

Leasing

Utilize this section to hone your leasing management know-how. Not only will you discover new developments, trends, products and best practices, but you’ll also meet the driving force behind them—the people.
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Safety & Accident

Many accidents can be avoided if your fleet operators are equipped with critical driver safety tactics. The following articles on best practices, risk management product information and case studies are valuable resources to help you refine your own safety program.
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Remarketing

Arm yourself with the expert information and research you need to transform your fleet remarketing efforts into a lucrative revenue stream. Put these proven techniques into practice to make more effective use your resale channels, watch your depreciation costs go down and your vehicle residuals climb.
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Fuel Management

While the price of fuel is outside your control, your response to these costs will significantly impact the success of your fleet. Rely on us to deliver the latest viewpoints, trends and forecasts so that you can develop a shrewd, incisive approach to fuel management.
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Mobility

View strategies for how to increase real-time control and communication within your fleet. The resources provided in this channel will educate you on how to enhance the capabilities of your drivers and field workers to meet customer expectations.
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Green Fleet

Follow Automotive Fleet as we track how the fleet leasing industry is saving money and the planet by going green. From reducing fuel costs to exploring alternative energy solutions, we’ll show you what to do and who is doing it.
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GPS / Telematics

Learn how to parlay the industry’s hottest routing technologies—GPS and telematics—into new efficiencies for your fleet. But, as the following information-packed articles will attest, fleet managers must be aware of the privacy issues posed by these improved safety and security measures.
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Software

As software can make or break the modern fleet, take advantage of this opportunity to gather data on which software options are available and how they promote safety, improve efficiency and enhance your bottom line.
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Maintenance

We profile companies with model maintenance programs, keep you up-do-date on new products and provide hard-hitting news articles to help you gain insight into your own maintenance issues.
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Vehicle Research

In the market for a new fleet car or truck? Need a hand evaluating your options? Don’t make a move without a thorough examination of the in-depth reviews, vehicle descriptions and specs, hottest technologies and OEM news featured here.
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RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES
Short-Term Leasing Benefits
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Distracted Driving Whitepaper – Understanding Your Fleet’s Risk and Liability
This 14 page whitepaper examines the deadly practice of driving while using a mobile device and the impact such behavior can have on a fleet’s liability. It also addresses innovative solutions that are being developed in response to the growing problem.
Investing in Fleet Tracking Yields Substantial ROI
By tracking and monitoring your fleet with GPS, you can save money on fuel consumption, increase productivity, reduce overtime costs, lower risk, and even cut down roadside assistance costs. Read how Kennecott Utah Copper achieved a 1,500% ROI by embracing fleet tracking.
Hidden Costs That Eat Away At Your Fuel Budget
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What Will Your Next Crash Really Cost?
After reading our first white paper, “Enlist the Aid of ‘Road warriors’ to Help Predict Your Next Crash,” you know at-fault crashes are predictable. In this White Paper, Number Two of our series, you will learn that, since at-fault crashes are predictable, they are also preventable through the use of new technology.
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.
Fleet Maintenance Management System Best Practices
See how one fleet implemented a universal system to reduce operating costs, instill accountability, save time and increase efficiency.
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Decisive Telematics Action Steps for Fleets in 2010

12/17/2009

Date: Thursday, December 17, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m., PST, 2:00 p.m. EST

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Coach’s Blog

Ed Bobit
Puzzling Thoughts On Compensation vs. Education

By Ed Bobit
While I'm a distance from being called an academic, I've always felt that education is the road to professionalism; and that professionalism leads to increased compensation. There are many variables, but my recent re-review of the salary surveys that we conduct raises some interesting questions.

Comparing the CFO With the Fleet Manager

By Ed Bobit

Market Trends

Mike Antich
Morgan Stanley & Goldman Sachs Forecast $100-per-Barrel Oil in 2011

By Mike Antich
Goldman Sachs was the first to forecast a $100-plus-per-barrel crude oil price when the bank issued a research report last November, which called for a $110-per-barrel average price for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude in 2011. Morgan Stanley released a similar report in January and targets $95-per-barrel of WTI futures by December 2010, with an average price of $100 per barrel in 2011.

Fleets are Facing an Era of Higher Taxation

By Mike Antich

Down the Road

Cindy Brauer
Fleet’s Green Scorecard: Looking Good

By Cindy Brauer
Fleet managers will find encouragement -- and support for green fleet initiatives -- in a recently released report on the "State of Green" in 2010 from GreenBiz.com.

Want a Job? Got a Job?

By Cindy Brauer




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MAGAZINE

February 2010

In This Issue:

Commercial Fleets See Cost Savings from Telematics

Commercial fleets are utilizing telematics to increase efficiencies and driver safety and save money. One fleet uses its system as a dispatch tool for service technicians.

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The Staples 2,200-unit fleet includes Isuzu N-Series and FTR; International MaxxForce 255 4300; and Freightliner M2 Class 5, 6, and 7 medium-duty trucks. View article

Staples Fleet Tests Diesel-Electric Viability

In greening its fleet, Staples goes to great lengths to pair an electric propulsion system with a diesel engine and urges other fleets to demand more from OEMs to more closely meet their needs.

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2010 International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA) Roundtable
3/3/2010

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3/3/2010 - 3/4/2010

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Auto Fleet - October 2009

In This Issue:
Here are some of the Highlights:

  • 2009 Order-to-Delivery Times Battered on Multiple Fronts
  • Driving Fleet Emission Down
  • Industry Legends Join Fleet Hall of Fame
    And much more…