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March 2010, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Chrysler Reveals Strategy to Grow its Commercial Fleet Market Share

By Mike Antich

In a wide-ranging interview, Chrysler’s Pete Grady addresses questions about the company’s future product plans, its relationship with Fiat, its ability to operate without government assistance, and fleet market strategy.

Tags: Chrysler, Chrysler Group LLC, Fleet Market

March 2010, Automotive Fleet - Feature

11 Compete for the Professional Fleet Manager of the Year Award

By Grace Lauron

Six men and five women have been selected by their industry peers to compete for Automotive Fleet’s 26th annual award. The nominees will be narrowed down to three, and the winner announced at the annual NAFA Institute & Expo in Detroit.

Tags: Award, NAFA, Professional Fleet Manager of the Year

March 2010, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Looking at Fleet with a 40-Year Perspective

By Cindy Brauer & Grace Lauron

A front-line participant for four decades, Helene Kamon, VP of sales for AmeriFleet, shares observations of past and future changes in the fleet industry, as well as women’s experiences in the field.

Tags: Fleet Manager, Women

March 2010, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story

Maintenance Costs Up Due to Frequency of Repair Increases

By Mike Antich

Maintenance costs increased in 2009 due to higher cost of replacement tires, PM oil changes, and labor rates. However, the biggest factor was widespread deferment of vehicle replacement, resulting in the operation of older units.

Tags: GE Capital Fleet Services, maintenance

February 2010, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Telematics: Effective Tracking Keeps Fleets on Track

By Staff

Saving money and boosting fleet productivity are just a few results fleets can expect by implementing telematics products available today.

Tags: EJ Ward, GEOTAB, GPS Insight, Telematics

February 2010, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Commercial Fleet Cost Trends

By Mike Antich

More than 400 commercial fleet managers throughout the U.S. and Canada responded to NAFA’s 2009 Economic Survey. Results show that despite the economic downturn, fleets are making the best out of the worst situations.

Tags: Acquisition, Economic, NAFA, survey

February 2010, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Siemens Streamlines Vehicle Relocation

Siemens fleet account managers (l-r) Katie Buonacquista, Dana Bussiere, and Wendy Kupper now access Auto Driveaways’ “one-stop-shop” Web site and click on one button to start a nearly fully automated vehicle relocation process.

By Cindy Brauer

Once a tedious manual process involving faxes, telephone calls, and e-mails, moving Siemens fleet vehicles around the country to new assignments is now almost entirely automated, thanks to a Web-based management system.

Tags: Auto Driveaway, Chevrolet Malibu, Dodge Grand Caravan, Ford Fusion, Siemens, Vehicle Relocation

February 2010, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Some Efficiency Initiatives Can Land You in Legal Hotwater

By Richard D. Alaniz

Efforts to increase productivity can make a company more vulnerable to potential lawsuits. By identifying areas of potential liability and addressing those risks, employers can maximize employee productivity while minimizing exposure.

Tags: Lawsuit, Productivity

February 2010, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story

Commercial Fleets See Cost Savings from Telematics

By Lauren Fletcher

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.

Tags: Carrier, LKQ Corp, Premier Utility Services, Safelite, ServiceMaster, Telematics, Walgreens-OptionCare

February 2010, Automotive Fleet - Department

Strange but True

By Lauren Fletcher

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.

Tags: GPS, strange but true

February 2010, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Staples Fleet Tests Diesel-Electric Viability

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.

By Chad Simon

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.

Tags: diesel-electric, Isuzu, Staples

January 2010, Automotive Fleet - Feature

AFLA 1999

By Staff

"Economics and Technology: Back to the Basics" was the theme of the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association's (AFLA) fall conference that took place Sept. 30-October 2, 1999, in San Antonio.

Tags: AFLA

January 2010, Automotive Fleet - Feature

AFLA: June 1990

By Staff

Themed "Launching the '90s." the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association held its annual meeting at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Houston, April 19-22, attracting 240 attendees.

January 2010, Automotive Fleet - WebXclusive

State of the Fleet Market Outside North America

By Mike Antich

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.

Tags: GFS, Global Fleet, Global Fleet Services, Global Market

January 2010, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story

Special Report: The State of Commercial Fleet Management in 2010

By Mike Antich

There continues to be economic uncertainty among fleets manifested by extended cycling, right-sizing initiatives, and intense pressure to control costs. The consensus is the worst is behind us, but 2010 will be a tough road.

Tags: Commercial Fleet Industry, Cost Containment, Extended Cycling, fleet management

January 2010, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Ecolab Cuts Preventable Accidents by 15%

By Mike Scott

Since its development and implementation in 2003, Ecolab’s comprehensive driver safety program has also reduced total employee driver-involved crashes by 13 percent, even as the company’s fleet has grown in size.

Tags: Accident Management, Ecolab, Preventable Accidents

January 2010, Automotive Fleet - Feature

When's the Right Time for a Sale/Leaseback?

By Staff

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.

Tags: Leaseback, Sale

December 2009, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story

2010 Chevrolet Silverado Repeats Fleet Truck of the Year Award

By Cheryl Knight

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.

Tags: Award, Chevrolet, GM, Silverado 1500, Truck of the Year

December 2009, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story

Chevrolet Malibu Voted 2010-MY Fleet Car of the Year

By Cheryl Knight

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.

Tags: Award, Chevrolet, Fleet Car of the Year, Malibu

December 2009, Automotive Fleet - Department

Strange but True

By Lauren Fletcher

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.

Tags: Border Crossing, INS, Leased Vehicles, strange but true