April 2008, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story
By Cindy Brauer
Fleets most successful at managing fuel costs have found that no single tactic is the solution. A multipronged strategy produces the best results.
Tags: Alt-Fuel Vehicles, Driver Behavior, fuel management, technology, vehicle selectors
November 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Mike Antich
A hedging program can be an invaluable tool to help manage the price of fuel and offset the risk of adverse price movements.
Tags: fuel conservation, fuel management, hedging
September 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Lisajoyce Vergara
Choosing the right fuel management provider can save you valuable time and money.
Tags: fuel management, fuel management provider
August 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
ONSTAR CONTINUES TO OFFER A RANGE OF SERVICES FOR FLEETS THAT PROVIDE COMPANIES WITH COST BENEFITS AND DRIVERS WITH ASSISTANCE WHEN NEEDED.
Tags: fuel management, maintenance, OnStar, safety
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By Mike Antich Replacement tires are the third-largest expense category for fleets. In the past three years, this expense category has grown as a result of multiple price increases from all major tire OEMs. In 2008, year-to-date tire replacement costs have increased 4-10 percent. This follows a 3-4 percent price increase in 2007 and an 8-10 percent price increase in 2006. The consensus is replacement tire prices will increase again in 2009.
By Mike Antich The number one threat to fleets continues to be the price of fuel, despite the fact that fuel prices have been declining due to the global economic slowdown. Year-to-date, the cost of fuel has increased 30 percent in 2008 compared to 2007. The Energy Information Administration is projecting fuel to average $3.82 per gallon in calendar-year 2009. Fuel is the potential game changer of the fleet industry. Consider two recent examples as harbingers of things to come.
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In This Issue: 28 Vie for 2008 Public Sector Fleet Manager of the Year, Why the City of Victorville Switched to Leasing Vehicles and much more…