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January 2010, Automotive Fleet - WebXclusive

Top 10 Most Viewed Stories in 2009

By Automotive Fleet Staff

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The 2009 calendar year was a busy time for the automotive industry, posing a number of challenges for fleets across the country over the course of 12 months. In addition to being watched over by corporate executives determined to make sure fleets reflected a strong "green" image for the company, commercial fleet managers were also challenged to enforce fuel-efficient, business-only, safe driving practices to comply with new cell phone/text messaging legislation.

Here are the 10 most viewed stories on Automotive-fleet.com in 2009:

  1. Texting While Driving: A Major No-No!
  2. Top 6 Fleet Trends in the Medium-Duty Truck Market
  3. How to Develop a Fleet Safety Award Program
  4. Fleet Management Companies Offer Green Initiative Programs
  5. How Can Telematics Help Your Fleet?
  6. Reducing Risk with Driver Assessment Programs
  7. How to Choose a Portable Navigation System
  8. Texting While Driving: A Deadly Combination
  9. Trends in Commercial Fleet Management 2008-2010
  10. Why Reimbursement Doesn't Work

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