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The ‘Gray Areas’ of Fleet Management

September 8, 2009

Let's face it, some companies don't take fleet as seriously as they say they do. For them, fleet is not core to their business. The refrain is: We're in the "widget" business, not the car business. Internal corporate politics introduces many gray areas to fleet management such as making fleet decisions based on favoritism, giving lip service to safety, greenwashing, and pressuring suppliers for favors.

Tags: company vehicle, Fleet Manager, senior management, upper management

Author: Mike Antich | Posted @ Tuesday, September 8, 2009 10:01 AM | » Comments(3)

What Fleet Managers Find Rewarding About Their Jobs

August 11, 2009

In these challenging times, you might think the rewards of being a fleet manager are few and far between. However, this is not so with many fleet managers. There are six common themes to what fleet managers find fulfilling about their jobs.

Tags: career building, Fleet Manager, job perks, job satisfaction

Author: Mike Antich | Posted @ Tuesday, August 11, 2009 11:07 AM | » Comments(1)

Are Fleet Managers Still Having Fun?

July 31, 2009

Any long-time fleet manager knows change is the norm in the fleet management profession. However, in the past 12 months, fleet managers have had to deal with unprecedented challenges. In the wake of tumultuous events buffeting the auto industry and ongoing market uncertainty, do fleet managers still think their jobs are fun? Here are their confidential responses.

Tags: fleet challenges, Fleet Manager, job dissatisfaction, job performance, job satisfaction, procurement

Author: Mike Antich | Posted @ Friday, July 31, 2009 2:25 PM | » Comments(4)

Short-Sighted Management: What Not to Do in a Recession

May 26, 2009

I am dismayed at the number of fleet managers who have lost their jobs due to corporate cutbacks. Similarly, I am amazed at the short-sightedness of today's senior management making these decisions without regard to the implications of lesser-qualified individuals managing one of their largest asset classes. I predict that companies that downgrade the expertise of their in-house management will be on the wrong side of history and will be the poster children of what not to do in a recession.

Tags: company downsizing, fleet management, Fleet Manager, layoffs, organizational restructuring, recession

Author: Mike Antich | Posted @ Tuesday, May 26, 2009 10:59 AM | » Comments(4)

10 Traits of Successful Commercial Fleet Managers

April 21, 2009

Show me a well-run fleet and I will show you a top-notch fleet manager. A fleet manager validates his or her importance by cost-effectively managing corporate assets and controlling the expenses associated with operating these assets. Although each fleet is unique, there are common traits found among successful commercial fleet managers. Here are 10 management traits that ensure a fleet is operating at the optimum level.

Tags: commercial fleets, Fleet Manager, leadership qualities, top-notch fleet manager, traits

Author: Mike Antich | Posted @ Tuesday, April 21, 2009 12:14 PM | » Comments(6)

Avoid the Complacency of Running a Well-Managed Fleet

May 2, 2008

Complacency. It is defined as self-satisfaction, especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies. Is this you? Complacency is a real danger to fleet operations, especially well-run fleets.

Tags: Complacency, fleet management, Fleet Manager, goals

Author: Mike Antich | Posted @ Friday, May 2, 2008 1:32 PM | » Comments(0)

Managing the Uncontrollable

February 25, 2008

The country’s best managed fleets are exemplified by the Top 300 commercial fleets. Operating a fleet of 1,000 vehicles or more is an expensive proposition and, with most companies, it represents the second-highest corporate expenditure after payroll.

Tags: Fleet (Crisis) Management, Fleet Manager, Top 300

Author: Mike Antich | Posted @ Monday, February 25, 2008 11:21 AM | » Comments(0)

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Mike Antich

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Mike Antich has been covering the fleet management and vehicle remarketing markets for more than 20 years. During this period, Mike has written or edited more than 4,600 articles on the subjects of fleet management, manufacturer fleet activities, the fleet leasing industry, and vehicle remarketing.

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