Fuel Management

By Mike Antich & Lauren Fletcher

Fuel costs, the largest fleet operating expense, declined dramatically in the 2009 calendar-year due to a sharp decline in worldwide consumption. Also, many fleets have downsized, which contributed to a lower overall fuel spend.

Tags: ARI, Diesel Emission Standards, Emkay, forecast, fuel, GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services , LeasePlan USA, Motor Oil, operating costs, PHH Arval, Tire Costs, Wheels, Inc.

By Cindy Brauer & Thi Dao

From acquisition to remarketing, a compilation of best ideas in managing successful, cost-effective, and efficient fleets is presented.

Tags: Accident Management, best practices, bright ideas, Depreciation Management, Driver Productivity, fleet policy, fuel, maintenance management, Process Management, remarketing, Risk Management, sustainability , vehicle acqusition

By Lauren Fletcher

One of the top three overall concerns for most commercial fleets, reducing fuel expense is a challenging issue. How are ideas to reduce fuel expense implemented, and what challenges must be overcome?

Tags: best practices, fuel, implementation, Merck, Novo Nordisk , Time Warner Cable

By Staff

What Fleet Issues Keep You Up at Night?

Tags: closed-end lease terms, firing line, fuel, inventory control, Maintenance, RFPs, Safety, salespeople, time management

By Mike Antich

Fleets are adopting compensatory strategies to offset high fuel costs. These strategies include selector modification, revised vehicle specs, increased personal use charges, streamlined fleet operations, and driver behavior modification.

Tags: fuel, fuel expense, reduce spend

By Cheryl Knight

Examined are fuel management best practices in companies across the U.S., including Otis Elevator, ServiceMaster, and Xerox. These companies are right-sizing vehicles, buying more fuel-efficient models, and focusing on reducing their carbon footprints.

Tags: fuel, Otis Elevator, ServiceMaster, Xerox

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, Technology, vehicle selectors

By Staff

Although fuel prices continue to hit record highs, you can take action to maximize fuel efficiency. Here are 15 suggestions for better fuel economy and best practices from fleet operators.

Tags: A/C Use, aerodynamic, fuel, idling, Tire Pressure

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, fuel conservation, hedging

By Editor

Many companies are turning to fuel card programs for their fueling needs. Data from these programs can be mined with significant savings.

Tags: fuel

By Lisajoyce Vergara

Choosing the right fuel management provider can save you valuable time and money.

Tags: fuel, fuel management provider

By Editor

STATISTICS AND CUSTOMER RESPONSE SURVEYS LEAVE LITTLE DOUBT ABOUT THE ADVANTAGES OF FUEL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS. ENHANCE SAVINGS THROUGH RESEARCH, REPORTING, COMMUNICATION, AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING.

Tags: best practices, fuel, fuel management vendor, fuel reporting

By Lisajoyce Vergara

ONSTAR CONTINUES TO OFFER A RANGE OF SERVICES FOR FLEETS THAT PROVIDE COMPANIES WITH COST BENEFITS AND DRIVERS WITH ASSISTANCE WHEN NEEDED.

Tags: fuel, Maintenance, OnStar, Safety