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Fleet Car Maintenance Costs Remain Flat in 2011-CY
There has been an ongoing trend toward flat maintenance costs for the past three years. A number of fleets replaced vehicles early to take advantage of the strong resale market in the 2010 calendar-year, which helped keep a lid on preventive maintenance costs for CY-2011, as the average age of fleet vehicles in operation decreased with an increased number of older units taken out of service.
Sears Increases Fleet Efficiency With Electronic Maintenance Authorization System
After years of FMC requests, Sears Automotive partnered with LeasePlan to be the first to develop and implement an electronic maintenance solution. The new system leverages LeasePlan’s existing eRepair solution.
Too Much Information? The Dangers of Data Drowning
Since the 1970s, fleet managers have seen vehicle operation data increase from a trickle to a torrent. How should they separate useful data from the interesting, but useless?
Across-the-Board Increases Hit All Operating Costs in CY-2011
Higher fuel prices, ongoing increases in replacement tire prices, more expensive motor oils required by OEMs, increased parts prices, and rising labor rates in high-cost markets have put upward pressure on operating costs.
Overall Fleet Car Maintenance Costs Remain Flat in 2010-CY
A decrease in average tire expenses helped offset slight cost increases for higher frequency of repairs and preventive maintenance.

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15W40 Diesel Motor Oil ANAHEIM, CA - The newly formulated premium-grade motor oil was engineered to adhere to industry standards such as Mac T-11, API CJ-4, Cummins 20081, Caterpillar ECF-3/ECF-2, and Volvo VDS-4. View more info
PYTHON 5000 Pothole Patcher PYTHON 5000 The Python 5000 is a self-propelled pothole patching machine, allowing one person to easily carry out the entire patching operation without ever leaving the comfort of the operator's cab. View more info
Parallel Link Undercarriage System Komatsu Parallel Link Undercarriage System ROLLING MEADOWS, IL – PLUS undercarriage can significantly increase wear life, reduce machine downtime, and lower repair and maintenance costs, according to the company. View more info
Mohawk's System 1 Two Post Lift Mohawk Lifts' Model System-1 Two Post Lift Mohawk's System-1 model is a two-post lift with a 10,000-lb. lifting capacity designed for servicing cars and light trucks. View more info
Maintainer Signature 4 Lube Body SHELDON, IA – Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc.'s Signature 4 fuel / lube service unit serves as an in-field fueling and preventive maintenance lubrication unit, now upgraded with additional fuel and oil capacity. View more info

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