August 2008 - Feature
By Staff
It has been “common wisdom” to replace fleet vehicles in relatively short cycles. Rising costs, however, have led fleet managers to consider lengthening replacement criteria. There are pros and cons to the practice.
Tags: Replacement Cycle, replacement mileage, replacement policy, vehicle life
June 2008 - Feature
By Cheryl Knight
The National Fleet Powertrain Program provides competitive pricing at more than 750 locations nationwide. The new Parts Program assures value pricing for participating companies.
Tags: Chrysler LLC , Mopar, parts pricing, powertrain program
May 2008 - Feature
By Mike Antich
The high cost of fuel is the No. 1 challenge facing fleets. Annual fuel cost increased, on average, $600 per vehicle from 2005-2007. In addition, other fuel-related commodities, such as replacement tires, have increased in cost.
Tags: Green Fleet Initiatives, Maintenance Trends, operating costs, Trends in Telematics
April 2008 - Feature
By Daryl Lubinsky
In 1956, Midas opened as a muffler repair shop. Today, the company offers a comprehensive commercial fleet services program using state-of-the-art Web-based technologies.
Tags: Fleet Team, Midas, Web-services
March 2008 - Feature
Increased cost of replacement tires and PM caused car maintenance expenses in 2007 to increase slightly higher than the prior year. Tire costs were up 4-7 percent, while PM expenses increased 10 percent. Other costs remained flat.
Tags: hybrids, maintenance, PM Costs, Powertrain Warranties, Tire Costs
February 2008 - Feature
The No. 1 factor is the ongoing high cost of fuel, in particular diesel, which is driving management demands to lower operating costs. Another huge factor that will influence fleets will be the 2010 diesel emission standards.
Tags: 2010 emission standards, driver ergonomics, Hybrid trucks, replacement tires, technician shortage, telematics, truck acquisition, truck trends, upfitting trends
November 2007 - Feature
By Paul Dexler
Through careful use and regular PM maintenance, Los Angeles County Fire Station 92 has gotten 337,000 miles of service out of Squad Truck 592, which was still running strong when the F-350 crew cab was retired.
Tags: Los Angeles County Fire Station , maintenance, servicing
September 2007 - Feature
By Tariq Kamal
Fleet managers describe how the ability to track vehicle location, gas consumption, and preventive maintenance has benefited their fleets.
Tags: fuel savings, maintenance, telematics
August 2007 - Feature
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 management, maintenance, OnStar, safety
More fleets are extending oil change intervals based on OEM requirements or onboard oil life monitoring systems. Despite price increases for replacement tires, longer tread life and a shift to off-brand tires are offsetting this expense.
Tags: maintenance
June 2004 - How-To
By Editor
To be successful, fleet management must develop a partnership with the operating departments, their operators, and vendors. Fleet is the pivotal player in these relationships as it manages equipment from cradle to grave
June 2004 - Feature
By Elizabeth Linck, CFM
With a disciplined approach and careful planning and implementation, outsourcing non-core functions can provide a positive impact on the entire fleet operation.
By Steve Saltzgiver
Nearly every function of fleet vehicle management requires a decision dependent upon accurate odometer reporting. Utah’s Division of Fleet Operations employs a proactive approach to ensure correct mileage data.