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March 2010, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story

Maintenance Costs Up Due to Frequency of Repair Increases

By Mike Antich

Maintenance costs increased in 2009 due to higher cost of replacement tires, PM oil changes, and labor rates. However, the biggest factor was widespread deferment of vehicle replacement, resulting in the operation of older units.

Tags: GE Capital Fleet Services, maintenance

September 2009, Automotive Fleet - Department

Strange but True

By Lauren Fletcher

Need a Laugh? These “Strange but True” stories were sent to Automotive Fleet by fleet managers, drivers, and fleet management companies. Have a strange, but true story? Something so incredible it couldn’t have been made up? Share your stories with Automotive Fleet. E-mail: Lauren.Fletcher@bobit.com.

Tags: bull bar, corn-snake, Dodge Sprinter, strange but true

August 2009, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story

Top 6 Fleet Trends in the Medium-Duty Truck Market

By Mike Antich

Medium-duty truck sales have declined sharply, as have resale values, due to the recession and the slowdown in new construction. Many fleets are extending service lives, which threatens to increase future maintenance costs.

Tags: Acquistion Cost, diesel, Environmental Regulations, Fleet Trends, maintenance, medium-duty trucks, replacement tires, Resale Value

May 2009, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story

Bright Ideas Energize Fleet Management

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

March 2009, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story

Fleet Car Maintenance Costs Increase 5% in 2008

By Mike Antich

Replacement tire costs rose 5 percent and labor rates increased 3-4 percent in 2008-CY. Although extended OEM warranties protect powertrains against catastrophic failures, expanded maintenance requirements may increase cost.

Tags: brakes, extended powertrain warranty, fleet expense, labor rates, maintenance, OEM warranties, preventive maintenance, Tire

February 2009, Work Truck - Cover Story

All About Medium-Duty Work Truck Engines

By Lauren Fletcher & Sean Lyden

Defining exactly what a truck must do is the first step in spec’ing a medium-duty truck engine.

Tags: Cummins, Detroit Diesel, engines, Ford, GM, International, Isuzu, MaxxForce, PACCAR, Peterbilt, Rebuilt engines, Remanufactured engines

December 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Eastman Chemical's Partnership Fine-Tunes Its Fleet

Shaun Groh from First Vehicle Services runs a maintenance check on an Eastman Chemical fleet vehicle.

By Shelley Mika

Eastman Chemical selects First Vehicle Services to oversee its maintenance operations, share customer service best practices, and identify ways to increase vehicle availability within its fleet.

November 2008, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story

Fleet Operating Costs Increase Again in 2008

By Mike Antich

For calendar-year 2008, the year-to-date cost of fuel has increased 30 percent, the price for replacement tires rose 5-10 percent, and the cost for non-warranty maintenance services was up 5 percent.

Tags: maintenance expenses, oil change costs, operating costs, prices, replacement tires

November 2008, Automotive Fleet - Department

Firing Line: What Fleet Issues Keep You Up at Night?

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

November 2008, Work Truck - Feature

Vehicle Graphics Do's, Dont's, and Advice

By Lauren Fletcher

Utilized as advertisements or mobile billboards, vehicle graphics can give fleet vehicles an identity. The pros advise not to make designs too busy or complicated, and communicate needs and requirements clearly.

Tags: Signature Graphics Inc., SkinzWraps Inc., Vehicle Graphics, VSP Marketing Graphics Group

November 2008, Work Truck - Feature

Pros & Cons: Aluminum vs. FRP Van Bodies

By Sean Lyden

Each material offers benefits and drawbacks. Aluminum may be less expensive, but fiberglass reinforced plywood (FRP) is sturdier. Evaluate your truck application to determine which factors matter most.

Tags: Aluminum Sidewall, Fiberglass Reinforced Plywood Sidewall, FRP Sidewall, Truck Body, Truck Body Sidewall

October 2008, Automotive Fleet - Department

Strange but True

By Lauren Fletcher

Automotive Fleet has collected these “Strange but True” stories from fleet managers, drivers, and fleet management companies. Do you have a strange but true story? Something so incredible it couldn’t have been made up? Share your stories with Automotive Fleet; e-mail: Lauren.Fletcher@bobit.com.

Tags: strange but true

September 2008, Work Truck - Feature

Can Neighborhood Electric Vehicles Work for Your Fleet?

By Mike Guardabascio & Chris Brown

With environmental benefits, low operating costs, and application flexibility, NEVs may offer a viable alternative for your fleet. Yet there is much to consider before taking the leap to fully battery-powered vehicles.

Tags: electric car, EVs, GEM, Miles Electric Vehicles, Modec, NEVs , Phoenix Motorcars, Smith Electric, Tiger Star Electric Truck, Zap Electric Cars

August 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Pros & Cons of Extending Replacement Policy

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, Automotive Fleet - Feature

MOPAR Unveils Parts Pricing and Powertrain Programs

MOPAR gathered fleet management representatives and automotive dealers for an interactive customer dialogue and new product presentation at its Midwest Fleet Parts and Service Forum in Chicago.

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, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Trends in Commercial Fleet Management 2008-2010

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, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Midas Evolves as Fleet Services Provider

Midas Location

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, Government Fleet - Feature

High-Tech Solutions to Manage Tire CPM

Exception Reports, such as those provided by TireStamp,help fleets better manage fuel economy.

By Mike Scott

With an effective tire monitoring system, fleets can lower operating costs, increase tire life, and improve driver safety.

Tags: cpm, Tire, tire management systems , TireStamp

March 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Tire & PM Costs Increase Car Maintenance

By Mike Antich

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: hybrid, maintenance, PM Costs, Powertrain Warranties, Tire Costs

February 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Forecast of Truck Fleet Management Trends: 2008-2010

By Mike Antich

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, replacement tires, technician shortage, Telematics, truck acquisition, truck trends, upfitting trends

November 2007, Government Fleet - Feature

A Long and Useful Life

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, Work Truck - Feature

Using Telematics to Manage Truck Fleets

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, Automotive Fleet - Feature

OnStar Helps Manage Safety, Fuel, & Maintenance

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

August 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Fleet Car Maintenance Costs Remain Flat for 2006-CY

By Mike Antich

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, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Outsourcing for Positive Results

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.

June 2004, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Accurate Mileage:The Lifeblood of Good Fleet

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.

June 2004, Automotive Fleet - How-To

How to Cost-Effectively Support Street Mainte

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

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