Maintenance

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

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