March 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Grace Lauron
Ford worked with customers and class-leading partners to develop functional solutions for increased productivity and efficient time management.
Tags: Ford, Ford Work Solutions
March 2008, Fleet Financials - Feature
By Chad Simon
A GPS system can be a useful fleet management tool. However, the system must be properly introduced to employees to promote their acceptance and cooperation.
Tags: @Road, BLS Trucking, Desert Services, driver, EasyTurf, GEM Plumbing, GPS, Networkcar , Nextel, Plumbing Plus and Remodel Works Bath & Kitchen, productivity, Xora
March 2008, Work Truck - Feature
By Cindy Brauer
Mobile resource management (MRM) systems allow fleet managers to track fuel transactions, streamline routing, monitor driver behavior, automate maintenance alerts, and implement other efficiency-producing functions.
Tags: @Road, CarChip, Driver Behavior, fuel, GPS, GPS Insight, maintenance, Routing, telematics, Vericom Technologies
By Paul Dexler
Adding tiny RFID tags to incoming and outgoing cargo in trucks can help the driver and the distribution office keep track of items.
Tags: cargo management, RFID
June 2007, Automotive Fleet - Feature
When used properly as a positive addition to technology, fleet telematics implementation can be a tool for driving cost savings and increasing employee productivity, bringing in more money for everyone.
Tags: telematics
May 2006, Automotive Fleet - Feature
Automotive Lease Guide’s Fleet Residuals model provides fleet managers with accurate used-vehicle value projections based on historical auction resale trends, seasonality depreciation rates, and incentive levels.
Tags: ALG, residuals
Through Black Book’s Commercial Value Xpress service, fleet managers can now accurately benchmark vehicle resale performance against an industry average index, set at 100 percent.
November 2005, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Bob Cavalli
Many companies are turning to fuel card programs for their fueling needs. Data from these programs can be mined with significant savings.
October 2005, Automotive Fleet - Feature
Offered online through Northwood University, IARA online remarketing education modules offer the opportunity for fleet managers, both seasoned veterans and rookies, to learn more about remarketing on their own time.
September 2005, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Bob White
Maintenance programs remain a valuable fleet resource, providing more informed decision-making, effective communication, and greater operational control.