Automotive Fleet – Issue

June 2009

Cover Story
Award-Winning Fleet Manager Rises to Business Challenges
By Cheryl Knight

2009 Professional Fleet Manager of the Year, Christy Coyte of Johnson Controls, Inc. was recognized for her innovation and impactful years as a fleet industry leader.

Features

Professional Fleet Management: A Unique Point in Time 2009 Professional Fleet Manager of the Year Christy Coyte, global fleet director for Johnson Controls, Inc., celebrates her win with Wheels CEO Jim Frank. Wheels has been a long-time supporter of the award program.

By Jim Frank

During these times of financial upheaval, fleet managers may have an opportunity to make changes that would not have been considered in the past — to address challenges with a positive approach.

OEM Parts Prices Increase as Parts Availability Decrease

By Mike Antich & Lauren Fletcher

Slow retail sales have prompted not only closure of assembly plants, but also component factories, which is delaying parts deliveries. OEMs are also hiking parts prices, with some experiencing double-digit percentage increases.

How to Prevent a Collision Course with Accident Costs

By Cindy Brauer

The cost of on-the-job crashes to employers is jaw-dropping. Companies can significantly reduce their rates of preventable accidents with proactive, comprehensive safety programs to positively impact the bottom line.

27 Fleet Hall of Fame Nominees

By Lauren Fletcher & Grace Lauron

AF announces 27 nominees for the 2009 Fleet Hall of Fame, sponsored exclusively by the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA).

All-New Mazda6 Redefines the Mid-Sized Car 2009 Mazda6

By Lauren Fletcher

From 800 inspections to its standard safety features, Mazda ensures the 2009 Mazda6 is ready to “Zoom.”

NAFA I&E Attendees Meet in 'Big Easy'

By Staff

NAFA's annual resource-laden conference brought commercial and public sector fleet managers from across the U.S. to New Orleans for four days of education, training, and best practice sharing.

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Strange but True

By Lauren Fletcher

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.

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Coach’s Blog

Ed Bobit
Puzzling Thoughts On Compensation vs. Education

By Ed Bobit
While I'm a distance from being called an academic, I've always felt that education is the road to professionalism; and that professionalism leads to increased compensation. There are many variables, but my recent re-review of the salary surveys that we conduct raises some interesting questions.

Comparing the CFO With the Fleet Manager

By Ed Bobit

Market Trends

Mike Antich
More Salespeople on the Street Pitching Reimbursement

By Mike Antich
Reimbursement has re-emerged as a fleet issue. One reason is that Runzheimer has a rival, which means two competitive sales forces are aggressively selling vehicle reimbursement programs. Also, the recession, corporate downsizing, funding/credit constraints, OEM viability, and economic uncertainty have renewed senior management's desire to re-examine reimbursement.

Fleets Reassess Amortization Rates

By Mike Antich

Down the Road

Cindy Brauer
Companies Respond to Cell Phone/Texting Distractions

By Cindy Brauer
According to a recent NETS survey, leading U.S. companies are proactively incorporating prohibitions on cell phone use and text messaging while driving a company vehicle or on company business. They enforce the policies through a variety of actions.

Working on the Road

By Cindy Brauer

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Special Finance - May 2009

In This Issue:
Make Your Move. Service Clinics Drive Traffic, Collections – The New Strategic Imperative and much more…