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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
By Lauren Fletcher
From 800 inspections to its standard safety features, Mazda ensures the 2009 Mazda6 is ready to “Zoom.”
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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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.
By Ed Bobit
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.
By Mike Antich
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.
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