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2009-Model Pasenger Car, Van, Minivan, Light Truck, Crossover, and Sport/Utility Specifications

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Fuel Management Statistics

According to AF surveys, companies which utilize fuel management programs report many benefits. Learn more about potential savings and convenience from our surveys of industry professionals.

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WHITE PAPERS

The ABCs of Driver Safety Training
Using the Best Practices we’ve outlined in previous White Papers, you have been empowered by knowing which drivers in your commercial fleet are most likely to have your next at-fault crash. The question now is, “What do you do about it?” This third and final paper in the series is designed to help you better understand the options that are available to you as a means of preventing at-fault crashes from happening.
Short-Term Leasing Benefits
Learn how you can save capital expenses through short-term vehicle leasing for special events, seasonal activities, contract or project fullfilment needs.
Real Cost of Delivery
This whitepaper outlines and analyzes the real cost of vehicle delivery. You will be able to calculate your transport costs using the formulas provided.
Distracted Driving Whitepaper – Understanding Your Fleet’s Risk and Liability
This 14 page whitepaper examines the deadly practice of driving while using a mobile device and the impact such behavior can have on a fleet’s liability. It also addresses innovative solutions that are being developed in response to the growing problem.
Investing in Fleet Tracking Yields Substantial ROI
By tracking and monitoring your fleet with GPS, you can save money on fuel consumption, increase productivity, reduce overtime costs, lower risk, and even cut down roadside assistance costs. Read how Kennecott Utah Copper achieved a 1,500% ROI by embracing fleet tracking.
Hidden Costs That Eat Away At Your Fuel Budget
Could you be wasting money and not even know it? Download our white paper to identify ways your company can reduce fuel management costs.
Executive Report: How to Use GPS to Measure a Quality Stop
The next step in using GPS tracking technology is to manage miles, fuel and customer activity together to achieve greater net profit per visit.
Fleet Maintenance Management System Best Practices
See how one fleet implemented a universal system to reduce operating costs, instill accountability, save time and increase efficiency.

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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
Working on the Road

By Cindy Brauer
Advancing sophistication in connective technology has made the in-vehicle mobile office more prevalent, productive, and efficient. However, security and safety are two concerns for company fleets that include employees working on the road.

Urban Driving: Be Careful Out There!

By Cindy Brauer

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Auto Fleet - November 2009

In This Issue:
Here are some of the Highlights:

  • Global Economic Recession Cuts Fleet Operating Costs
  • Brighter Future Ahead for Domestic OEMs
  • OEMs Showcase ‘Greener’ Models for 2010
    And much more…