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May 2013

Cover Story
Proven Strategies to Reduce Fuel Spend
By Shelley Mika

Fleets are seeing significant savings by focusing on improving the fuel economy of existing vehicles and acquiring newer, more fuel-efficient models.

Features

Modifying Driver Behavior: The 'Last Mile' in Greening a Fleet

By Mike Antich

If you are constrained by equipment limitations, the “last mile” to achieving corporate sustainability objectives is modifying driver behavior. This is possibly the greatest opportunity available to fleet managers in greening their fleets.

A Career in Fleet Management: What Are the First Steps?

By Staff

A young student or recent graduate is interested in a career in fleet management. What does he or she do to get into the profession? What kind of education, training, or experience is ideal?

Just Announced: Inaugural Global Fleet Management Conference

By Chris Wolski

Expected to attract fleet managers from across the U.S. and around the globe, the inaugural 2013 Global Fleet Management Conference will be co-located with Bobit Business Media’s Green Fleet Conference in Phoenix.

One Day in the Life of a Fleet Asset Manager Tony Orta, fleet asset manager for SoCalGas Company, manages a fleet of 5,536 vehicles, comprised mostly of light- and medium-duty vehicles.

By Lauren Fletcher

A day in a fleet asset manager’s busy life is enough to make your head spin. Staying organized and upbeat, enjoying what you do, and treating each day like a brand-new one are some keys to successfully running a fleet operation.

The Cost of Downtime: Keeping Drivers On the Road The most common causes of downtime are related to either mechanical problems, such as engine or transmission problems, or accidents. In other words, specific events. Mechanical breakdowns are far less common today than they were 20 years ago, but, unfortunately, still occur and result in downtime. Accidents create an entirely different set of costs, which can possibly be far greater than just the repairs to the vehicle.

By Staff

Whether it’s a mechanical problem or an accident, a fleet will inevitably incur downtime. Even when using strong management programs, there is a cost when drivers aren’t driving.

Fuel Efficiency & Safety Go Hand-in-Hand for Safelite AutoGlass After piloting telematics in 120 vehicles for more than 90 days, Safelite AutoGlass received the green light for 100-percent fleet deployment.

By Grace Suizo

Promoting safer, more efficient driving using telematics is just one way the glass repair and replacement company is cutting back on fuel consumption. In three months and with more than 95 percent of the fleet deployed, Safelite AutoGlass reduced consumption by approximately 175,000 gallons.

Are Drivers Putting Safety First? A committment to driver safety can deliver ROI when matched with driver safety technology.

By Joyce Tam

From management leadership down the ladder to each driver, the importance of driving safety must be a mission-critical part of an organization’s DNA.

Good Research Is the Path to Good Decisions The role of research in formulating an analysis is often overlooked.

By By Lt. Col. (ret.) Katherine Vigneau, CAFM

It’s easy to take the path of least resistance when conducting research. Instead, fleet managers should explore several avenues of information from the Internet to tried-and-true benchmarking.

Remarketing Innovator: Graham Named 2013 Consignor of the Year Bob Graham, ARI’s vice president of Remarketing (left), receives the Consignor of the Year Award from AF Editor Mike Antich. Graham has 37 years of experience in remarketing. He has also served in leadership positions with the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA).

By Chris Wolski

During his four decades at ARI, Bob Graham has helped the FMC’s remarketing evolve by looking ahead and giving back.

CAR 2013 Gives Attendees the Tools for Remarketing Success More than 650 remarketing professionals attended this year’s conference at Caesars Palace Casino in Las Vegas.

By Chris Wolski

The more than 650 conference attendees were treated to a varied slate of speakers and panels covering a range of remarketing topics.

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Mike Antich
The Emerging Trend of Simultaneous Remarketing on Multiple Online Platforms

By Mike Antich
When you electronically buy an airline ticket, you do so through an electronic hub, such as Egencia. When realtors electronically list homes for sale, they use a multiple listing service for all other realtors to simultaneously see the property listing. Many see comparable change occurring for the remarketing of vehicles in the wholesale market. The consensus among remarketers is not “if” this will occur, but “when.” And, just as important, most see it happening sooner, rather than later

June 29, 2007: A Seminal Day in the History of Fleet

By Mike Antich

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Ed Bobit
Are Your Drivers Really the Wild Card in Your MPG-Seeking Goal?

By Ed Bobit
Maybe “yes” if you believe the experts who say that up to 30 percent of a vehicle’s efficiency is impacted by driver behavior. Maybe “no” if you are not influencing your drivers.

Bobit’s ‘Bucket List’

By Ed Bobit

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