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Maintenanceby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2018

Tire Prices Increase Due to Higher Commodity Costs

Higher commodity prices are putting upward pressure on fleet prices for replacement tires. National accounts are no longer as willing to absorb the majority of price increases, which are between 3%-8% on select tire lines.

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Maintenanceby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2018

Maintenance Costs Increase as Labor Rates Rise

Despite high build quality, vehicle maintenance costs are trending up due to increased advanced technology content, skilled labor shortages, higher tire prices, and more engines requiring synthetic oils and high-capacity oil pans.

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Operationsby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2018

Operating Costs Increase After Remaining Flat for Five Years

Fleet operating costs increased in 2018, primarily due to higher fuel prices and maintenance costs. Upward pressure on maintenance labor rates and higher commodity prices are impacting the cost of replacement tires.

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Operationsby Andy LundinNovember 1, 2018

Meet the 2018 Fleet Visionaries

The third annual Fleet Visionary Awards were hosted at the 2018 Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA) Conference alongside other prestigious fleet awards.

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Global Fleetby Carlton Bale, ZED ConnectOctober 31, 2018

Everything You Need to Know About DVIR

Vehicle inspections are an important part of a truck driver’s daily routine and they are essential to keeping vehicles in good condition while ensuring road safety and fleet compliance.

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Operationsby Lauren FletcherOctober 30, 2018

Women in Fleet: Nationwide's Gail Watson

Involved in fleet for more than four decades, Gail Watson enjoys the uniqueness of the fleet industry, always looking forward to new developments.

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OperationsCover Storyby Eric GandarillaOctober 29, 2018

Meet the 2018 Fleet Manager of the Year

Phil Samuelson, fleet and capital asset manager of USIC is the first fleet manager to receive the renamed Fleet Manager of the Year award in honor of Automotive Fleet founder Ed Bobit.

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Global Fleetby Sadiah Thompson October 23, 2018

Addressing Small Fleet Safety Training on a Budget

When it comes to safety training, small fleets with limited resources can turn to online training with dashboard metrics — and gain employee buy-in with a Captain of Ship policy.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 22, 2018

Finding Diplomacy Between Fleet and Procurement

There is a difference between procurement and sourcing, with the former being more tactical and shortsighted and the latter being more strategic and change-management oriented, and the dynamics between these groups and fleet can sometimes be contentious.

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Global Fleetby Stertil-KoniOctober 19, 2018

10 Essential Winter Lift Tips to Boost Shop Safety

Heavy-duty vehicle lift manufacturer Stertil-Koni recommends 10 top tips to improve safety for the busy technicians working on the shop floor.

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