
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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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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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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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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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.
Read More →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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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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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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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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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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