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Green Fleetby Lauren FletcherNovember 7, 2018

Learning About Propane with Clean Cities

Pacific Northwest fleet managers were given a crash course focused on propane autogas trends, technology, and more.

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Global Fleetby Kathy CloseNovember 6, 2018

Scheduling Your Vehicle's Checkup

A systematic preventive maintenance (PM) schedule makes sound business sense and keeps drivers safer on the road.

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Operationsby John WysseierNovember 5, 2018

Data Visualization Provides the Means to Control Big Data

Fleet data overload may bring paralysis by analysis.

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Operationsby Andy LundinNovember 5, 2018

Meet the 2018 Fleet Executive of the Year

Mark Leuenberger oversees both fleet and procurement at Cox Enterprises, a company that he has been with for 20 years.

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Telematicsby Dan FrankNovember 1, 2018

Fleet's Importance Growing Within a Changing Automotive Industry

Continuous technological improvements are impacting every aspect of the fleet business. Through these advancements, field work may become safer, more productive, and more affordable.

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Maintenanceby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2018

Warranty Recovery: More Stringent Manufacturer Enforcement Limits Dollars

Warranty recovery costs are under greater scrutiny by vehicle manufacturers than they have been in the past, requiring accurate and complete maintenance histories to substantiate compliance with OEM maintenance requirements.

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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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