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Operationsby Bob CavalliNovember 4, 2017

How to Avoid Stagnating as a Fleet Manager

We all, at some point and in some of our endeavors, stagnate, and fleet managers are not immune. Here are some ideas to help fleet managers keep their careers full of new and fresh ideas, and make work a good deal more satisfying.

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Operationsby Eric GandarillaNovember 4, 2017

Meet the 2017 Fleet Executive of the Year

Caryn Helmandollar, group head of risk management for Ferguson plc was named the 2017 Fleet Executive of the Year at the 2017 AFLA Conference at the M Resort Spa Casino in Las Vegas.

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Global Fleetby Eric GandarillaNovember 2, 2017

Used Car Leasing Could Boost Remarketing Activity

With the number of off-lease vehicles coming into the used car market projected to grow in the coming years, it might be the time for used car leasing to make a return, which would boost demand and price at wholesale for several used car segments, according to Swapalease.com.

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Telematicsby David ThawleyNovember 1, 2017

Telematics and the Road to Smarter Fleets

As telematics become a standard tool, fleet managers are now looking to move beyond independent systems of asset monitoring, route management, and maintenance reporting.

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Operationsby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2017

NETS 2017 Benchmark Conference

NETS influence grows with record attendance at conference.

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Operationsby Andy LundinNovember 1, 2017

Meet the 2017 Fleet Visionaries

The second annual Fleet Visionary Awards were hosted at the 2017 Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA) Conference alongside other prestigious fleet awards.

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Maintenanceby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2017

Preventive Maintenance Costs Remain Flat in 2017

Continued stability in crude oil prices, along with longer oil drain intervals, are helping to offset the higher cost of synthetic motor oils that are now required by more automotive OEMs.

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Maintenanceby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2017

Higher Commodity Prices Put Upward Pressure on Tire Costs

For the past four years, tire costs have been stable. But new cost pressures have emerged in 2017, primarily with higher prices for commodities used to manufacture tires and the trend to larger diameter, more expensive, tires.

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Fuelby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2017

Stable Fuel Spend Keeps Lid on Overall Operating Costs

The stability of fuel pricing has been the No. 1 factor contributing to keeping operating costs flat in calendar-year 2017. Since fuel makes up the largest portion of fleet operating costs, it has helped keep a lid on overall fleet spend.

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Operationsby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2017

Operating Costs Remain Flat for Fifth Consecutive Year

Fleet operating costs remained stable in CY-2017, primarily due to the lower volatility of fuel prices. But, there is upward pressure on maintenance labor rates and higher commodity prices that will impact the cost of replacement tires.

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