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Safetyby Andy LundinJune 1, 2017

How Preventative Maintenance Can Improve Driver Safety

Regularly monitoring tire pressure, brakes, windshield wipers, and vehicle recalls can help make a vehicle a safer place to do business.

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OperationsCover Storyby Andy LundinMay 19, 2017

Highlights of the 2017 Fleet 500

Automotive Fleet has published its annual Fleet 500 magazine, which features a breakdown of the 300 largest commercial fleets in the nation.

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Vehicle Researchby Amy HercherMay 16, 2017

Vehicle Wraps: Eye Candy for Your Brand

Providing thousands of visual impressions — and thumbs-up at stoplights — vehicle wraps are one of the most cost-effective marketing mediums for fleets. But proper design is essential to grab a potential client’s attention in 4 to 6 seconds.

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Global Fleetby Chris BrownMay 8, 2017

On Demand, Island Style

The Hertz franchise on St. Barts is giving vistors an hourly, self-service option to see the island, which in turn gives the business a competitive advantage in a crowded market.

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Global Fleetby Mike AntichMay 8, 2017

Optimizing Truck and Van Specs

Without fully understanding the fleet application requirements and operating parameters of truck and van assets, it is impossible to spec the best powertrain, chassis, and body needed to optimize productivity and total cost of ownership.

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Global FleetCover Storyby Lauren FletcherMay 8, 2017

What to Know Before Opting for a Full-Service Lease

A full-service lease provides many added benefits beyond traditional lease options. Growing in popularity, there are situations where it may not be the ideal option as well as some common misperceptions.

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Global Fleetby Mike AntichMay 8, 2017

Cost-Reduction Strategies that Go Beyond the Asset

Fleet cost-reduction programs typically focus on the asset; however, there’s a limit to how much a fleet manager can modify truck specs without impacting the fleet mission. True cost savings are to be found in areas beyond the asset.

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Operationsby Andy LundinMay 4, 2017

Types of Driver Reimbursement

There are four types of driver reimbursement models: IRS business mileage reimbursement rate, a fixed allowance, the Fixed and Variable Reimbursement Rate (FAVR), and a hybrid model that uses the FAVR guidelines but delivers the driver payment in a cents-per-mile model.

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Operationsby Eric GandarillaMay 4, 2017

Green Commuter Offers Tesla SUVs to Vanpool Users

Through its proprietary technology, Green Commuter is giving its van pool users the ability to rent out their vehicles to neighboring companies that want to supplement their fleets with an additional vehicle during the day.

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Operationsby Eric GandarillaMay 4, 2017

The State of Executive Fleet Programs

Recent years have shown that companies still favor executive fleet programs as a way to attract and retain top talent. However, there are also some factors that are driving executive fleet sizes down for some companies.

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