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Safetyby StaffJanuary 24, 2017

2017 Fleet Management Trends: Safety Tech

Commercial fleets seeking to reduce distracted driving and the associated risks are requesting more semi-autonomous features with leased vehicles such as forward braking, as well as other safety aides such as backup cameras, Bluetooth, and adaptive headlights.

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Upfittingby StaffJanuary 23, 2017

2017 Fleet Management Trends: Upfitting

Lighter-weight truck and van equipment, more standardization, and ergonomic planning should improve the process and delivery timing of the upfitting of commercial vehicles in 2017, according to fleet management experts.

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Operationsby Mike AntichJanuary 20, 2017

Interview: BMW North America's Corporate Sales Manager

BMW is a global fleet provider with operations in almost every country. BMW wants to expand its fleet market share in the U.S. by implementing an aggressive fleet strategy.

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Vehicle Researchby Mike AntichJanuary 20, 2017

10 Disadvantages to Using an Upfitter Service Level Agreement

Standardized delivery timelines stipulated in an SLA can create unrealistic expectations. Also, the relationship can become transactional in nature, with a risk of damaging the relationship if there are penalties for missed metrics.

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OperationsCover Storyby Chris WolskiJanuary 20, 2017

Best Practices in Executive Fleet Management

While executive fleets are small in size compared to the rest of a company’s fleet, they present opportunities and challenges. Despite these challenges, executive vehicles still have a place in today’s operational landscape.

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Operationsby Chris WolskiJanuary 19, 2017

How to Use the RFP Process to Select the Right Supplier

By planning ahead and having a strong vision of its goals, a fleet can use the request for proposal process as a way to enhance operational effectiveness out of the box.

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Operationsby Paul ClintonJanuary 19, 2017

2017 Fleet Management Trends: Automotive Industry

The coming year in the automotive industry will bring more connected fleet vehicles, increased use of alternative fuels, ride sharing as a cost-reduction strategy and more semi-autonomous features in new vehicles, according to fleet management company experts.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 18, 2017

2017 Fleet Management Trends: Donald Trump

Donald Trump's swearing in as the nation's 45th president on Jan. 20 should usher in an era of economic growth, lower taxation, and fewer regulations that will benefit the commercial fleet industry, according to fleet management company experts.

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Operationsby Paul ClintonJanuary 17, 2017

2017 Fleet Management Trends: Compact SUVs

Commercial fleets have begun to embrace compact SUVs in greater numbers as alternatives to mid-size sedans and trucks, because they offer ergonomic, operational, and remarketing benefits.

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Telematicsby StaffJanuary 16, 2017

2017 Fleet Management Trends: Telematics

Consolidation among telematics providers in 2016 could create opportunity in 2017 for greater differentiation, increased connectivity, better pricing, and more standardization of features for fleets who add this technology, according to fleet management company experts.

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