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Fuelby Mike AntichNovember 18, 2016

Analysis of 2016 Fleet Fuel Spend and 2017 Forecast

The stability of gasoline and diesel prices over the past 36 months has been the No. 1 factor contributing to keeping fleet operating costs flat. Vehicle acquisition and used-vehicle prices are strongly influenced by low fuel prices.

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Operationsby Mike Antich and Andy LundinNovember 18, 2016

Operating Costs Flat for Fourth Consecutive Year

With fuel representing 60% of a fleet’s total operating costs, lower fuel prices are keeping overall fleet costs flat. Also, vehicle build quality is high, curbing maintenance costs, and lower commodity prices have stabilized tire prices.

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Vehicle Researchby Amy HercherNovember 16, 2016

Nonprofit’s ‘Woodie’ Van Transports Volunteers, Equipment to Surf Camps

Ford donated a “woodie-inspired” Transit van to provide Surfers Healing with a more reliable vehicle when transporting staff, attendees, and equipment to its surf camps for autistic children.

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Operationsby Bob CavalliNovember 12, 2016

How to Reduce Vendor Fees and TCO

Although total cost of ownership is usually thought of in terms of fixed and variable vehicle expenses, vendor fees play a role as well. Here are some strategies fleet managers can use to reduce both.

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Operationsby Wayne SmoldaNovember 11, 2016

Exciting Advances in Driver Risk Assessment Are Now Available

New tools are available that can help fleets more closely monitor fleet driver behavior, better identify high-risk drivers, and improve the bottom line.

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Upfittingby Lauren FletcherNovember 10, 2016

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Upfitting Vans

Avoid these five common van upfitting mistakes and follow a few important industry best practices to become a seasoned pro at van upfits.

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Safetyby Andy LundinNovember 9, 2016

How to Curb Aggressive Driving Behaviors

Speeding, sudden lane changes, and failure to yield are the most common aggressive driving behaviors that lead to fatal crashes.

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Mike AntichNovember 8, 2016

How to Maximize Truck Resale Values

Regardless of the vocational application, companies are in the business of “manufacturing” used vehicles. Today’s new truck is tomorrow’s used truck. How you spec a truck has a direct bearing on its future resale value.

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Operationsby Dan FrankNovember 6, 2016

Fleet Managers Are Meeting Change Head on

While this year has seen some rapid changes, with more to come thanks to the evolution of regulatory oversight and the advent of advanced technology, fleet managers are taking the changes in stride.

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OperationsCover Storyby Chris WolskiOctober 28, 2016

Meet the 2016 AF Professional Fleet Manager of the Year

The senior director of fleet for Charter Communications was honored during the recent Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA) conference in San Diego.

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