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