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Operationsby Adam PringleNovember 17, 2014

Company Vehicles Used as a Retention Tool, Says Study

Good pay isn't the only perk that will attract and keep good employees. A study by GE Capital Fleet Services found that a company vehicle can be a strong tool for winning employee loyalty.

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Operationsby StaffNovember 14, 2014

How to Develop an Effective Selector Template

One of the “fleet management basics” is determining vehicle selection: what type, make, model, and equipment are best suited to the company fleet mission.

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Operationsby Wayne SmoldaNovember 14, 2014

Finding Every Cost-Saving Opportunity

Preventing accidents can cut fleet expenses and improve operating of vehicles. Auto manufacturers are coming out with an increasing number of on-board technologies to help drivers avoid accidents.

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Fuelby Mike AntichNovember 12, 2014

Forecast of Operating Costs for CY-2015

If one word could describe the forecast for CY-2015 operating costs, it would be "flat." The upbeat forecast is for gasoline and diesel prices to slightly decrease, while maintenance and tire costs are predicted to remain stable.

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Telematicsby Mike AntichNovember 12, 2014

Analysis of Fleet Fuel Spend Trends in CY-2014

Fuel prices remain stable with the continued shift to smaller displacement engines and increased oil production in the U.S. One unintended consequence may be the emergence of driver complacency to maximizing fuel economy.

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Maintenanceby Mike AntichNovember 12, 2014

Prices for Replacement Tires Stabilize in CY-2014

Replacement tires are the third-largest fleet expense category. In recent years, there have been year-over-year price increases for replacement tires. A key reason for current, stable tire pricing is less volatility in commodity costs.

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Maintenanceby Mike AntichNovember 12, 2014

Commercial Fleet Maintenance Costs Remain Flat in CY-2014

Maintenance costs have decreased in the past 12 months with the primary reason being increased vehicle quality. But, there are concerns about vehicle complexity, part prices, labor rates, and soft costs such as driver downtime.

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Fuelby Mike AntichNovember 11, 2014

Forecast of Operating Costs for Medium-Duty Trucks in CY-2015

The operating cost forecast for medium-duty trucks is stable for the upcoming calendar year, with fuel economy and cost reduction the top concerns.

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FuelCover Storyby Mike Antich and Lauren FletcherNovember 11, 2014

Operating Costs Flat for Second Consecutive Year

Gasoline and diesel prices, on average, in 2014 are virtually the same as in 2013, with some variances depending on region. Similarly, PM costs are flat and stable commodity prices have contributed to less volatility in tire prices.

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Global Fleetby StaffNovember 11, 2014

UPS Sets Aggressive Emissions-Reduction Goals

Reaching its emissions-reduction goals of 10 percent three years early, the parcel delivery fleet has upped its goals to achieve a 20-percent reduction by 2020.

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