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Operations•by Staff•August 11, 2014

Ford's 2015-MY Fleet Preview

Fleet managers had an opportunity to test drive Ford Motor Co.'s all-new MY-2015 models during ride and drive held at the Las Vegas Speedway.

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Operations•by Chris Wolski•August 7, 2014

Time Capsule: GAZ ZIS-5V

Recently the GAZ Group marked the 70th anniversary of its first production truck at its Ural Vehicle Plant. On July 8, 1944, the first military version of ZIS-5V vehicle was delivered from the production line of the Plant.

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Safety•by Paul Clinton•August 5, 2014

Staying the Course with NETS

Joseph McKillips, who took over as board chairperson of the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety, spoke with AutomotiveFleet.com about his plans for the group.

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Operations•Cover Story•by Mike Antich•August 1, 2014

Improving Economy to Boost 2015-MY Commercial Orders

Across-the-board improvement in business conditions, especially in the energy sector, is prompting a broad cross-section of corporations to increase their fleet order volume for MY-2015 to meet this uptick in business activity.

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Operations•by Chris Wolski•July 31, 2014

Time Capsule: Circa 1911 Franklin Commercial Truck

As this circa 1911 advertisement shows, OEMs have been highlighting the benefits of efficiency and reliability. Other issues touched on in the advertisement sound surprisingly modern, including TCO, maintenance, concerns about depreciation, and an emphasis on safety.

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Safety•by Cathy Stephens•July 29, 2014

What’s Driving the Recall Surge?

In a Q&A with Automotive Fleet, analysts from financial advisory firm Stout Risius Ross provide insight into the ongoing surge in vehicle recalls.

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Operations•by Staff•July 25, 2014

Finding Lost Dollars in Your Fleet Budget

Fleet managers know that it's smart to focus cost-reduction efforts where the money is - depreciation and fuel. But, within these categories, there are savings that even experienced fleet managers often miss.

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Global Fleet•by Chris Brown•July 25, 2014

How to Use Telematics to Increase Productivity

Five fleets weigh in on how they use GPS tracking, vehicle diagnostics, electronic communication and vehicle and driver data to automate tasks and improve performance.

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Operations•by Staff•July 25, 2014

Balancing Home and Work: Remember What's Important

Communications technology continues to change at a dizzying pace. Thanks to smartphones and tablets, many fleet managers have found themselves on call 24/7. As a result, home lives can suffer. Here’s how to reach a comfortable balance.

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Operations•by Chris Wolski•July 25, 2014

Vocational Fleets By the Numbers

Vocational fleets are everywhere, and that's not surprising. They are among the largest vehicles operators in the country, keeping the wheels of commerce, and the country as a whole, in motion.

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