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Leasing•by Lauren Fletcher•July 15, 2014

18 Nominees Vie for 2014 Professional Fleet Manager of the Year Award

The Professional Fleet Manager of the Year will be chosen in early September at the AFLA Conference.

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Safety•by Chris Wolski•July 14, 2014

How to Avoid Drowsy Driving

For some, going without a full eight hours of sleep is worn as a badge of honor. The consequences can be deadly, particularly for fleet drivers.

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Operations•by Chris Wolski•July 10, 2014

Time Capsule: Circa 1954 RCA Victor Truck

The 1950s was period of prosperity for the country following Depression era of the 1930s and the war years of the 1940s.

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Global Fleet•by Chris Wolski•July 8, 2014

Impact of FMCSA Regulations on Medium-Duty Fleets

While not every medium-duty fleet is affected by the federal regulations, those that need to comply have found that the benefits outweigh the challenges.

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Vehicle Research•by Joanne Tucker•July 8, 2014

Cox Looks to Sprinter & Hybrid Vans for Better MPG

Replacing more than 1,500 vans with the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has helped the media company achieve an 85-percent increase in miles per gallon.

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Global Fleet•by Stephane Babcock•July 8, 2014

Improving Driver Safety with Technology

Fleet managers are combining training and technology to ensure drivers are creating a safe environment in the cab and on the road.

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Operations•Cover Story•by Mike Antich•July 3, 2014

The Evolution of the In-House Fleet Manager Role

Since fleet management requires working with cross-functional groups, managing millions of dollars of corporate assets, collaborating in complex technology initiatives, and is a key influencer of employee productivity, it is crucial to have a strong in-house fleet manager to coordinate and manage these activities.

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Operations•by Staff•July 3, 2014

2014 Ford Fleet Advisory Board

The 2014 meeting of the Ford Fleet Advisory Board was held at the MGM Grand in Detroit. Attendees offered their feedback on the company’s products and strategy.

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Operations•by Chris Wolski•July 2, 2014

Time Capsule: Alkire-Naylor Cigar Co. Fleet Truck Circa 1913

A fleet vehicle figured prominently in a 1913 advertisement for the Alkire-Naylor Cigar Co. of Salt Lake City, Utah.

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Global Fleet•by Joanne Tucker•July 1, 2014

California Water Utility Weighs Leasing

In a push to decrease maintenance costs and increase the fleet’s overall MPG — and with the help of telematics data — this public utility’s fleet manager is putting a proposal together that would move the owned fleet to a full lease program.

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