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Global Fleetby AF StaffMay 5, 2014

Spain's Fleet Market Conditions in 2014

As a result of seven continuous years of decline, the 2013 Spanish passenger car market volume was less than half of the pre-crisis level of more 1.9 million new cars. In 2010, the total number of cars registered was 1.11 million units; in 2011, it was 928,589 units. In 2013, it was just 699,589 registrations.

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Global Fleetby Tom BurtonMay 5, 2014

Navigating the Secondary Market: Surplus Trucks

To get the most value from a used truck, fleet managers looking to auction their units should do a little research and be thoroughly prepared.

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Global Fleetby AF StaffMay 4, 2014

United Kingdom's Fleet Market Conditions in 2014

The UK market sees approximately 2 million new cars registered every year, with around 50-55 percent classified as fleet or small- and medium-sized enterprise business vehicles depending upon definition. The challenging UK economic climate was expected to continue through 2013.

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Global Fleetby Mike AntichMay 3, 2014

USA's Fleet Market Conditions in 2014

There is ongoing pressure to contain fleet costs due to corporate cost-cutting initiatives. Pressure for spend reductions is occurring at all levels within corporations, and fleet operations is simply another department mandated to cut costs. Reducing fleet costs is a constant, never-ending struggle for all fleet managers.

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Safetyby Lauren FletcherMay 1, 2014

Keeping Vehicles and Equipment Safe

Vehicle and equipment theft is a costly issue to fleet managers, who not only lose valuable tools, but also pay the price of business downtime. Equipment theft, in particular, is becoming a growing concern for fleets, including those in the construction industry.

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FuelCover Storyby Stephane BabcockMay 1, 2014

Latest Advances in Internal Combustion Engines

Even with all the buzz that surrounds hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, and the numerous gaseous alternatives, OEMs are still betting on the benefits of the constantly improving internal combustion engine (ICE).

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Green Fleetby Tom BergApril 23, 2014

Efficiency, Sustainability Gained Through Telematics

Several real-world examples show how telematics solutions are making fleets’ efforts to go green a success.

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Green Fleetby Sean LydenApril 23, 2014

Tying the Future of Telematics to Sustainability

Telematics are now a byword in fleet management. And, while these systems can help increase overall fleet efficiency, another benefit is being reaped on the side of sustainability.

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Green Fleetby StaffApril 22, 2014

Celebrating the Green Fleet All-Stars

In honor of Earth Day, we look back at the number of fleet professionals who have been acknowledged as Green Fleet Sustainability All-Stars this past year.

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Operationsby Stephane BabcockApril 21, 2014

What's on Your Book Shelf?

A handful of fleet industry experts, including AF Founder and Editor Ed Bobit, offered up a few book titles which have influenced them during their careers in fleet and have a prominent place on their bookshelves.

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