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Leasingby Lauren FletcherApril 21, 2014

Twenty-One Year Fleet Outsourcing Analysis

Information analyzed includes how fleets are funding their vehicles, what administrative services are outsourced, safety- and accident-related services that are being outsourced, and what responsibilities today's fleet managers have in addition to fleet management.

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Leasingby Sean LydenApril 18, 2014

Winning Over Drivers When Rightsizing

Rightsizing a fleet, whether it means reducing the number of vehicles or transitioning to smaller, more fuel-efficient models, can create resentment and frustration among drivers, causing them to resist the initiative.

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Operationsby Mike AntichApril 18, 2014

Chrysler's Strategy to Increase Its Commercial Fleet Business

New Chrysler fleet head Tim Kuniskis discusses his strategic plans to grow the commercial fleet business, plans to make its dealers more fleet-minded, and initiatives designed to make it easier for fleet managers to do business with the company.

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Global Fleetby StaffApril 17, 2014

Global Fleet Conference Set for Brussels

Again co-produced by Nexus Communication, publisher of Fleet Europe, and Bobit Business Media, publisher of Automotive Fleet, the event is designed to bring together fleet managers and stakeholders from around the world to benchmark their global fleet strategy, share ideas, and exchange best practices and experience.

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Operationsby Mike AntichApril 17, 2014

Hyundai Motor America's New Commercial Fleet Website

Hyundai Motor America (HMA) has developed the internal "infrastructure" to facilitate fleet sales by creating a commercial fleet website that allows direct-order capability and offers a drop-ship delivery program.

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OperationsCover Storyby Stephane BabcockApril 15, 2014

Learning the Lessons of Fleet Management

We reached out to a number of industry veterans to give readers some lessons that others have learned, either through successes or failures, and how these experiences have changed the way they perform their job.

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Operationsby Stephane BabcockApril 15, 2014

2014 BMW 328d xDrive Sedan Overview

BMW has added to its diesel legacy with the 328d's 2.0L, four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo Diesel engine — a first for the U.S. market — which produces 180 hp and 280 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,750 rpm. When mated to the 8-speed automatic transmission, the combination achieves a 7-second 0-60 mph lapse time.

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Global Fleetby Joanne TuckerApril 11, 2014

Ferrellgas Details Winter Fleet Challenges

Coupled by a higher demand, road closures, diesel gelling, and supply issues, propane companies were faced with seemingly relentless complications this winter. Ferrellgas stepped up to meet this demand, which continues to be a challenge in certain states.

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Operationsby Chris WolskiApril 2, 2014

National Gypsum Extends Vehicle Lifecycling

To leverage the booming resale market, some fleets shortcycled their vehicles to get maximum dollars at auction. Others, such as Charlotte, N.C.-headquartered National Gypsum Company, a producer of gypsum wallboard, took to extending vehicle lifecycling.

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Safetyby Chris WolskiApril 2, 2014

Safety Goes Virtual at UPS

To create a simulated environment, UPS turned to Virtual Driver Interactive (VDI). The resulting portable system gives UPS drivers the ability to virtually learn how to handle highly volatile and dangerous driving situations.

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