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Global Fleet•by Mike Antich•May 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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Safety•by Lauren Fletcher•May 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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Fuel•Cover Story•by Stephane Babcock•May 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 Fleet•by Tom Berg•April 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 Fleet•by Sean Lyden•April 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 Fleet•by Staff•April 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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Operations•by Stephane Babcock•April 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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Leasing•by Lauren Fletcher•April 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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Leasing•by Sean Lyden•April 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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Operations•by Mike Antich•April 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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