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Operations•by Staff•December 26, 2013

Ford Seeks Input During Fall Advisory Board Meeting

The Ford Fleet Advisory Board recently held a meeting to discuss issues related to fleet operations and upcoming products, and provide feedback to the automaker.

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Safety•by Chris Wolski•December 23, 2013

Strategies to Manage Fleet Violations

Parking tickets, toll violations, and red-light camera infractions are often seen as the cost of doing business. And, these costs are on the rise.

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Global Fleet•by Staff•December 23, 2013

Top Trends Identified at LeasePlan Global Fleet Summits

LeasePlan identified four emerging trends in global sourcing and fleet management — centralization of shared processes, a focus on business value versus cost savings, increased partnering with internal stakeholders, and the accelerating adoption of new technologies.

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Telematics•by Chris Wolski•December 23, 2013

Fleet Technology: Measuring the Good, the Bad & the (Really) Ugly

While the best technology is a boon to a fleet manager and the fleet, technology that doesn't measure up can cause more trouble than it's worth, bringing the business of the fleet and the company its serves to a screeching halt.

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Telematics•by Bob Cavalli•December 19, 2013

Q&A: Telematics Brings Auto Parts Fleet Safety, Savings

As with all well-run fleets, Fisher Auto Parts is involved in an ongoing search for ways to improve safety and reduce costs. And, the Staunton, Va.-headquartered fleet has a partner in that process: its fleet management company Donlen.

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Green Fleet•by Lauren Fletcher•December 19, 2013

Ford F-150/Super Duty Natural Gas Models

One large independent oil and gas exploration company discusses its use of the F-250 Super Duty WiNG natural gas powered pickup truck.

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Green Fleet•by By Julie Sutor, NREL•December 17, 2013

Going Green in the Bluegrass State

Clean Cities’ longest-serving coordinator is paving the way for alternative fuels and advanced vehicles in Kentucky.

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Safety•by William Van Tassel•December 16, 2013

5 Winter Driving Mistakes to Avoid

Winter weather can turn routine driving habits into serious safety risks. These five common mistakes can reduce a driver’s ability to react when snow, ice, and poor visibility make the road less forgiving.

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Remarketing•Cover Story•by Mike Antich•December 16, 2013

Fleet Depreciation Trends Remain Stable for CY-2013

The used-vehicle market has always been driven by supply and demand. In the 2013 calendar-year, vehicle supply in the wholesale market continued to be tight relative to demand, helping bolster resale values.

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Green Fleet•by Shelley Mika•December 16, 2013

Duel on the Delivery Route: Diesel vs. Electric

A recent Georgia Tech study found that the total cost of ownership for medium-duty battery-electric and diesel urban delivery trucks were similar in every performance area except in city driving, where electric vehicles edged out diesel.

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