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Global Fleet•by Joanne Tucker•March 20, 2013

Best Practices in Driver Hiring

When putting employees behind the wheel of your company assets, it’s important to know that you’re handing the keys to a safe driver.

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Global Fleet•by Staff•March 14, 2013

Global Fleet Management News

Automotive Fleet's website has a new Global Fleet news page where you can check out the latest fleet management news on a regional basis.

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Vehicle Research•by Sean Lyden•March 14, 2013

6 Mistakes to Avoid When Spec'ing Refrigerated Truck Bodies

Incorrectly spec’ing a refrigerated truck can be costly to both a fleet and a company’s clients. Knowing what mistakes to avoid when spec’ing can go a long way to impacting the bottom line and increasing company business.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•March 14, 2013

Top 10 Trends in Truck Fleet Management

The top challenge facing truck fleets continues to be managing fuel spend. Other challenges include rightsizing, rising tire costs, remarketing, and improving fleet efficiency. An emerging trend is the shift to lighter-weight upfits.

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Upfitting•by Staff•March 14, 2013

Vehicle Upfitting: The Step-by-Step Process

An in-depth look at the upfitting process from start to finish is shared. Each significant step of the way is captured and described.

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Operations•Cover Story•by Lauren Fletcher•March 13, 2013

Ram Adds ProMaster to Commercial Vehicle Lineup

Two roof heights, three wheelbases, and four body lengths provide plenty of options for fleet managers looking for an all-new full-size van.

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Maintenance•Cover Story•by Mike Antich•March 13, 2013

Fleet Car Maintenance Costs Increase 7 Percent in 2012-CY

Although costs have increased, many fleets continued to cycle vehicles early to take advantage of still favorable resale market conditions. This strategy has reduced average vehicle age and helped minimize maintenance expenses.

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Remarketing•by By Ricky Beggs, Black Book USA•March 1, 2013

How Will the Wholesale (Re)Market Fare in 2013?

Truck, van, and utility vehicle segments are showing better retention values than cars, but will they hold through 2013?

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Operations•by Staff•March 1, 2013

Fleet Management 101 - How to Educate Your Boss About Fleet Management

Fleet managers lament when they have to “train” the new boss. Here’s how to do it without creating problems.

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Safety•by Grace Suizo•March 1, 2013

Raising the Bar for Fleet Safety Even Higher in 2013

While the first-ever Fleet Safety Conference in 2012 set the bar pretty high with an impressive turnout and packed sessions, this year’s event promises to provide even more value for safety and fleet professionals.

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