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Operationsby StaffSeptember 7, 2012

Getting the Straight Scoop on Sourcing Strategies and Depreciation Management

There are two parts of the depreciation equation: acquisition cost and resale value. The latter gets the lion’s share of attention, but original cost can be managed successfully, and sometimes brings solid cost savings.

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Vehicle Researchby Chris WolskiSeptember 7, 2012

Busting Work Truck Myths

Truck experts from GE Capital Fleet Services explore the myths and realities of spec’ing medium- and heavy-duty work trucks.

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Operationsby Sean LydenSeptember 7, 2012

10 Best Practices: Driver Training Improves Safety & Bolsters Bottom Line

Driving on company business is one of the most visible activities a company employee can take part in. Fleet executives must take steps to reduce the risk and frequency of company-vehicle incidents.

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Operationsby Grace Suizo & Chris WolskiSeptember 7, 2012

There's No Escaping Fleet and Taxes

While Ben Franklin was right that “death and taxes” may be inevitable, there are ways to lighten a fleet’s bill from local, state, and federal governments.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 6, 2012

The Pros & Cons of Centralized or Decentralized Fleet Operations

Some companies determine that the best way to manage their fleets is by decentralizing fleet management; others believe centralized fleet management is the most efficient and cost-effective.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 6, 2012

Change Propels State Farm to Success

Managing one of the largest corporate fleets in the nation is a big responsibility. State Farm Insurance’s Dick Malcom, the company’s fleet administrator, has the resume to do the job.

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RemarketingCover Storyby Ricky BeggsSeptember 5, 2012

A Year of Variance & Prosperity in the Wholesale Market

Overall used values were very strong in retention for the first half of 2012. Fleet remarketing teams continued to bring in better-than-predicted returns as they remarket out-of-service vehicles.

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Operationsby Mike AntichSeptember 4, 2012

Audi of America Holds 2013-MY Fleet Preview

Six years after Audi created a corporate fleet program, its fleet sales hit record levels in model-years 2011 and 2012.

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Operationsby Chris BrownSeptember 4, 2012

Volkswagen Holds 2013-MY Fleet Preview

At its second annual new model preview, the automaker said fleet will play an important role in its growth in North America and provided attendees a chance to see and drive its latest products.

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Operationsby Mike AntichSeptember 4, 2012

Toyota Holds 2013-MY Fleet Preview

Toyota’s message is that it is back to full production and wants to grow its commercial fleet business.

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