Articles

Telematics•by Lauren Fletcher and Grace Suizo•February 10, 2011

The Evolution of Telematics

Telematics has evolved far beyond basic GPS technology as product providers continue to advance product features for specific fleet needs. Learn more about some of the latest solutions available.

Leasing•by Mike Antich•February 10, 2011

Half of GE’s 30,000-Unit Fleet to be Electric Vehicles by 2015

General Electric, which operates one of the largest global fleets, has committed to converting a sizeable percentage of its worldwide fleet to EVs, along with offering and managing EVs for its 65,000 global fleet customers.

Green Fleet•by Mike Antich•February 10, 2011

Half of GE’s 30,000-Unit Fleet to be Electric Vehicles by 2015

Safety•by Thi Dao•February 10, 2011

Identifying High-Risk Drivers and What to Do About Them

Seven diverse fleets share their strategies for identifying high-risk drivers, as well as the training programs and successful corrective methods used to address issues that arise when employing such drivers.

Operations•Cover Story•by Mike Antich•February 10, 2011

Fleet Management Circa 2018

There will be dramatic changes in new-vehicle purchasing processes, remote vehicle diagnostics, increasingly “smarter” vehicles, and next-generation online fleet management systems powered by fleet-specific social media.

Operations•by Staff•February 4, 2011

10 Fuel Management Strategies That Really Work

It’s in the news again; fuel prices are climbing and fleet managers are looking for ways to manage that largest variable expense. Here are 10 tested strategies that work.

Operations•by Staff•February 3, 2011

Why Senior Management Should Oppose Extended Vehicle Replacement Cycles

Extending replacement cycles may seem a simple, short-term solution to shrinking budgets, but factors such as increased maintenance costs, impact on driver morale, loss of fuel efficiency, and increased downtime should be considered.

Operations•by Mike Antich•February 3, 2011

In a Slow Economy, Driver Violations Increase

Vehicle violations now represent 1-3 percent of total fleet costs. Traffic violation revenues are being used by many jurisdictions to balance budgets. In an era of budget deficits, fleets are discovering a sharp uptick in driver violations.

Operations•by Cheryl Knight•February 3, 2011

Cox Enterprises’ Fleet Creates Efficiencies by Utilizing Supply Chain Management

With more than 13,000 vehicles nationwide, the fleet team has saved millions of dollars and lowered greenhouse gas emissions by selecting the right vehicles, streamlining operational processes, and implementing GPS.

Green Fleet•by Cheryl Knight•February 3, 2011

Cox Enterprises’ Fleet Creates Efficiencies by Utilizing Supply Chain Management

Prev Next