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The Nissan LEAF is the first in Nissan’s forthcoming lineup of electric vehicles and is expected to assist public sector fleets in tasks such as meter reading and inspection, general administration, and rental pools.
Read More →To effectively cut the rate of preventable accidents, fleet safety efforts require senior executive engagement in program development, funding allocation, communication, and leadership.
Read More →There is no such thing as an indispensable employee; fleet managers are certainly no exception. Here are five ways fleet managers lose their jobs, and what can be done to avoid these situations.
Read More →Following its sale, Volvo Cars will remain an independently run company. All U.S.-bound Volvos will continue to be built in Europe to maintain current order-to-delivery times. The promise is to retain Volvo’s “Swedish heart.”
Read More →Controlling fuel costs through hedging is an option for fleets looking to gain budget stability. As with any strategy, fleets must weigh the pros and cons to determine if a fuel hedging strategy is suitable to their specific needs.
Read More →Recent National Safety Council figures reveal the alarming incidence of crashes caused by cell-phoning and texting drivers. Companies have begun to recognize the liability of such behaviors.
Read More →Mike Lahr, director of Logistics for LKQ Corp., is Fleet Financials’ 2010 Fleet Executive of the Year. In 2009, Lahr led his team in boosting efficiency, reducing costs, and improving customer service.
Read More →Topper Worldwide, a chauffeured transportation provider, added three Royale Ford Fusion Hybrid Ls to its fleet in April with another three on order. By adding the Fusion Hybrid L to its fleet, Topper as of May was the only operator in Atlanta with full-sized hybrid sedans.
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As the automotive industry remains an ever-changing force in tough economic times, in-house fleet managers are integral to leading a cost-effective and productive operation. And recognition leads to more innovation.
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Lengthening vehicle replacement cycles significantly affects such bottom-line important issues as fleet maintenance budgets, fuel economy, resale values, safety and ergonomics issues, company image, and driver morale.
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