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Operations•by Staff•January 8, 2010

When's the Right Time for a Sale/Leaseback?

In a tough economy, cash is king, and one way a company can create cash is by selling a fleet and leasing it back. The timing of such an arrangement must be carefully considered.

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Operations•Cover Story•by Mike Antich•January 8, 2010

Special Report: The State of Commercial Fleet Management in 2010

There continues to be economic uncertainty among fleets manifested by extended cycling, right-sizing initiatives, and intense pressure to control costs. The consensus is the worst is behind us, but 2010 will be a tough road.

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•by Thi Dao•January 1, 2010

Using Safety Technology to Combat Distracted Driving

Five technology-based products attack distracted driving in different ways.

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•by Chris Brown•January 1, 2010

How to 'Right Spec' Your Trucks and Vans

Downsizing to a smaller truck or van can improve your total cost — if you can afford the downgrade in capabilities.

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Global Fleet•by Tariq Kamal•January 1, 2010

Propane Provides a Competitive Edge

Competitive Lawn Service may soon become the first lawn care company in the United States to run its vehicles and equipment entirely on propane.

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Global Fleet•by John Healy•January 1, 2010

Charging for No-Shows Could Improve Profits

Analysis by Northcoast Research reveals that implementing policies to reduce no-shows could help Avis Budget eliminate potential loss of up to $9 million annually and instead generate profits of up to $13.3 million. This excerpted analysis was published by Northcoast Research, an institutional equity research firm that specializes in car rental, among many other industries.

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Global Fleet•by Jim Tennant•January 1, 2010

How to Improve Utilization – And Still Satisfy the Customer

With proper fleet planning techniques, having 25 cars on the lot and 100 expected reservations that day is a very manageable situation.

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Green Fleet•by Cindy Brauer•December 15, 2009

McKesson Green Initiatives Benefit Planet & Bottom Line

The San Francisco-based global healthcare services and technology company is committed to environmental sustainability. Its green fleet programs are also expected to save McKesson $300,000 in FY2010.

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Green Fleet•by Cindy Brauer•December 15, 2009

How to Be Green in a Down Economy

Bobit Business Media's recent Green Fleet Conference featured more than 50 speakers and panelists exploring solutions and resources to help more than 350 fleet professionals continue environmental efforts in budget-challenged times.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•December 15, 2009

First-Ever Environmental Leadership Awards Honors Corporate Fleet Professionals

The Environmental Leadership Awards recognized fleet leaders who have led successful “green” efforts. Representatives from 21 commercial fleets were recognized.

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