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Green Fleetby Shelley MikaJuly 1, 2009

Coca-Cola Enterprises Invests Big in Hybrid Trucks

With a total of 327 hybrid trucks and diesel-electric tractor trailers, the Coke products bottler deploys the largest hybrid truck fleet in North America.

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Leasingby Jim FrankJune 4, 2009

Professional Fleet Management: A Unique Point in Time

During these times of financial upheaval, fleet managers may have an opportunity to make changes that would not have been considered in the past — to address challenges with a positive approach.

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Safetyby Mike Antich & Lauren FletcherJune 4, 2009

OEM Parts Prices Increase as Parts Availability Decrease

Slow retail sales have prompted not only closure of assembly plants, but also component factories, which is delaying parts deliveries. OEMs are also hiking parts prices, with some experiencing double-digit percentage increases.

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Safetyby Cindy BrauerJune 4, 2009

How to Prevent a Collision Course with Accident Costs

The cost of on-the-job crashes to employers is jaw-dropping. Companies can significantly reduce their rates of preventable accidents with proactive, comprehensive safety programs to positively impact the bottom line.

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Operationsby Lauren Fletcher & Grace LauronJune 2, 2009

27 Fleet Hall of Fame Nominees

AF announces 27 nominees for the 2009 Fleet Hall of Fame, sponsored exclusively by the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA).

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Operationsby Lauren FletcherJune 2, 2009

All-New Mazda6 Redefines the Mid-Sized Car

From 800 inspections to its standard safety features, Mazda ensures the 2009 Mazda6 is ready to “Zoom.”

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Leasingby StaffJune 2, 2009

NAFA I&E Attendees Meet in 'Big Easy'

NAFA's annual resource-laden conference brought commercial and public sector fleet managers from across the U.S. to New Orleans for four days of education, training, and best practice sharing.

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Operationsby Lauren FletcherJune 2, 2009

Strange but True

These “Strange but True” stories were sent to Automotive Fleet by fleet managers, drivers, and fleet management companies. Have a strange but true story? Something so incredible it couldn’t have been made up? Share your stories with Automotive Fleet. E-mail: Lauren.Fletcher@bobit.com.

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OperationsCover Storyby Cheryl KnightJune 2, 2009

Award-Winning Fleet Manager Rises to Business Challenges

2009 Professional Fleet Manager of the Year, Christy Coyte of Johnson Controls, Inc. was recognized for her innovation and impactful years as a fleet industry leader.

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Global Fleetby StaffJune 1, 2009

Master the Basics of Alt Fuel Vehicles

When you read a newspaper or website, you’re finding a lot of coverage of battery-powered cars, which for now are the heart and soul of the green car movement. Sometimes it gets a bit confusing for readers to sift through the acronyms. Here’s a simple guide to breaking electrics into three categories.

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