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Operations•by Staff•April 9, 2009

Breaking the News: How to Give Management Bad News

It is likely the one scenario fleet managers dread most: there is bad news, and management needs to know. Are there ways to soften the blow? Being the bearer of bad news isn’t fun, but it’s a part of doing business.

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Operations•by Staff•April 9, 2009

Fixed or Floating: Which Lease Funding is Best?

Lease rate funding instruments have become more and more complex. Most lessors recommend floating rate fleet leases. Is there a place for fixed financing any more?

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Operations•by Staff•April 9, 2009

From Green to Greenbacks

Developing and implementing successful green fleet initiatives provides more than a good corporate image. The real value can be in saving the kind of “green” that fills the corporate pocketbook.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•April 9, 2009

From Green to Greenbacks

Developing and implementing successful green fleet initiatives provides more than a good corporate image. The real value can be in saving the kind of “green” that fills the corporate pocketbook.

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Operations•by Staff•April 9, 2009

How to Manage Incidental Employee Drivers

Not all employees who drive on company business are assigned company vehicles. Many drive only occasionally on business-related functions. Here are some tips on managing and controlling incidental drivers.

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Operations•by Staff•April 9, 2009

Self-Funded Leases: An Option in Tight Credit Markets

The fleet industry has been hit hard by the credit meltdown. At one time, some lessors were refusing to fund new orders. Fleets are scrambling to find alternatives; one may be to self-fund the leases.

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Operations•by Staff•April 9, 2009

5 Nominees Compete for 2009 Fleet Executive of the Year

An exceptional field of fleet executives vies for the 2009 Fleet Executive of the Year Award. This year’s award will be presented April 26 at the NAFA Institute & Expo in New Orleans.

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Green Fleet•by Chad Simon•April 3, 2009

Fleets Put Biodiesel to the Test

Recent studies have shown that fleets using biodiesel have reported no significant differences in performance, maintenance, or fuel efficiency with biodiesel versus traditional diesel fuel.

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Green Fleet•by Paul Dexler•April 1, 2009

When Hybrid Batteries Die

The batteries in hybrid vehicles today are based on nickel-metal hydride technology. They last a long time, but not forever. Here is what to do when the battery in a hybrid dies.

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Global Fleet•by Martin Romjue•March 30, 2009

Limo Vergnugen: LCT Reviews the Mercedes-Benz R320

Mercedes-Benz offers German quality and practicality with its R320, a clean-diesel, clean-emissions model fit for chauffeured fleets.

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