For its 2009 models, Ford will unveil more industry-first technologies and advancements than ever before. From an all-new design for the 2009 Ford F-150 to the new Flex and MKS, Ford continues to revolutionize its offerings.
Read More →One of the more frustrating aspects of the fleet manager’s job is the sometimes widespread ignorance or violation of fleet policy. Here are some tips to help increase driver compliance.
Read More →Even the best managers commit errors, and sometimes they’re big enough to stop a career cold. Here are five career mistakes fleet managers often make and steps they can take to avoid making them.
Read More →Often viewed as an interloper bent upon wresting authority away from fleet managers, strategic sourcing is a relatively new process introduced in the 1980s. Fleet managers should view it as a tool for success.
Read More →With anonymity guaranteed, fleet managers speak candidly of their relationships with suppliers — for some, a good partnership; for others, less than satisfactory.
Read More →Follow these common- sense strategies before the acquisition decision, during ownership, and prior to resale to help you hold the line on residual values.
Read More →Employee monitoring can be used to ensure employees are where they should be, mitigate risks, counter theft, and more. However, there are legal pitfalls if handled incorrectly.
Read More →Pete Silva, director, fleet procurement of PepsiCo, is Fleet Financials’ 2008 Fleet Executive of the Year. Among his achievements is developing purchasing synergy between the PepsiCo operating units and its bottlers.
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Automotive Fleet congratulates the winner of its 2008 Professional Fleet Manager of the Year Award, Joe LaRosa, director, global fleet services for Merck & Co. LaRosa manages a global fleet of approximately 24,000 vehicles.
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Wheels Inc. President and CEO Jim Frank discusses the sea change occurring in fleet management, a profound shift caused by challenges facing the financial market and Detroit’s Big Three, green initiatives, and fuel costs.
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