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Global Fleet•by Paul Dexler•May 1, 2008

Slip Seating: Can it Benefit Your Fleet?

Slip seating means rotating drivers through trucks as vehicles are available, rather than assigning a specific driver to a specific unit. In some cases, it can be a public relations as well as financial advantage.

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Operations•by Paul Dexler•May 1, 2008

Truck Designs Produce a Concrete Winner

Tresca Brothers uses lively paint schemes and public service posters to brighten and attract attention to its ready-mix delivery trucks.

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Operations•by Daryl Lubinsky•May 1, 2008

Kraft Switches Sales Fleet to 4-Cylinder Models

With gas prices showing no signs of dropping, Kraft switched most of its sales fleet from six-cylinder to four-cylinder sedans, resulting in fuel savings of about 6.5 percent and expected lifecycle cost savings around 9 percent.

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Operations•by Cheryl Knight•May 1, 2008

Baker Hughes Taps Driver Input to Improve Services

Divisional advisory boards and focus groups help the company’s strategic sourcing team meet its divisions’ needs. Results include higher driver ratings, increased productivity, and enhanced internal and supplier processes.

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Green Fleet•by Mike Antich•May 1, 2008

Trends in Commercial Fleet Management 2008-2010

The high cost of fuel is the No. 1 challenge facing fleets. Annual fuel cost increased, on average, $600 per vehicle from 2005-2007. In addition, other fuel-related commodities, such as replacement tires, have increased in cost.

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Green Fleet•by Mike Antich•May 1, 2008

Trends in Commercial Fleet Management 2008-2010

The high cost of fuel is the No. 1 challenge facing fleets. Annual fuel cost increased, on average, $600 per vehicle from 2005-2007. In addition, other fuel-related commodities, such as replacement tires, have increased in cost.

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Operations•by Grace Lauron•May 1, 2008

Keeping Fleet in the Family

In an industry heavily influenced by personal relationships and trust, it is no wonder that fleet — which offers an endless buffet of employment opportunities — is home to so many families.

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Operations•by Lisajoyce Vergara•May 1, 2008

AF's Fleet Hall of Fame

Sponsored exclusively by the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA), AF’s Hall of Fame will induct its first honorees at the 2008 AFLA annual conference.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•May 1, 2008

Chrysler Reorganizes Fleet Operations

One outcome of the reorganization was the creation of a dedicated Commercial Truck Group within Fleet Operations. The group has a national sales team focused on the commercial, government, and daily rental markets.

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Operations•by Lauren Fletcher•May 1, 2008

Remarketing Trends Explored at CAR 2008 & IARA Roundtable

Drawing more than 580 attendees, this year’s spring remarketing conferences offered an array of more than 65 speakers, plus abundant networking opportunities. The IARA Winter Roundtable included a remarketing town hall meeting and awards presentation.

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