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Safety•by Cheryl Knight•March 1, 2008

Onstar Enhances Fleet Driver Safety & Productivity

Available on 27 GM truck, van, and SUV models, OnStar helps keep fleet drivers on the road and heading in the right direction. In the event of an accident, help is summoned automatically or is just one button-press away.

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Telematics•Cover Story•by Lauren Fletcher•February 1, 2008

Does Telematics Provide a Good ROI?

Telematics is currently a hot button with fleets. Will the return be worth the initial investment? Many fleets are finding that when used properly, telematics can save a fleet money and pay for itself.

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Fuel•by Grace Lauron•February 1, 2008

GPS Navigates PoolCorp in the Right Direction

By implementing GPS, PoolCorp can now manage its fleet more effectively, safely, and efficiently. The NetworkCar system has helped the fleet cut back on speeding, idling, accidents, and costs.

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Leasing•by Mike Antich•February 1, 2008

PHH Terminates Merger Agreement with GE: What's Ahead?

On Jan. 1, PHH Corp. terminated the $1.8 billion merger agreement because it was not consummated by the stipulated Dec. 31, 2007 deadline. The key problem was Blackstone’s inability to fund its acquisition of PHH Mortgage.

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Safety•by Richard Alaniz•February 1, 2008

Striking the Balance: MVR Checks and Privacy Laws

State and federal laws restrict how companies obtain, use, store, share, and discard confidential information contained in employee driving records. Noncompliance with these laws can result in lawsuits and penalties.

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Green Fleet•by Mike Antich•February 1, 2008

Forecast of Truck Fleet Management Trends: 2008-2010

The No. 1 factor is the ongoing high cost of fuel, in particular diesel, which is driving management demands to lower operating costs. Another huge factor that will influence fleets will be the 2010 diesel emission standards.

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Green Fleet•by Joan Shim•January 1, 2008

Bakery Goes Green and Saves Green

For Rossmoor Pastries, converting from gasoline-powered delivery vans to a fleet fueled by clean-burning compressed natural gas is saving the company $4,000 per month.

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Operations•by Staff•January 1, 2008

Proven Strategies to Reduce Fleet Costs

It’s easy to forget the tried-and-true strategies that keep costs down. Focusing on the basics saves money and leads to fleet management success.

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Operations•by Staff•January 1, 2008

Executive Vehicles vs. Driver Reimbursement

The competition for talented and experienced executives can be brutal, but a compensation package that includes a company vehicle can provide an edge. Some companies prefer reimbursement. Here are the pros and cons.

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Operations•by Cheryl Knight•January 1, 2008

Otis Elevator Reduces Operational Costs Through Quality Initiative

The Farmington, Connecticut-based company dramatically lowered out-of-stock purchases, increased resale value through extended replacement cycles, and re-evaluated its selector list to better meet its needs.

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