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Global Fleet•by Michael Lewis•January 1, 2008

Best Practices for Asset Management Functions

Best practices in asset management, including truck acquisition, maintenance, and other asset management services can make the difference between a productive, cost-effective fleet and a costly mistake.

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Global Fleet•by Joe Bohn•January 1, 2008

How to Maximize Fuel Efficiency

Truck fleet fuel saving strategies include right-sized vehicles, alt-fuel use, and driver education.

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Green Fleet•by Joe Bohn•January 1, 2008

How to Maximize Fuel Efficiency

Truck fleet fuel saving strategies include right-sized vehicles, alt-fuel use, and driver education.

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Leasing•Cover Story•by Mike Antich•January 1, 2008

Why Driver Reimbursement Doesn't Work

Reimbursement doesn’t work from an HR or safety & liability perspective, is counter-productive to corporate ‘green’ initiatives, can negatively impact the company image, and FAVR reimbursement programs may not be SOX-compliant.

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Remarketing•by Paul Fortin•January 1, 2008

How Will Future Residual Values Impact Hybrid

While hybrids can reduce fleet fuel expense, the two other major fleet expenses — maintenance/repair and depreciation — must also be considered to determine if hybrids are the answer to reducing overall fleet costs.

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Green Fleet•by Paul Fortin•January 1, 2008

How Will Future Residual Values Impact Hybrid

While hybrids can reduce fleet fuel expense, the two other major fleet expenses — maintenance/repair and depreciation — must also be considered to determine if hybrids are the answer to reducing overall fleet costs.

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Operations•by Lisajoyce Vergara•January 1, 2008

Ford's Fleet Advisory Board Meeting Showcases Technologies & Product

At the group’s fall meeting, Ford’s Fleet Advisory Board members toured the automaker’s test lab and Dearborn Truck Plant to receive updates on Ford’s product plans and new-vehicle technologies.

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Global Fleet•by Kara Ohngren•January 1, 2008

Renting Electric

An electric vehicle rental business could serve a growing niche in vacation markets—with a network of low-speed roads, a good off-season plan and the right green marketing pitch.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•December 1, 2007

Reimbursement vs. Company-Administered Executive Vehicle Program

Although in-house management of an executive fleet is extremely time-consuming, reimbursement is a less cost-effective alternative. I argue that, in general, a company-administered executive vehicle fleet is a better choice than reimbursement.

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Safety•by Mike Antich•December 1, 2007

Public Sector Fleets: Driver's License Checks Are Crucial

The City of Coppell, Texas, gets the big picture about fleet safety. It’s not only a dollars-and-cents issue, but also a moral issue of keeping drivers – and the citizens with whom they interact – safe.

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