As we start a new year, here is my forecast of the top 10 trends that will influence truck fleet management in the coming years.
Read More →Fleet management agreements usually take the form of ‘master’ contracts, which can be too general. Securing a multi-year contract can help.
Read More →If employees are your greatest asset, why treat them unfairly with a driver reimbursement program? I have yet to hear of a company that reimburses at a rate that fully compensates drivers for the actual cost of operating a vehicle, especially in this era of escalating fuel prices.
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Cold weather can expose vehicle problems that may go unnoticed during warmer months. A thorough winter check can help fleets catch trouble early, reduce roadside issues, and keep drivers and passengers safer when conditions turn harsh.
Read More →Nor is it your average fleet. Beginning with a core business of providing a turnkey sales force to the pharmaceutical industry, the company broadened its suite of services, and fleet is recognized as a key factor in its growth.
Read More →As a fleet manager, you are competing against other managers at your company. Like you, they want management's attention and the rewards that follow. Here are some tips on standing out in the crowd.
Read More →Companies are realizing a cleaner environment is good business.
Read More →Fleet managers need to be nimble, seeking the best programs and pricing they can find. This often involves changing suppliers, including lessors. Such changes can be costly. Here are some things to look for.
Read More →An environmental initiative led Novartis Pharmaceuticals to add alternative-fuel vehicles to its fleet, including hybrids, E-85s, and diesels. The company has dramatically reduced its CO2emissions.
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Fleet managers should treat the RFP as an introduction to their fleet and implement a checklist of must-haves so the basics don't fall through the cracks.
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