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Operations•by Jim Rallo & Kathy Evans•May 1, 2007

Comparing Fleet Costs Over the Past 50 Years

Most fleet managers today are dealing with rising fleet costs and limited financial support. But, are fleet expenses as high as they appear, and how do they compare to past years?

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Operations•by Marty Betagole•May 1, 2007

The Importance of Selecting the Right Vehicle

Since depreciation is the greatest expense any fleet incurs, choosing the correct vehicle is a critical decision. Mike Albert Leasing takes a look at some successful fleet vehicles from the past.

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Operations•by Dave Fern•May 1, 2007

Magnetics International Uses Smart Trucks to Increase Performance

Magnetics International needed a practical, affordable solution to improve its fleet business performance in meeting new government requirements and becoming more efficient. RydeSmart provided that solution.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•May 1, 2007

European Union Data Privacy Laws Complicate Global Fleet Management

Web-based fleet management offered a vision of centralized global fleet management for multi-national companies. However, current (and possibly future) data privacy laws enacted by the European Union threaten to restrict the extent to which U.S. fleet managers can manage subsidiary fleets in Europe.

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Vehicle Research•by Staff•May 1, 2007

Super Size Me: Dodge Sprinter Van

The 2007 Dodge Sprinter is longer, wider, taller and more spacious than its predecessor, and offers more choices and features than ever before.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•May 1, 2007

European Union Data Privacy Laws Complicate Global Fleet Management

Web-based fleet management offered a vision of centralized global fleet management for multi-national companies. However, current (and possibly future) data privacy laws enacted by the European Union threaten to restrict the extent to which U.S. fleet managers can manage subsidiary fleets in Europe.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•May 1, 2007

High Cost of Fuel Rekindles Reimbursement Debate

For most companies, it is less expensive to provide a company vehicle than to administer a driver reimbursement program. Why would a company want to reimburse an employee $600 per month for a vehicle they can operate at $500 per month? However, after attending the annual conference of the National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) last month, I heard that reimbursement is re-emerging as an issue in reaction to the high cost of fuel.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•April 1, 2007

Overloading is the No. 1 Cause of Unscheduled Truck Maintenance

Overloading creates an unsafe vehicle and increases liability exposure. When a vehicle is overloaded, its emergency handling capability is reduced, which can contribute to an accident. For instance, braking distance increases, which can cause drivers to misjudge stopping distances, and tire failure rates are higher because tires run hotter.

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Operations•by Chad Simon•April 1, 2007

Industry Best Practices for Managing Fuel Costs

Armed with thin budgets, here’s how three diverse fleet managers tread water amid bloated fuel prices.

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Operations•by Christine Erice•April 1, 2007

Issues to Consider When Managing Fuel

Deciding on a fleet fuel management program involves research, but is worth the effort for long-term savings.

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