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Operations•by Staff•February 1, 2007

ALD Automotive Acquires ULTEA Group

Headquartered in France, ALD Automotive has a portfolio of 653,000 vehicles and operates in 35 countries. The ULTEA acquisition marks the fleet management company’s first entry into the U.S. fleet leasing market.

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Operations•by Staff•February 1, 2007

Ryder; Smart Trucks for Fleets of All Sizes

Ryder teamed with Cingular Wireless and Teletrac to launch RydeSmart — an onboard wireless communication system designed to improve safety and cargo security while providing real-time monitoring for fleet vehicles.

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Telematics•by Lauren Fletcher•February 1, 2007

Fleet Telematics Becoming a Must-Have

The use of telematics technologies in fleets is expanding rapidly. Currently, more than 2.5 million units are in service with the market expected to expand to 5.8 million units by 2009.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•February 1, 2007

Public Sector Fleets:Should Technicians Be Allowed to Work on Personal Vehicles During Off-Hours?

Whether technicians should be allowed to work on their personal vehicles after-hours is a controversial issue among public sector fleet managers. Some fleet operations allow it, while others are adamantly opposed. Here are the pro and con arguments.

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Global Fleet•by Chris Brown•February 1, 2007

How Will Fleet Cuts Affect the Auto Rental Industry?

Fewer cars means per-vehicle depreciation costs will increase by as much as 20% in 2007. How are the major RAC's coping?

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Vehicle Research•by Mike Antich•January 1, 2007

Proving It in the Desert: GM’s New Full-Size Trucks Put to the Test

On primitive Arizona roads and the GM Proving Grounds, the new 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups demonstrated their durability, strength, comfort, and fleet-friendly features.

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Operations•by Anonymous Author•January 1, 2007

How AF’s Fleet Manager Award Impacts Careers

Past award winners share how the recognition has helped shape their careers, open doors within the industry, and heighten appreciation of the fleet profession.

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Green Fleet•by BF Staff •January 1, 2007

Gas vs. Hybrid: A Fleet Analysis

The lifecycle cost experts at Vincentric help put a price tag on greening your fleet.

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Operations•by Chad Simon and Cindy Brauer•January 1, 2007

2007 Fleet Car & Truck of the Year Awards

For the second straight year, commercial fleet managers select the Ford F-150 as Fleet Truck of the Year. The truck is noted for performance, functionality, durability and safety.

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Telematics•by Mike Antich•January 1, 2007

Are the Benefits of Telematics Worth the Expense?

Currently, there are more than 2.5 million telematic units in service managing fleet vehicles, mobile workers, trailers, heavy equipment and other assets. The market is expected to expand to 5.8 million units by 2009, with revenues growing to more than $2 billion.

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