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Remarketing•by Claire Atkinson•September 1, 2006

eBay Motors - A Viable Remarketing Option for Fleet?

Some claim average returns of $1,000 over wholesale. The tradeoff is the time spent researching pricing, managing listings, and building a reliable reputation.

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Operations•by Matt Le Grande•September 1, 2006

Telematics Study Reveals Best Practices for Increasing Fuel Economy

Keeping output torque at a lower level by overspecing engines and reducing gear ratios may save up to $200,000 a year for a truck fleet of 100.

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Operations•by David Fern•September 1, 2006

How to Negotiate Service Level Agreements with Your Service Provider

Establish a valuable business relationship with your fleet service provider by becoming a proactive fleet manager. Ask questions, identify measurable goals, and keep open lines of communication.

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Operations•by Chad Simon•September 1, 2006

Controlling Fuel Costs

As fuel prices continue to increase, many fleet managers look for ways to control fuel expense. Strategies include adopting a fuel management program, taking proactive steps to increase mpg, and moving to smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles.

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Safety•by Mike Antich•September 1, 2006

Multiple Airbags & Electronics Increase Repair Costs

Three years ago, the average vehicle had two airbags. Today, vehicles can be equipped with as many as six airbags. Replacing a supplemental restraint airbag system can cost $2,000 to $8,000, depending on accident severity.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•September 1, 2006

Pennsylvania First State to Make Electronic Vehicle Titles Mandatory

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania became the first state in the nation to make use of electronic lien and title, or ELT, by vehicle lien holders mandatory.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•August 1, 2006

20 Ways to Increase Fleet Fuel Economy

Although fuel prices have hit a record high, you can take actions to maximize your fleet’s fuel efficiency. Here are 20 suggestions for drivers to follow to increase fuel economy. most won’t cost you a cent.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•August 1, 2006

Public Sector Fleets: Tires are Getting Bigger & More Expensive

Replacement tires are a fleet’s third-largest operating expense. And this expense is growing.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•August 1, 2006

What Manager Accepts a 20% Defect Rate? Fleet Managers Do

The accident rate for fleets averages around 20 percent, with some industries, such as pharmaceuticals, even higher. In other words, 20 percent or more of your vehicles will be involved in an accident annually. In terms of your fleet safety program, any vehicle-related accident should be viewed as a defect.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•August 1, 2006

High Fuel Prices Soften Demand for Most SUVs

As fuel prices stay persistently high, retail buyers are shying away from new and used sport/utility vehicles, triggering a softening of resale values in the whole-sale market. Retail demand for new SUVs declined dramatically during the summer by as much as 20-30 percent.

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