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Operations•by Mike Antich•November 1, 2004

20 Challenges Facing Public Sector Fleets in 2005

Without a doubt, the job of managing a public sector fleet is more complex today than it was 15 years ago, and the job promises to get tougher in the ensuing years. Here are 20 ongoing or new challenges that public sector fleet managers will face in 2005 and beyond.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•November 1, 2004

15 Challenges Facing Utility Industry Fleet Operations in 2005

The past 10 years have been very tough for energy and utility companies since the advent of deregulation and the growing com-petition in an open marketplace. The change brought on by de-regulation has prompted many utilities to restructure their operations.

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Operations•by Mike Antich and Chad Simon•November 1, 2004

Medium-Duty Truck Operating Costs Remained Flat in 2003

AF’s first-ever medium-duty truck operating cost survey reveals that expenses remained stable due to increased use of recapped tires and lengthened PM intervals. However, the increase in diesel prices in ’04 threatens this stability.

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Operations•by Chris Brown•November 1, 2004

Rapid Growth for Rapid Rooter

Rapid Rooter prospers in South Florida by using technology and human resources creatively to manage its fleet.

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Operations•by Cindy Brauer•November 1, 2004

Jeep Introduces Liberty Diesel to North American Markets

With a newly revised 2.8L common rail diesel engine and enhanced exterior and interior design, the Jeep Liberty Sport and Limited diesel models are available for the first time in the U.S.

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Operations•by Bob Cavalli•November 1, 2004

Emcor Retains Vehicles Beyond Usual Replacement

If your company policy is to keep fleet vehicles in service for a long time, is there a way, besides direct purchase, to fund them? There is. Emcor uses an open-end lease as a “bridge” to ultimate ownership.

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Operations•by Chad Simon•November 1, 2004

Aztek: LabCorp’s Structurally Sound Road Warrior

From an Ergonomic and functionality standpoint, the Pontiac Aztek has received accolades from LabCorp´s drivers. Seven hundred of the SUVs have been added to the company´s fleet of 4,200 vehicles over the last few years.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•November 1, 2004

10 Predictions for the 2005-Model Year and Beyond

As we start the 2005-model year this month, here are 10 predictions as to what to expect next year and beyond.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•November 1, 2004

It’s Time to Develop a Vehicle Condition Grading Standard

The increasing number of used vehicles sold via the Internet is making it necessary to develop a vehicle condition grading standard in the remarketing industry. Buyers and consignors alike need a way to identify the condition of vehicles sold online in some form of shorthand fashion. This is not a new concept.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•October 1, 2004

Interest Rates for Used-Vehicle Financing Almost Double

A new concern about the future resale values of used vehicles has been the sudden increase in retail interest rates to finance used vehicles.

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