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Two issues on the minds of many fleet managers are the unbelievably long order-to-delivery (OTD) times for medium- and heavy-duty trucks and the sharp increase in the cost of steel, which has increased upfitting costs across the board.
Read More →One of the key factors contributing to longer order-to-delivery (OTD) times in the 2004-MY has been the nationwide rail car shortage. The shortage affected not only the auto industry, but also all other industries that rely on rail transportation, such as the agricultural, mining, chemi-cal, and timber industries. One reason for the shortage was that the railroads were caught off-guard by the unexpected demand for their services as the national economy began to improve. In fact, freight volume t
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Implementing proactive fleet policies can often produce significant cost savings in the long run. Examine every aspect of fleet operations to uncover expense-cutting opportunities.
Read More →Controlling fleet costs is job one for fleet managers, and getting the most for your vehicle dollar should be at the top of the list of targets. Maximize the use of each vehicle, as well as the fleet as a whole.
Read More →Giving drivers more responsibility and control over monitored, non-critical fleet management tasks allows managers to ‘work smarter, not harder.’
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Keeping driver and third parties safe and reducing the risk of physical damage is grounded in some very basic concepts.
Read More →Researchers are focusing efforts on the behavioral and physical elements of driver distraction, particularly in relation to cell phone use.
Read More →An updated Vehicle Maintenance Records System sets standard codes, establishing a common language for maintenance and repairs. Fleet managers can now easily determine, define, and compare costs.
Read More →Cook’s Pest Control operated a fleet of long-bed single-cab Chevrolet S-10 pickups. When that configuration was discontinued, the company worked with GM to develop a substitute.
Read More →The debate over whether to single source in fleet management extends to vehicle selection. The pros and cons of using a single manufacturer versus two or more should be analyzed as well.
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