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Operations•by Staff•December 1, 2003

Fleet Expo 2003 Explores Fleet Management Techniques and Trends

More than 360 fleet managers and exhitors attended Fleet Expo 2003, which featured 16 fleet management seminars and the World's Largest Fleet Ride & Drive.

Operations•by Staff•December 1, 2003

Worldwide Survey Reveals Fleet Driver Attitudes

A recent LeasePlan worldwide survey reported that American drivers spend 2.1 hours per day in their cars traveling to and from work.

Operations•by Leslie Lower•December 1, 2003

Energize Your Remarketing at CAR 2004

Don't miss out on the remarketing event of the year! The conference, held in Las Vegas, will feature industry-leading keynote speakers and provide plenty of networking opportunities.

Operations•by Cheryl Knight•December 1, 2003

IARA's 2004 Roundtable Set for January

The International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA) facilitates performance benchmarking, idea sharing, continuing education, process standardization, and legislative and regulatory updates.

Operations•by Mike Antich•December 1, 2003

NY Health Law Expands Smoke-free Workplace to Company Vehicles

Health concerns about exposure to secondhand smoke have caused many states to enact clean indoor air laws that restrict or prohibit smoking in the workplace. Currently, 24 states have such restrictions. In addition, many cities and counties have enacted similar ordinaces that restrict or prohibit smoking in the workplace. The question is what constitutes a "workplace."

Operations•by Chad Simon•November 1, 2003

How to Keep Your Vans and Drivers Safe

Case studies of large company fleets reveal safety programs may require digging into your company's budget, but it's well worth it in the long haul. All safety takes is driver skill and common sense.

Operations•by Mike Antich•November 1, 2003

The Future Direction of Automotive Design

What design trends will influence the next generation of fleet vehicles? Bob Lutz, vice chairman of product development for General Motors, recently shared his thoughts with AF on RWD, crossovers, and future GM models.

Operations•by Mike Antich•November 1, 2003

Under-Reserving Depreciation Expense is Compounding Fleet Resale Losses

Although resale prices for used fleet vehicles in the wholesale market have stabilized in recent months, the majority of vehicles whose depreciation has been amortized at two percent per month continue to lose money at resale.

Safety•by Mike Antich•October 1, 2003

You May Be Violating State Law By Deducting Driver Wages to Pay for Vehicle Damage

Some nationally dispersed fleets include a provision in their fleet policy stating that a driver is liable for wage deductions for damage to his or her company-provided vehicle if it was caused by negligence. However, many fleet managers are unaware that this practice, under certain circumstances, is illegal in some states.

Operations•by Staff•October 1, 2003

Ed Bobit: Are Friendships and Ethics Ever in Conflict???

For some months now, many within our fleet community are awaiting the executive decisions that may cause major changes at companies such as Hewlett-Packard. McDonalds, and other commercial firms where detailed RFQs are making their mark.

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