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Operations•by Staff•January 1, 2003

In Memoriam: Bill Timberman

Industry leader dies

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Operations•Cover Story•by Amy Carter•January 1, 2003

5 Things Every Fleet Manager Should Know About Service Provider Agreements

Keep in mind the aspects of fleet management that you cannot do without. Be open-minded when negotiating with a fleet management company, but resolute about the things that must be included in your agreement.

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Operations•by Staff•January 1, 2003

2003-Model Year Half-Ton Pickup Truck Comparison

Based on 2002-model year mid-year registrations, overall fleet registrations dropped 14.5 percent and fleet registrations for all car segments declined. Overall commercial fleet registrations were up by only 3.7 percent. But full-size pickup truck sales were notably strong, with registrations up 25 percent.

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Operations•by Kevin Casey•January 1, 2003

Building a Strong Relationship with Your Fuel Card Provider

Negotiating an agreement with your fuel card and services provider doesn't have to be a combative experience. Open communication and clear objectives can help both sides develop a fair and productive business relationship.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•January 1, 2003

Multiple Parts Price Increases Lead to Higher Severity in 2002

The annual fleet accident study conducted by CEI revealed the greatest risk for an accident to occur was in a parking lot on a Friday in clear weather.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•January 1, 2003

An Effective RFP Is the Foundation to Creating a Successful Partnership with Your Fleet Supplier

The underlying message of this month’s cover story is that the key to negotiating an effective fleet services agreement starts with an effective request for proposal (RFP).

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Operations•by Mike Antich•December 1, 2002

Reimbursement Trends Among Commercial Fleets

Many companies are under enormous and ongoing pressures to reduce costs. A corporate fleet consumes a very large percentage of a company’s operating budget and it is a tempting target for cost-cutting programs.

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Operations•Cover Story•by Mike Antich•December 1, 2002

The Hidden Costs of Driver Reimbursement Programs

A perennial question facing corporate management is whether it makes better business sense to provide company vehicles for employees or to reimburse them for the use of their personal vehicles.

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Operations•by Becky Frusher•November 1, 2002

Questions to Ask Before Signing Up for a Fuel Management Program

We asked fleet managers to provide real-world advice – based on the their own experiences and feedback from their drivers – as to the important questions to ask when interviewing prospective fuel management providers.

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Operations•by Joan Hong, Kevin Casey, and Mike Antich•November 1, 2002

Fuel Costs Drop While Other Costs Remain Flat in 2002

Even with minor increases in maintenance and tire costs, the decrease in retail gas prices has led to decreased operating costs overall.

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