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Operations•by Jose Tingson•August 1, 2001

85% of 2001-Model Vehicles Improve OTD Times

Improved order-to-delivery (OTD) times for 2001-MY cars and trucks is attributed to factors such as the efficiency of the scheduling and transportation systems, fewer constraints on equipment, and a softening of the retail new-vehicle market.

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Safety•by Mike Antich•August 1, 2001

Are Red-Light Cameras Safety Devices or Cash Machines?

On May 30, 2001, the San Diego Police Department stopped mailing traffic tickets to motorists for running red lights based on photos taken by cameras at 19 intersections in the city.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•July 1, 2001

Ultramar Diamond Shamrock Cuts Fleet Costs by $500,000

The refining and marketing company accumulated these annual savings by implementing a series of changes to its fleet, such as reamortizing truck leases, shifting to sedans from minivans, and modifying its vehicle selector.

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Operations•by Gene Allen•July 1, 2001

Managed Fuel, What Are the Advantages For You?

In segment one of our series, AF presented figures showing that the larger fleets have seen the light and put their fleet vehicle fuel purchase and mile-age monitoring under the fuel management umbrella.

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Operations•by NA•July 1, 2001

Fleet Expo 2001 Will Feature New Telematics Workshop

Fleet Expo 2001 will include a new workshop featuring a panel on industry experts from major telematics companies. Fleet Expo 2001 will be held in Rosemont, IL from Sept. 23 to 25.

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Operations•by Gene Allen•July 1, 2001

Fleet Managers Use Similar Replacement Programs

Most fleet managers are facing the same problem these days: 'not enough money,' 'not enough time,' and finding the right vehicle for the job. AF's research shows vehicle replacement concerns vary little industry wide.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•July 1, 2001

Move by New York DMV to Track Insurance Electronically Creates Headaches for Fleets - More States to Follow Suit

In the past decade there has been an alarming increase in losses attributed to uninsured commercial drivers in the state of New York. Ultimately, New York decided to get tough by no longer solely accepting insurance cards as validation of liability insurance coverage.

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Global Fleet•by Andrea Stover•July 1, 2001

Keeping a Watchful Eye on Your Fleet Cars — 24 Hours, Seven Days a Week

Vehicle location systems can transform potential disasters into manageable situations within minutes.

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Global Fleet•by Cathy Stephens•July 1, 2001

Ford's Remarketing Arm Focuses on Raising Return on Risk Vehicles

When an at-risk vehicle no longer warrants a place in your fleet, it's time to weigh your remarketing options.

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Operations•by NA•June 1, 2001

GM Launches New Medium-Duty Truck Series

The long-running GMC and Chevrolet C-Class medium-duty truck series are being replaced by the GMT560, a new generation of trucks for the 2003-model year.

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