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Operations•Cover Story•by Daryl Lubinsky•May 1, 2001

Brownson Wins AF's Fleet Manager 2001 Award

The Automotive Fleet award, co-sponsored by Wheels Inc. and the Automotive Fleet and Leasing Association (AFLA), was presented April 1, 2001 in San Francisco.

Operations•by Mike Antich•May 1, 2001

Factory Incentives Gain Greater Sway in Model Selection

At some companies, management pressure to reduce fleet costs is causing incentives to gain greater importance in selector development. To find out how much influence incentives do exert, AF interviewed 32 fleet managers.

Operations•by Mike Antich•May 1, 2001

10 Ways to Increase Driver Compliance with Fleet Policy

The best time to control cost is before it occurs and the best way to do this is by establishing policies and procedures that inhibit unnecessary spending.

Operations•by Gerald Cumby, Fleet Manager, Lockheed Martin •April 1, 2001

Lockheed Martin's Fleet Issues for 2001 and Beyond

Like other large corporations that operate companies and subsidiaries in multiple parts of the world, Lockheed Martin must deal with key issues such as complying with alternative-fuel mandates.

Operations•Cover Story•by Staff•April 1, 2001

Focusing on Fleet Personalities

Keep reading to find out what top fleet industry players do in their off hours, their top personal achievements, and who they admire in the industry.

Maintenance•by Gene Allen•April 1, 2001

Utah Outsources Maintenance to Get More Accurate Data

Incomplete and inaccurate vehicle maintenance data prompted the state of Utah to outsource part of its fleet on a pilot program. A one-year evaluation was successful and the outsourced maintenance program, was adopted.

Operations•by Daryl Lubinsky•April 1, 2001

Georgia Power Saves Money With Fixed-Price Fuel Program

The company went on PS Energy's fixed-price program when fuel prices were much lower last year, and the move paid off. The company also uses PS Energy's Emergency Fueling Program.

Operations•by Ed Bobit•April 1, 2001

Ed Bobit: "We're All in this Alone"

It is easier to fight for one’s principles than to live up to them. Alfred Adler It doesn’t pay well to fight for what we believe in. Lillian Hellman I would rather be an opportunist and float than go to the bottom with my principles round my neck. Stanley Baldwin

Operations•by Gene Allen•April 1, 2001

10 Ways to Control Tire Expenses for Your Truck Fleet

There are many ways to control tire expenses. It all starts with purchasing the proper tire for the application and it continues with a complete tire maintenance and replacement program.

Operations•by Staff•April 1, 2001

58% of Fleet Managers Earn More Than $50,000

Female fleet managers who earned more than $50,000 continued to close the salary gap in 2000, but the percentage of females earning below $30,000 has increased, up from 12.5 percent in 1998 to 21.2 percent in 2000.

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