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Maintenance•by Bob Stanton•May 1, 1999

How to Deal With the Shortage of Auto Service Techs

Fleet managers can retain their existing technicians by giving them more responsibility, finding out what's importance to them, and assuring that their wages and benefits are comparable to the marketplace.

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Maintenance•by Daryl Lubinsky•May 1, 1999

How to Extend Vehicle Tire Wear for Your Fleet

Regular preventative maintenance, such as checking air pressure and tread depth, can keep your fleet's tires in service longer. Rotate tires no less than every 6,000 miles, and know what's causing them to prematurely wear.

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Operations•by Staff•May 1, 1999

Fleets Buying Sports/Utilities for Functionality, Not As Perks

Companies that have gone to SUVs use them when they are practical for the fleet application, for their sure-footedness in bad weather conditions, or their low depreciation. Some say SUVs give drivers a better sense of security.

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Maintenance•by Staff•May 1, 1999

Replacing Engines Instead of Buying New Vehicles

In many cases, replacing an old fleet vehicle engine with a rebuilt or remanufactured engine is more cost-effective than buying a new car or truck.

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Operations•by Staff•May 1, 1999

Using 4x4 Vans As an Alternative

When trucks and sport/utility vehicles don't offer enough payload space for bigger hauling jobs, the all-terrain ability of 4x4 vans are used by fleets such as Apria Healthcare and Universal Well Services.

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Operations•by Staff•May 1, 1999

Japanese Financial Services Giant Enters Fleet Management Field

Hitachi Credit America Corp. has formed a full-service lease and fleet management company that will offer total fleet management.

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Operations•by Staff•May 1, 1999

E-COMMERCE System Offers REAL-TIME DATA in Secure Environment

Lease Plan is set to release ePlan, which allows fleet managers and drivers real-time access to comprehensive fleet data over the Internet. Several features have been implemented to keep information out of the wrong hands.

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Operations•by Daryl Lubinsky•May 1, 1999

How Protection One Handled a 400-Percent Increase in Fleet

After adding 600 vehicles, the company expanded the fleet manager's responsibility, revised its safety policy, and outsourced vehicle maintenance, fuel management, and accident management.

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Operations•by Staff•May 1, 1999

Doing Much More Than Just Moving Cars

In addition to moving vehicles from different areas of the country to another, AmeriFleet offers in-service maintenance, license and title work, vehicle detailing, and online quotes and ordering.

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Operations•by Staff•May 1, 1999

How Johnson Controls Created A Global Fleet Program

Global Fleet Manager Claudia Tinelli spearheaded the implementation of Johnson Controls' global fleet management program to control costs and consolidate management strategies, saving millions in the first year alone.

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