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Remarketing•by Ed Bobit•June 1, 1998

'Play it Again, Sam' or Can You Hum a Few Bars of Depreciation Blues?

Fleet managers have been pursuing cost savings forever. You're right. What is surprising to me is that in this era of virtual deflation for running costs (cheap gas) and the competition between outsourcing service companies as well as the street and sole-source incentives from the makers, where is one to look.

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Operations•by Staff•June 1, 1998

What's the Secret to Running a Small Truck Fleet?

If you want cost-efficiency, then act like the big fleets, learn from, their practices, and outsource labor-intensive functions to a fleet services company. This is the advice of one small fleet.

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Green Fleet•by Staff•June 1, 1998

Productivity & Cost Containment Are Key Issues Facing Fleet Managers

Alternative fuel mandates and safety are also among the top issues cited by fleet managers attending the National Association of Fleet Administrators Fleet Management Institute, which took place May 3-6 in Seattle.

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Operations•Cover Story•by Staff•June 1, 1998

McDonald's Sue Miller Named 1998 Fleet Manager of the Year

Those who know her say Miller has a full life -- though balanced -- and has reached a high level of excellence in the fleet industry by communicating well, building partnerships, and always sharing credit for achievements.

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Operations•by Staff•June 1, 1998

In Memoriam: Richard Herbst Jr.

Industry leader passes away

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Operations•by Staff•June 1, 1998

In Memoriam: Walter Langseder

Industry leader passes away

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Operations•Cover Story•by AF staff•May 1, 1997

Tarring Talks About Global Fleet Management and Single Sourcing

This year's recipient of AF's Professional Fleet Manager of the Year honor has 30 years' experience. He also has a great sense of humor, a wealth of knowledge, adn a knack for skillful negotiation.

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Operations•by Ed Bobit•November 1, 1996

A 35-Year Reflection

My greatest satisfaction is to talk the "car business" with the veterans who made things happen from creative gut reactions and enjoyed it. There may have been two-martini lunches, but you got the business and earned it.

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Operations•by Staff•June 1, 1996

Ed Bobit: Benefit From a Gift of Insight

The many complexities of technology (electronic communication, etc.), success demands that one-on-one, face-to-face calls be made for effective selling, installation, and service priorities. Automation in key areas is not an end-all substitute.

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Operations•by Staff•June 1, 1996

Emkay Celebrates 50 Years With Hi-Tech Investments

Emkay Inc., in Itasca, IL, is looking forward to another 50 years in the fleet management industry with the opening of its new 28,000-square-foot addition, new internal support groups, and an increased technological capability.

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