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Operations•by Staff•September 1, 1993

How a Fleet Supplier Became a Leader

Since its beginning in 1953, Adrian Steel Co. has evolved from a distributor of structural steel to a van upfitting specialist. And, 1993, Adrian's 40th anniversary year, is shaping up to be the company's best year ever.

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Operations•by Staff•September 1, 1993

How Can Fleets Improve Driver Productivity?

Four fleet managers discuss how they minimize downtime, train drivers to maximize efficient use of vehicles, and integrate telecommunications technology into operations for route scheduling and other functions.

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Operations•by Ed Bobit•August 1, 1993

Ed Bobit: Win, Place, and Show..and "Also Ran"

Communicating effectively for you is as basic as is proper conditioning for the athlete. Whether you are talking or writing to your drivers, your suppliers, or the CFO, you have both an opportunity and a responsibility to deliver an appropriate message with every brain cell available.

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Operations•by Staff•August 1, 1993

Sheriffs Use Trackers for Off-Road Law Enforcement

When the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department gets a call to patrol the beach or hit the mountain trails, the vehicle used is likely to be one of four Geo Tracker spot/utilities recently added to its fleet.

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Operations•by Ed Bobit•July 1, 1993

Ed Bobit: Is It a Complex Problem...or Is It Plain Apathy?

Anyone even hinting that a fleet manager cannot be as efficient as an outsource resource should know that it evokes a large measure of challenge.

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Operations•by Staff•July 1, 1993

Staying on Top of Vehicle Cycling Helps Fleet Lower Costs

Implementing a preventive maintenance program that drivers adhere to is another method Debby Boethling, director of purchasing and facilities for Wherehouse Entertainment Corp., employs to control operating costs.

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Operations•by Staff•July 1, 1993

White Most Popular Color; Green Jumps to No. 5 Spot

Purchasing green-colored vehicles is no longer a remarketing taboo. Dark and medium greens, on average, jumped in popularity to the top five consumer color selections in 1992 for all vehicle categories.

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Operations•by Staff•July 1, 1993

Controlling National Account Costs at the Driver Level

Drivers need to be educated in cost control and limited in the amount of money they can spend at their own discretion. Here's how to select a national account vendor and how to audit the level of service by surveying your drivers.

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Operations•by Staff•July 1, 1993

Fleet Tip: Reviewing Driver Histories Minimizes Liabilities Risk

Tips for ensuring good driver behavior.

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Operations•by Ed Bobit•June 1, 1993

Ed Bobit: Riding on Top of the World

At the awards luncheon at the Automotive Fleet and Leasing Association's 25th anniversary meeting, the members and board presented me with a special plaque commemorating some contribution to a group that means a great deal to me. They even redubbed the award to include my name. It touched me greatly, and I'll always value it.

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