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FuelCover Storyby StaffNovember 1, 2021

Fuel Prices Trending Upward: Longevity of Rise Uncertain

This special report over five articles provides an in-depth examination of 2021 operating cost trends for fuel spend, scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, replacement tire prices, PM spend, warranty recovery, and a forecast of CY2022 expenses.

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Maintenanceby StaffNovember 1, 2021

Preventive Maintenance Costs Increase 3-5% in 2021

A variety of factors converged to exert upward pressure on preventive maintenance costs, such as longer vehicle service lives due to limited product availability, the ongoing transition to synthetic oils, and higher labor rates to attract scarce technicians.

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Maintenanceby Cindy BrauerNovember 1, 2021

How to Reduce Drivers' Idling Behavior

Vehicle idling wastes billions of gallons of fuel annually and sullies the air with pollutants. An eLearning program aims to change fleet drivers’ vehicle idling habits with an emotionally engaging curriculum.

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Global Fleetby StaffNovember 1, 2021

Higher Commodity Prices Exert Upward Cost Pressure on Tires

Many tire OEMs have increased prices in CY-2021, ranging from 3-10% depending on type of tire and size. Higher commodity prices and increased ocean freight rates are being passed on to end users as OE profit margins compress.

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Operationsby Shelley MikaNovember 1, 2021

The Impacts of COVID on Fleet Services & How to Manage Them

In the Coronavirus new normal, fleet managers need to keep a finger on the pulse of these emerging trends: take-home privileges; vehicle shortages and accident repairs; insurance adjusters; and massive mileage fluctuations.

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Green Fleetby Lawrence KnappNovember 1, 2021

EVs: Residual Values and the Total Cost of Ownership

The EV market has totally evolved in the last decade and will continue to change as EVs become more affordable, longer lasting, and more efficient.

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Maintenanceby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2021

Unscheduled Maintenance Costs Increase 3% in CY-2021

Part and labor prices have increased 4-8%, while part and labor availability have decreased. Due to difficulties sourcing replacement vehicles, fleets are keeping units in service longer. This caused repair spend to increase in 2021.

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Operationsby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2021

Solve Your Driver Shortage Problem by Retaining Them

Handwringing over the national labor shortage won’t help — but improving your driver retention by 20% is within your grasp. Here are seven strategies to help.

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Global Fleetby StaffNovember 1, 2021

2021 Fleet Vehicles of the Year Voting Live

The poll is live for the 2021 Fleet Vehicles of the Year — vote for your favorite car, truck, and/or SUV, share the link, and help contribute to the next Fleet Vehicle of the Year.

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Telematicsby Stephane BabcockOctober 27, 2021

Telematics Marketplaces: An App Store for Fleets

Telematics marketplaces offer app-based tools and data integration with third-party solutions, all through a “single pane of glass.”

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