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Amy Hercher

Former Senior Editor

Amy is a former senior editor with Bobit Business Media's AutoGroup.

Articlesby Amy HercherAugust 20, 2015

Audit Helps Small Fleet Reduce Costs

Budget cuts forced the Wilmington Housing Authority to reduce its fleet. After implementing a plan, the agency decreased operating expenses by more than $25,000 per year.

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Articlesby Amy HercherAugust 12, 2015

Service Fleet's Van Expands Capabilities

When looking to replace its cargo vans, this office supply company needed a new model with expanded cargo space and improved ergonomics to handle heavy use and high daily miles.

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Articlesby Amy HercherJuly 23, 2015

How Lenders Can Help Rental Fleets

Four car rental operators share their stories of finding lenders, how they strengthened these relationships, and how lines of credit have helped their businesses expand.

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Articlesby Amy HercherJuly 16, 2015

Truck Fleet Prefers Bi-Fuel Propane System

After running both bi-fuel and dedicated-propane systems, this pool renovation company hopes to switch all of its fleet trucks to bi-fuel. The gasoline option comes in handy during long work trips.

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Articlesby Amy HercherJuly 9, 2015

Old School Plumber Goes High Tech

A telematics system, digital inventory control and pipe cameras have helped this small plumbing fleet create a more efficient working process — while improving and speeding up its customer service.

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Articlesby Amy HercherJune 18, 2015

Sausage Supplier Saves 50% on Fuel Switching to Propane

Propane autogas was an easy transition for this meat delivery fleet, which already had an onsite propane tank for building power and was able to secure a grant to cover 70% of the conversion cost.

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Articlesby Amy HercherJune 3, 2015

Dealership Program Helps Service Fleet Run Smoother

Using GM’s Business Elite program, this pool service not only gets a fleet consultant, but also pickup and drop-offs for new vehicle deliveries and regular maintenance.

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Articlesby Amy HercherApril 30, 2015

Hybrid Conversion Cuts Fleet Vehicle’s Fuel Usage by 30%

This Ohio-based heating and cooling company represents a good test case for an aftermarket electric drive system due to its daily stop-and-go service routes.

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Articlesby Amy HercherApril 9, 2015

Customized Van Helps Groomer Run Mobile Salon

With the help of a mobile pet grooming van manufacturer, this pet grooming operator can run a mobile salon from her van.

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Articlesby Amy HercherApril 6, 2015

Developing Budget-Friendly Driver Safety Programs

From driver training and safety meetings to one-on-one coaching and incentive programs, several small fleets share how they have developed a safety culture with their drivers - using low- to no-cost resources.

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