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In Memoriam: Coach's Insights

Ed Bobit
Ed Bobit

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With more than 50 years in the fleet industry, Ed Bobit, Automotive Fleet editor and publisher, reflects on issues affecting today’s fleets. Drawing insight from his own experiences in the field, Ed offers a perspective similar to that of a sports coach guiding his players.

In Memoriam: Coach's Insightsby Ed BobitJanuary 9, 2014

Fuel or Resale: Where Can You Find the Biggest Savings Now?

With mpg improving with each new model and prices at the pump receding, some are forgetting the more expensive depreciation cost.

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In Memoriam: Coach's Insightsby Ed BobitDecember 16, 2013

Set Your Priorities for Another Challenging Year

Make sure that you not only learn about resale values, but you should be getting a free (customary for dealers and fleets) lunch at your favorite auction. Maybe your FMC is taking it for you.

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The 12 NEW Complaints of Christmas

Thinking of the 12 Days of Christmas song, I thought I would substitute 12 hopefully smile-generating complaints that I’ve heard customers say. You’re lucky I decided not share this as a video since I’m banned from most karaoke clubs… Perhaps you and your staff have heard some of these comments/responses.

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In Memoriam: Coach's Insightsby Ed BobitNovember 8, 2013

7 Ways We Can Achieve Recognition of the Values of the Fleet Function

From my own experience, nothing gets an exec's attention more than a testimonial on a potential money-saving idea. And, why not make the benefit come back to the fleet manager?

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In Memoriam: Coach's Insightsby Ed BobitOctober 31, 2013

Leveraging the Strategic Relationship Between Corporate Execs and Fleet Managers

Ever since the NAFA Fleet Management Association announced its Beyond Fleet (many hats) initiative about two years ago, I (and our entire staff) have been 100-percent supportive of the program. We've been working closely with NAFA to make the campaign as effective as possible.

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Going Deep Into the Alt-Fuel Universe

The world has changed since we presented our first Green Fleet Conference six years ago. Today, fleet managers are looking for facts. That’s where we come in.

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