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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 BobitJuly 27, 2011

Do You Know ‘Fleet?’ Here’s a Candid Perspective

There have always been divergent opinions on the actual role of “fleet” vs. “retail” among automakers and the industry. Here are some new observations of facts that may corrode some of the myths.

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In Memoriam: Coach's Insightsby Ed BobitJuly 6, 2011

Who Has a True Appreciation for Depreciation?

No one would suggest we ignore the current egregious fuel prices. However, to mimic my personal mantra for the last 50 years, resale values continue to identify the vehicle’s most costly item.

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In Memoriam: Coach's Insightsby Ed BobitJune 22, 2011

Do You Question Where Internal Fleet Management is Heading?

We have almost become accustomed to company outsourcing, reducing head count, technology reliance, adding responsibilities, and doing more with less. The question is, where is this leading?

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An Enigma No More

A lot of the fleet community knows Joe Gholston, the pivotal sage at Chrysler Fleet in Detroit. I think I’ve known him for maybe 20 years and have never found anyone who doesn’t like him and respect him as I do.

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In Memoriam: Coach's Insightsby Ed BobitSeptember 9, 2010

Honestly, Would You Truly Recognize Your Driver?

With so much developing technology, extended responsibilities for many fleet managers, and a general corporate “coolness” to employees’ welfare, we have empathy for the company driver.

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In Memoriam: Coach's Insightsby Ed BobitApril 30, 2010

NAFA’S ‘New Look’ Good, But Needs More to Win!

The expressions related by NAFA members to me and to our editorial and marketing staff have been encouraging with the introduction of new innovations these past few years. Members are reluctant to be quoted or to put their opinions on paper or to e-mail them to anyone, but we keep track.

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