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Driving Notes

Knowing about a vehicle is one thing; driving it is quite another. Getting behind the wheel gives yo...

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FleetTakes

FleetTakes is exactly that — a take on what fleets need to know when it comes to the latest in autom...

Chris Brown

Associate Publisher

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Insight Lane

Insight Lane delivers Colin Sutherland’s perspective from the intersection of leadership and innovat...

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Market Trends

Automotive Fleet's former editor, Mike Antich, shared his opinions and ideas on the overall commerci...

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Remarketing Streams

Remarketing Streams reports on the flow of used vehicles moving through the consignor-auction-dealer...

Martin Romjue

Managing Editor

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Market Trends•by Mike Antich•August 14, 2007

Avoid Identity Theft Risk During New-Vehicle Pickup

When your driver picks up a new vehicle, how does the delivering dealer know your employee is who they say they are? Typically, the employee receives paperwork from the leasing company (acknowledgement of order), which they bring to the dealership. While at the dealership, the driver is often required to show a driver’s license with photo to verify his or her identity. In some cases, the dealership makes a copy of the driver’s license. This has been done routinely in our industry for many years.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•August 7, 2007

Not Covered by DOT? Think Again

Most companies operating vehicles under 10,001 lbs. gross vehicle weight (GVW) believe they are not covered by DOT (U.S. Department of Transportation) regulations. However, this may not be the case if vehicles are towing a trailer or equipment.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•July 31, 2007

Fleet Car Maintenance Costs Remain Flat for 2006-CY

Maintenance expenses for fleet cars were flat during the 2006 calendar year compared to 2005. The main factors contributing to the stability of fleet maintenance costs in 2006 were longer oil drain intervals, extended tire tread wear, and increased life from ceramic brake pads.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•July 23, 2007

Abbott Commits to a ‘Carbon Neutral’ Fleet

Abbott is set to become the first Fortune 500 company to go “carbon neutral” with its entire U.S. fleet of company vehicles. This is a seminal event in the history of fleet management. It is emblematic of a much larger sea change occurring today in fleet management – the proliferation of corporate green initiatives and their influence on vehicle selector decisions.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•July 17, 2007

It’s Dangerous Not to Know

Industrywide, one out of three fleets does not order post-employment motor vehicle record (MVR) checks on employee drivers. When asked why, many fleet managers will tell you privately the reason for not doing so is that they would rather not know. The logic is by not knowing they distance themselves from potential negligent entrustment and negligent retention lawsuits.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•July 9, 2007

Forecast of Commercial Fleet Buying Intentions for 2008-MY

Increasing fuel efficiency and corporate “green” initiatives will be a much greater factor in selector decisions than prior years, according to surveyed fleet managers. However, for most, CPA monies are the deciding factor.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•June 27, 2007

The Catch-22 Paradox of Green Fleet Initiatives

Each month we are in contact with hundreds of fleet managers who manage fleets ranging from fewer than a hundred vehicles to mega-fleets of tens of thousands of units. This link provides us a strong pulse of what’s happening in the marketplace.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•June 18, 2007

The Catch-22 Paradox of Green Fleet Initiatives

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•June 12, 2007

The Cancer of Higher Fuel Prices

Like a cancer, the malignant effects of the high cost of fuel have spread throughout the fleet industry. Many companies have seen fleet fuel expenses double in recent years. Especially hard hit are truck fleets as the cost of diesel has risen at a faster rate than unleaded gas.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•June 4, 2007

Fleets Vulnerable to the Latest Crime Trend: Catalytic Converter Theft

Thieves are targeting fleet vehicles parked overnight in secluded parking lots. Their target? Catalytic converters. The theft of catalytic converters is a growing crime trend happening throughout the country.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•May 29, 2007

European Union Data Privacy Laws Complicate Global Fleet Management

Web-based fleet management offered a vision of centralized global fleet management for multi-national companies. However, current (and possibly future) data privacy laws enacted by the European Union threaten to restrict the extent to which U.S. fleet managers can manage subsidiary fleets in Europe.

Market Trends•by Mike Antich•May 22, 2007

European Union Data Privacy Laws Complicate Global Fleet Management

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