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Rising operating costs, driver safety concerns, and unplanned downtime are putting unprecedented pressure on modern fleets. Discover how fleet managers use embedded OEM connectivity and real-time vehicle data to cut TCO, prevent downtime, and protect drivers without aftermarket telematics hardware.
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There has been an ongoing trend toward flat maintenance costs for the past three years. A number of fleets replaced vehicles early to take advantage of the strong resale market in the 2010 calendar-year, which helped keep a lid on preventive maintenance costs for CY-2011, as the average age of fleet vehicles in operation decreased with an increased number of older units taken out of service.
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SPARKS, MD – PHH Arval recently surveyed fleet managers at more than 100 companies across 25 industries to determine their top concerns during the next 12 to 18 months.
Read More →CLEVELAND, OHIO - Fleet Response has unveiled FleetSuite, a new online data management tool. The site offers a central portal for clients to access real-time data for all Fleet Response services including claim, safety, maintenance and rental information.
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After years of FMC requests, Sears Automotive partnered with LeasePlan to be the first to develop and implement an electronic maintenance solution. The new system leverages LeasePlan’s existing eRepair solution.
Read More →ORLANDO, FL - AAA created a downloadable PDF that lists vehicles, up through model-year 2011, that either don’t have a spare tire and include run-flat tires or a sealant, or offer eliminating the spare tire as an option.
Read More →WALNUT CREEK, CA - KelleyAmerit Fleet Services, Inc. and Kelley Fleet Services, LLC announced that the two have merged. The companies will now both operate under the KelleyAmerit Fleet Services (KAFS) name.
Read More →UNIONTOWN, OH - Modern Tire Dealer magazine stated this price reflects a 2% increase over 2010 prices but a 21% increase when compared with prices five years ago.
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SACRAMENTO – The California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery (CalRecycle) has developed a website, www.CheckYourNumber.org, which allows users to look up OEMs' recommended oil-change intervals for vehicles.
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Since the 1970s, fleet managers have seen vehicle operation data increase from a trickle to a torrent. How should they separate useful data from the interesting, but useless?
Read More →YONKERS, NY -- Forty percent of consumers involved in repair decisions are postponing car maintenance or repair on their primary vehicle, according to a new survey from the Consumers Reports National Research Center.
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