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Coverage of preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repair, shop operations, parts, technicians, and service strategies that help fleets improve vehicle availability, reduce downtime, control costs, and keep assets productive.

Articles•by Mike Antich•May 1, 2008

Trends in Commercial Fleet Management 2008-2010

The high cost of fuel is the No. 1 challenge facing fleets. Annual fuel cost increased, on average, $600 per vehicle from 2005-2007. In addition, other fuel-related commodities, such as replacement tires, have increased in cost.

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News•April 24, 2008

Checking Tire Pressure Can Save Lives and Increase Fuel Efficiency

PHILADELPHIA – Recognizing that underinflated tires are a leading cause of dangerous tire blowouts, the Pep Boys have once again partnered with the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) to promote consumer tire safety education during this week's National Tire Safety Week Apr. 20-26.

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News•April 22, 2008

Ford Extends Service Part Warranty Coverage on Gas Engines and Transmissions

DEARBORN, MI – Ford Motor Company has improved its Service Part Limited Warranty coverage on both new and remanufactured gas engine and transmission assemblies, increasing the terms from three years/75,000 miles to three years/100,000 miles, effective Apr. 1.

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News•April 18, 2008

West Coast Bakery Expands Maintenance Management Software Use

BURLINGTON, NJ – Franz Family Bakeries of Portland, Ore., has expanded its use of Arsenault's Dossier maintenance management software from one to all four of its commercial baking plants, according to Arsenault Associates.

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News•April 11, 2008

Collective Data Posts Record Sales for First Quarter

NORTH LIBERTY, IA – Collective Data, Inc., a provider of fleet information and maintenance management software systems, had record first quarter sales for the period ending Mar. 31, 2008.

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News•April 9, 2008

Campbell County New Fleet Policy in Question

GILLETTE, WY – Following in the footsteps of the City of Gillette and the Campbell County Fire Department, the Campbell County Commission has started a fleet management policy to replace old vehicles.

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Articles•April 1, 2008

Midas Evolves as Fleet Services Provider

In 1956, Midas opened as a muffler repair shop. Today, the company offers a comprehensive commercial fleet services program using state-of-the-art Web-based technologies.

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News•March 12, 2008

Lubrizol’s GF-5 Web Site Features Up-to-Date Info

CLEVELAND – The Lubrizol Corporation has unveiled its GF-5 Web site, www.GF-5.com. The site provides automotive OEMs, oil marketers, the additive industry, government regulators, oil-related retailers, independent lubricant manufacturers, and consumers with a go-to resource for complete information.

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News•March 5, 2008

Agile FleetCommander to Manage Fleet

CAMPBELL, CA – California Water Service Company is one of the latest fleets to start using Agile FleetCommander fleet and motor pool management software.

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News•March 4, 2008

Goodyear Signs Contract

AKRON, OHIO – The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has signed a three-year contract to supply tires and business solutions to Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

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