TORRANCE, CA – Feature articles from the May 2011 issue of Automotive Fleet magazine are now online for you to view. Here is the list of the articles we’ve posted for viewing.

Belding Named 2011 Fleet Manager of the Year, by Cheryl Knight

Automotive Fleet congratulates the winner of its 2011 Professional Fleet Manager of the Year Award, Theresa Belding of Forest Pharmaceuticals. She was recognized for optimizing vehicle replacement cycles, reducing vehicle offerings, managing daily rental spend, and decreasing fuel consumption.

Pros and Cons of Using a Fuel Card vs. a Corporate Card for Fleet Fuel Expenses, by Staff

The days of paper expense reports for employee reimbursement are gone; companies are looking to automate. Fleet managers have a number of choices in providing their drivers with a fuel payment solution.

Panasonic Switch to Audi Sales Fleet Pays Off, by Grace Suizo

A little more than three years after adding Audi vehicles to its sales fleet, Panasonic is reaping the benefits of that decision.

How to Create a Written Safety Policy, by Staff

Talking about safety is one thing, but you can’t build a fleet safety culture without a solid foundation. That foundation is a formal, written fleet safety policy, and here’s how to do it.

6 Ways to Save Fuel Now, by Tariq Kamal

Try these six strategies to get more mpg from light- and medium-duty trucks right now.

A Distant Observation, by Barbara Bobit Jusseaume

You might find a view from an observer unveils some of the myths and “inside” water-cooler appraisals of some of the hot fleet topics.