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NewsFebruary 6, 2008

Survey Reveals How Truckers Address Rising Fuel Costs

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, OHIO – A recent survey by commercial auto insurer Progressive found out how truckers are addressing rising fuel costs.

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Articlesby Ed BobitMay 1, 2003

Ed Bobit: We Know About You ... and, It's OK!!

Last August we concluded an extensive research program that included responses of 1,326 fleet manager readers and asked, "What source(s) do you rely on for information and insight about how to do you job better?"

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2001

Order-to-Delivery Time Continues as a Top Fleet Concern

The National Association of Fleet Administrators (NAFA) Foundation’s first-ever Fleet Customer Satisfaction study shows that most fleets intend to re-purchase from their current manufacturer.

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ArticlesOctober 1, 1999

Personal Use of Company Vehicles Declines 9%

The percentage of companies that allow personal use of vehicles by employees has declined in the past two years, due to cost control measures and risk avoidance. However, the majority of companies still allow personal use.

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ArticlesApril 1, 1999

Seven-Year Analysis of Fleet Outsourcing Trends

The larger the fleet, the greater the likelihood that it has outsourced a sizeable amount of its in-house responsibilities, with some exceptions such as driver safety programs. On the other hand, the trend for smaller fleets is to do more in-house.

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 1993

Fleets Cautious in Acquiring Alternative-Fuel Vehicles

Corporate fleets are acquiring 1993-model year vehicles equipped with safety equipment and cellular phones, according to a NAFA survey. Eight percent of survey respondents will lease vehicles previously purchased.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 1990

Fleet Managers’ Salaries Are Rising

Increased compensation for commercial fleet mangers is based in part on whether a company owns or leases its fleet, and signals a growing awareness of the position’s importance in the eyes of management.

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Articlesby Ed BobitAugust 1, 1990

Ed Bobit: More Questions Than Answers

Why would only just over one-third specify the brands of replacement tires. What this translates into is nearly two-thirds don't care if the driver is mixing Toyo tires with Good years, or something else. Now, just ask any wholesaler what a costly error this is.

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ArticlesApril 1, 1986

NAFA's 1986 Personal Use Survey

NAFA's latest survey of personal use policies shows that most fleets are collecting personal use mileage charges through salary deductions. More surprisingly, they're charging drivers via a rate that's determined by mileage driven.

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ArticlesMay 1, 1982

Annual Survey Reveals Driving Cost Rankings By Cities

Average costs to own and run typical new compact-sized ears in 20 key U.S. cities soared 51 percent in the past two years reaching 47.3 cents per mile in 1981.

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