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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichJanuary 9, 2014

Analysis of CY-2014 Commercial Fleet Trends

Without a doubt, the No. 1 challenge facing today's fleets is cost containment, according to a survey of commercial fleet managers conducted by AF.

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NewsJanuary 8, 2014

Comdata Acquires Fuel Management Vendor

Fleet fuel-card supplier Comdata Inc. has acquired eFueling Technologies, a fuel management company owned by Woodfin Oil Company and based in Austin, Texas.

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ArticlesDecember 6, 2013

Case Study: Water District Reduces Operating Costs with Telematics

Forced to establish mandatory water usage restrictions, Eastern Municipal Water District needed to reduce operating and labor costs to make up for shrinking revenues from lower customer consumption.

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ArticlesCover StoryNovember 6, 2013

Fleet Operating Costs Remain Flat In 2013

Operating costs for fuel, replacement tires, maintenance/repairs, and preventive maintenance (PM) oil drains were flat in the 12 months ending August 2013 compared to the prior 12 months.

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ArticlesJuly 9, 2013

EVs Meet the Real World

Five Nissan LEAF users share their driving experiences. Is reality matching expectations?

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StatisticsJune 1, 2013

2012 Operating Costs Statistics

Statistics covering operating costs.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichMarch 18, 2013

10 Strategies to Curb Medium-Duty Truck Operating Costs

There is ongoing upward pressure on operating costs for medium-duty truck fleets. Factors impacting operating costs are volatile diesel prices, replacement tire costs, and longer service lives, which are increasing maintenance expenses due to component failures, escalating parts prices, and higher labor rates. Here are 10 strategies fleets are employing to mitigate these cost increases.

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NewsMarch 4, 2013

AfMA Releases Results of its Australian Fleet Intentions, Influence, and Satisfaction Survey

The Australasian Fleet Management Association (AfMA) has released the results of its Fleet Intentions, Influence, and Satisfaction Survey for 2012.

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ArticlesCover StoryOctober 31, 2012

Fleet Operating Costs Edge Up in 2012

With only a few exceptions, overall fleet operating costs edged up in 2012. Light-duty trucks and SUVs saw an overall decline in expenses.

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ArticlesSeptember 6, 2012

The Pros & Cons of Centralized or Decentralized Fleet Operations

Some companies determine that the best way to manage their fleets is by decentralizing fleet management; others believe centralized fleet management is the most efficient and cost-effective.

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