Automotive Fleet
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
NewsJanuary 18, 2012

Average Retail Oil Change Price Reaches $20.55 in 2011

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.

Read More →
Articlesby Sean LydenJanuary 1, 2012

A Fleet Manager's Survival Guide for Doing More with Less

In today’s lean economy, fleet managers have fewer resources and greater demands on their time, staff, and vehicles. Surviving these tough times includes managing stress and looking for the “upside” to the down economy.

Read More →
NewsDecember 29, 2011

California Agency Creates Online Oil Change Interval Guide

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.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsNovember 30, 2011

GM's Long-Lasting Brake Technology Will Be on 80 Percent of its Models by MY-2016

DETROIT - GM said its FNC corrosion-protection process has helped reduce warranty claims on its vehicles equipped with treated rotors by 70 percent.

Read More →
ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichMarch 7, 2011

Overall Fleet Car Maintenance Costs Remain Flat in 2010-CY

A decrease in average tire expenses helped offset slight cost increases for higher frequency of repairs and preventive maintenance.

Read More →
NewsNovember 2, 2009

PHH Arval Enhances Proactive Preventive Maintenance Program

SPARKS, MD - PHH Arval announced major enhancements to its unique Preventive Maintenance (PM) program, which proactively sends automated email notifications to fleet drivers when it's time to get work done on their company-provided vehicles.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
ProductsApril 30, 2009

Maintainer Signature 4 Lube Body

SHELDON, IA – Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc.'s Signature 4 fuel / lube service unit serves as an in-field fueling and preventive maintenance lubrication unit, now upgraded with additional fuel and oil capacity.

Read More →
Articlesby Mike AntichApril 22, 2009

Medium-Duty Operating Costs Increase in 2008-CY

The biggest factor behind the spike in medium-duty operating costs was the increase in diesel prices, which jumped 32 percent from the then-historical high in 2007. Other factors included increased labor rates and higher taxes.

Read More →
ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichMarch 3, 2009

Fleet Car Maintenance Costs Increase 5% in 2008

Replacement tire costs rose 5 percent and labor rates increased 3-4 percent in 2008-CY. Although extended OEM warranties protect powertrains against catastrophic failures, expanded maintenance requirements may increase cost.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
NewsMarch 2, 2009

J. J. Keller Introduces Online Vehicle Maintenance Application

NEENAH, WI – Maintenance Manager Online provides a central place to schedule and record common maintenance, report on repair orders, schedule mechanics, and track inventory of vehicle parts.

Read More →