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Articlesby Mike AntichJanuary 6, 2016

Union Leasing Focused on Steady, Sustainable Growth

Serving the small- to mid-size fleet market, 55 percent of Union Leasing’s portfolio is comprised of light- and medium-duty trucks. Recently, it acquired Express 4x4 Truck.

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Newsby StaffNovember 13, 2015

New Accounting Rules Require All Leases on Balance Sheets

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has voted to move forward with a new standard that would require companies and organizations to include lease obligations on their balance sheets, a move that's being greeted with cautious optimism by fleet management companies.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 23, 2015

How Rental Companies Use Leasing

From taking advantage of a lessor's buying power to conserving capital, leasing is a good way to put wheels on the road — after doing your homework on the right type and terms for you.

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ArticlesDecember 9, 2014

Writing an RFP to Meet Your Fleet's Needs

A well thought-out, well-structured request for proposal (RFP) will get the products and services you want.

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ArticlesSeptember 25, 2014

6 Innovative Cost-Reduction Strategies

By now, most fleet managers know where to look to cut costs, such as reducing supplier rates, tracking fuel costs, and managing depreciation. A few other areas can provide additional, innovative cost-saving strategies.

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ArticlesJuly 25, 2014

Finding Lost Dollars in Your Fleet Budget

Fleet managers know that it's smart to focus cost-reduction efforts where the money is - depreciation and fuel. But, within these categories, there are savings that even experienced fleet managers often miss.

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ArticlesMay 8, 2014

Mexico's Fleet Conditions in 2014

The Mexican fleet market is expected to see an ongoing conversion from purchasing to leasing. The subcompact is the most popular vehicle in Mexico, followed by compact and multiple-use vehicles. In the Mexican marketplace, two distinct business models are available.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherApril 21, 2014

Twenty-One Year Fleet Outsourcing Analysis

Information analyzed includes how fleets are funding their vehicles, what administrative services are outsourced, safety- and accident-related services that are being outsourced, and what responsibilities today's fleet managers have in addition to fleet management.

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Articlesby Mike AntichJanuary 4, 2013

History of Fleet Leasing

Open-end (or finance) leasing was developed in 1951. Fleets wanted to lease units with off-balance sheet reporting. In 1981, the landmark Swift Dodge vs. IRS court decision legitimized the use of open-end TRAC leases.

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NewsAugust 14, 2012

Fleet Financials: Strategies to Fund Fleets in Today’s and Tomorrow’s Economy

TORRANCE, CA – Fleet Financials magazine has an article covering ways to fund a fleet, from making the right leasing choices, how to take advantage of today’s low interest rates, and tips on choosing the best funding choices for a fleet.

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