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Market Trendsby Mike AntichJuly 25, 2008

Fleet Management Circa 2018

The greatest catalyst for change in fleet management in the next 10 years will be "technology." It is getting increasingly expensive to operate a fleet. There are diminishing opportunities to reduce cost and enhance fleet efficiency using traditional fleet management techniques. A growing number of companies are investigating (or are more receptive) to technology-based fleet solutions. Looking ahead, here are my predictions as to how technology will change fleet management in the next 10 years.

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NewsJuly 8, 2008

Fleet Management Changes at Cox Enterprises

ATLANTA – Patsy Brownson will move into the role of manager, fleet relations. In this newly formed position, Brownson will retain many of her fleet director duties.

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Articlesby Grace LauronJuly 1, 2008

New Green Fleet Conference Debuts in Chicago Sept. 15-16

Sponsored by three Bobit Business Media publications, the Green Fleet Conference 2008 will provide for the first time a forum for fleet professionals to learn and discuss real green technologies.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichJune 10, 2008

The Dangers of Policy Exceptions

It is these procedures and regulations that determine the types of fleet each of us operates and its characteristics. Think about it. By creating policy such as to who is eligible for a company vehicle, you are, in effect, determining the size of your fleet. In my discussions with fleet management companies over the years, they tell me that the best managed fleets tend to be those that adhere to a written fleet policy.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2008

Time to Break the Fleet Management Mold?

Wheels Inc. President and CEO Jim Frank discusses the sea change occurring in fleet management, a profound shift caused by challenges facing the financial market and Detroit’s Big Three, green initiatives, and fuel costs.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichMay 30, 2008

10 Milestones That Changed Fleet Management

In the late 1930s and early 1940s, businesses started to migrate from salesmen reimbursement to company-owned fleets. Since then, 10 milestones have dramatically changed the nature of fleet.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichMay 2, 2008

Avoid the Complacency of Running a Well-Managed Fleet

Complacency. It is defined as self-satisfaction, especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies. Is this you? Complacency is a real danger to fleet operations, especially well-run fleets.

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Articlesby Paul DexlerMay 1, 2008

Slip Seating: Can it Benefit Your Fleet?

Slip seating means rotating drivers through trucks as vehicles are available, rather than assigning a specific driver to a specific unit. In some cases, it can be a public relations as well as financial advantage.

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NewsApril 11, 2008

SCI's WebFleetLog Combines Fuel and Fleet Management on Single Web-Based Application

CLEARWATER, FL – SCI Distribution has launched WebFleetLog, a Web-based fuel and fleet management application that allows fleet managers to monitor fuel usage, track vehicle locations, and view dozens of categories of vehicle and driver performance data in real-time from any Web-connected computer or PDA device.

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NewsApril 1, 2008

ALD International Announces New Appointments

FRANCE – Gianluca Soma has been appointed chief executive officer of ALD International. He succeeds Jean Claude Renaud, who has retired after 15 years at ALD Automotive.

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