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Fleet managers have to deal with other department managers who may not be team players or who have egos the size of a Class 8 truck. As a result, there are the inevitable fleet-related interdepartmental conflicts, typically driven by the challenge of balancing HR/driver requirements versus finance/accounting department requirements, which are often at odds with one another. Some criticize this involvement of “non-fleet” managers, rather than seeking ways to partner with them.
Read More →This article from Fleet Financials magazine offers advice on how fleet management professionals should go about prioritizing where to focus their efforts.
Read More →Fleet management metrics are not a new phenomenon, but has gained increased emphasis in recent years. Senior management and sourcing groups are demanding the use of metrics to measure the performance of the fleet and its suppliers. In addition, tight budgets and high expectations by management make metrics a crucial element to maintaining a cost-efficient fleet.
Read More →Not all arbitration agreements are created equal. Fleet managers must understand the limits of these agreements to properly implement them.
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Personal-use charges are increasing in correlation with fuel prices. More fleets are reviewing current policies or instituting new ones.
Read More →It’s not in any study book; you won’t earn a certificate to verify your status from any NAFA test. You may not even realize how you are finally recognized and honored to join that special group known as professional fleet managers.
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Safety programs have become an integral part of fleet. But, as with everything, there are successful ways to set up a program, and not-so-successful.
Read More →As technology continues its march forward, there are more circumstances where business ethics come into play. It’s a good idea to negotiate an ethics agreement with suppliers, to outline both companies’ responsibilities.
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Experts share their advice on how fleet managers can most effectively manage an upfit “crisis” and get things back on track.
Read More →Fleet Financials talked with a number of fleet managers to find out how they prepared for an audit, from collecting documentation to working with their fleet management company.
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