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ArticlesMarch 1, 2008

General vs. Specialty Selector: Pros & Cons

Specialty selectors — vehicles chosen and equipped to meet specific job or geographic needs — have been used for years. Some companies are moving away from them. Is it a good idea?

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichFebruary 7, 2008

Fuel Costs Exerting More Influence on Selector Development

Overall operating costs for commercial fleets increased 3 percent, on average, in calendar-year 2007. The increased expense was directly attributable to the cost of fuel. The price of a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline increased almost 7 percent over the record-high prices in 2006.

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Articlesby Cheryl KnightJanuary 1, 2008

Otis Elevator Reduces Operational Costs Through Quality Initiative

The Farmington, Connecticut-based company dramatically lowered out-of-stock purchases, increased resale value through extended replacement cycles, and re-evaluated its selector list to better meet its needs.

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ArticlesCover StoryJune 1, 2005

Best Practices For Creating a Vehicle Selector

Here’s a look at how four different fleet personnel manage their company’s vehicle selection process.

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Articlesby Paul DexlerAugust 1, 1999

Considerations in Developing a Vehicle Selector

The nature of your customers, the nature of your corporate culture, the type of work your drivers do, and other factors enter into the decision to have a vehicle selector, and how wide or deep that selector should be.

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ArticlesJune 1, 1993

How to Organize an Effective Vehicle Selector

A properly-designed selector will minimize fleet costs and increase driver morale. Vehicle use, lifecycle cost, and company image are the key factors in the vehicle selector development process.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 1983

Creating the Selector List: A Roundtable Discussion

During the recent NAFA conference, Automotive Fleet conducted a round-table discussion, focusing on how a selector list is developed. The discussion provides readers with points of comparison and contrast concerning this ever important fleet manager's task.

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