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ArticlesMay 1, 1999

Salaries Have Increased 4% With 30% Earning More Than $60k

The greatest percentage of fleet managers earn more than $50,000. They have more than six years experience in fleet management. Most have a college degree of some sort.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 1999

Trends in Remarketing Point the Way for New Vehicle Purchasing

Taurus was still the best selling used car, as it has been for three years. Ford leads the light truck class as well, with the F-150. Another continuing trend is the popularity of green cars with tan interiors.

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 1999

2nd VAM Conference Focuses On Key Fleet Management Trends

Senior executives and fleet managers had the opportunity to hear experts discuss various issues facing fleet management at the second annual Advanced Vehicle Asset Management (VAM) Conference held Nov. 11-13, 1998, in Atlanta.

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ArticlesCover StoryJune 1, 1998

McDonald's Sue Miller Named 1998 Fleet Manager of the Year

Those who know her say Miller has a full life -- though balanced -- and has reached a high level of excellence in the fleet industry by communicating well, building partnerships, and always sharing credit for achievements.

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ArticlesOctober 1, 1993

What Are the Pros and Cons of Employee Sales?

Employee sales are used by many fleets as a convenient and cost-effective way to remarket out-of-service vehicles. But, employee sales also involve certain hidden costs, plus various legal and tax issue that must be considered.

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Articlesby Ed BobitSeptember 1, 1993

Ed Bobit: Read My Lips....

To anyone who monitors vehicle marketing it would appear that some of the auto companies have persistent problems with the fleet market. Likewise, it's time to put this into perspective since I keep reading and hearing comments that do not equate with the facts.

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ArticlesJuly 1, 1993

White Most Popular Color; Green Jumps to No. 5 Spot

Purchasing green-colored vehicles is no longer a remarketing taboo. Dark and medium greens, on average, jumped in popularity to the top five consumer color selections in 1992 for all vehicle categories.

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ArticlesJune 1, 1993

How Four Fleets Control Driver-Paid Options

Fleet that allow driver-paid options have discovered that remarketing costs are reduced and driver morale improved. These fleets set specific policies on allowable options to control problems that may arise.

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ArticlesJune 1, 1993

Computer System Provides Control in Managing Fleet

BW/IP International's Irma Gallo has developed a computer database that automates many fleet duties such as performing driver-paid option payroll deduction and preparing vendor invoice summary reports.

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ArticlesApril 1, 1993

Is the "Dedicated" Fleet Manager Disappearing?

Not if you know your craft, communicate with management, and educate yourself to assume additional responsibilities. By not pursuing these professional goals, you may indeed become an endangered species.

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