
Automotive Fleet congratulates the winner of its 2011 Professional Fleet Manager of the Year Award, Theresa Belding of Forest Pharmaceuticals. She was recognized for optimizing vehicle replacement cycles, reducing vehicle offerings, managing daily rental spend, and decreasing fuel consumption.
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Automotive Fleet asked several industry veterans to share how their careers in the fleet management industry began.
Read More →2010 saw an overall increase in fleet manager salaries over 2008 numbers, with the Pacific and Western Sun Belt regions reporting the highest overall salaries.
Read More →TORRANCE, CA - Three fleet managers have been selected as finalists for Automotive Fleet's 2011 Professional Fleet Manager of the Year award. The winner will be announced April 10 at NAFA’s 2011 Institute & Expo in Charlotte, N.C.
Read More →A formal fleet policy document is the foundation on which any successful fleet management process is built. Writing it is one thing, getting drivers and others to follow it is very much another. Here are 10 ways to ensure they do.
Read More →Most executives have good relationships with their staff, with open communication in both directions. But no matter how open it is, there are some things your fleet manager may be afraid to tell you.
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This year’s group of nominees includes 10 men and seven women, many of whom manage some of the largest commercial fleets in the industry.
Read More →I asked a number of long-time fleet managers, who have the perspective of history, their thoughts about the future of the fleet manager position. In particular, I asked who they thought would succeed them when they retire or move on to other opportunities. A surprising number felt the future for in-house fleet managers is bleak. Others cited no "new blood" being infused into the ranks of the fleet management profession.
Read More →Many companies continue to be uncertain as to whether the economic recovery is sustainable and are hesitant to recommence hiring. Most companies anticipate 2011-MY fleet orders will be comparable to 2010-MY ordering, but this is still below 2008-MY levels. Delayed 2011 introductions are prompting fleets to shift some of their orders from fall fleet buys to spring fleet orders. In an exclusive market survey, 300 major corporate fleets reveal their 2011-MY buying inclinations.
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IRVING, TX - J.J. Keig was named fleet manager for the oil and gas services division of NCH in Irving, Texas, on June 24.
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