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Market Trendsby Mike AntichMay 26, 2009

Short-Sighted Management: What Not to Do in a Recession

I am dismayed at the number of fleet managers who have lost their jobs due to corporate cutbacks. Similarly, I am amazed at the short-sightedness of today's senior management making these decisions without regard to the implications of lesser-qualified individuals managing one of their largest asset classes. I predict that companies that downgrade the expertise of their in-house management will be on the wrong side of history and will be the poster children of what not to do in a recession.

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NewsApril 28, 2009

Former Ferrellgas Fleet Manager Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $3M

KANSAS CITY, MO – Scott Beeson, the former fleet manager of Ferrellgas Inc. accused of embezzlement from the company, pleaded guilty April 22 in federal court, according to the Kansas City Business Journal.

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NewsApril 28, 2009

Coyte Elected 2009 Professional Fleet Manager of the Year

NEW ORLEANS – Christy Coyte, global fleet manager for Johnson Controls, Inc., was presented the 2009 Professional Fleet Manager of the Year award by Automotive Fleet magazine. Sponsored by Wheels Inc. and the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association, the award was presented at the NAFA Institute & Expo in New Orleans, Sunday, April 26.

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NewsApril 24, 2009

Free Web Seminar May 19: Fleet Pooling and Cost Reduction Strategies that Work

TORRANCE, CA – Sponsored by AssetWorks and INVERS, Bobit Business Media will host a free, 60-minute live Web seminar designed to help determine a productive strategy for your fleet.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichApril 21, 2009

10 Traits of Successful Commercial Fleet Managers

Show me a well-run fleet and I will show you a top-notch fleet manager. A fleet manager validates his or her importance by cost-effectively managing corporate assets and controlling the expenses associated with operating these assets. Although each fleet is unique, there are common traits found among successful commercial fleet managers. Here are 10 management traits that ensure a fleet is operating at the optimum level.

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NewsApril 9, 2009

Former Kraft Fleet Manager Joins Johnson Truck Bodies

RICE LAKE, WI – Tim Griffin, former fleet manager for Kraft Food's U.S. pizza and biscuit divisions, has joined Johnson Refrigerated Truck Bodies.

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NewsApril 9, 2009

Calling a Commercial Fleet Manager? You'll Probably Get Voicemail

TORRANCE – How successful are drivers and vendors when trying to reach commercial fleet managers by phone? Of 50 fleet managers called, only eight picked up when AF phoned.

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NewsMarch 24, 2009

PHH Arval to Host Free Webinar on Best Practices in Vehicle Accident Management

SPARKS, MD – PHH's Webinar will provide practical recommendations for reducing the costs of fleet accidents, as well as maximizing cost recovery when a company's drivers are not at fault.

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NewsFebruary 27, 2009

Are Fleet Managers Paid Enough?

TORRANCE, CA – Every two years, Automotive Fleet conducts a salary survey of fleet managers to find out what the average salary is for the fleet manager position. See how you compare with your peers.

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NewsFebruary 13, 2009

Culligan Eliminates Fleet Manager Position

ROSEMONT, IL – Mel Pawlisz has left Culligan International following the elimination of his fleet manager position. Pawlisz supervised a fleet of 1,400 vehicles, including cars and light-duty and Class 3-8 trucks.

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