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Articlesby Joanne TuckerMarch 20, 2013

Best Practices in Driver Hiring

When putting employees behind the wheel of your company assets, it’s important to know that you’re handing the keys to a safe driver.

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ArticlesFebruary 5, 2013

LeasePlan USA Employees Embrace Cell-Phone Ban

Despite initial resistance to a policy banning cell-phone use while driving, the fleet management company has achieved full employee acceptance after just a few months.

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Articlesby Sean LydenDecember 4, 2012

How to Effectively Enforce Distracted Driving Policies

Fleet managers need a clearly written policy that is uniformly enforced and supported by senior management to cut incidents of distracted driving by employee drivers.

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ArticlesOctober 31, 2012

What to Do After An Accident

An automobile accident can be an extremely upsetting and stressful experience. However, it’s critical for drivers to keep their composure and take certain steps immediately following a crash.

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Articlesby Mike AntichOctober 5, 2012

How to Minimize Vehicle Abuse

A used company vehicle in poor condition, because of driver abuse or neglect will result in lost resale value. Fleets that have clearly articulated policies about vehicle upkeep and misuse receive a better quality product to remarket.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichOctober 4, 2012

Policy Versus Guideline: The Trend Toward Flexible Replacement Cycles

Nearly all fleet-related expenses, both fixed and operating, are influenced by when a vehicle is taken out of service. A growing number of fleets are shifting to more flexible vehicle replacement cycles. Some fleets no longer call their replacement cycle a policy and instead call it a “guideline.” They want to reserve the right on determining when to take a vehicle out of service based on prevailing market conditions rather than predetermined mileage and months in service.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichOctober 4, 2012

Fleet Policy Compliance Crucial to Cost Control

Does your corporate culture encourage compliance with fleet policy? It should, because fleet policy is a crucial component of a company’s overall cost-control strategy. In my discussions with fleet management companies over the years, they tell me that the best managed fleets tend to be those that adhere to a written fleet policy. All too often, however, managers attempt to control fleet costs on the backend. The best time to control cost is before it occurs.

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NewsSeptember 6, 2012

Stanford University Revises Its Fleet Policies

STANFORD, CA - Stanford University has changed its fleet policy to better monitor use of university-owned vehicles, from changing its employee vehicle use rules to implementing additional monitoring measures on a per-department basis.

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ArticlesAugust 7, 2012

AAA Arizona 'Stretches the Safety Zone'

As a response to workplace accidents and high workers’ compensation expenses, AAA Arizona implemented and was recognized for its comprehensive safety program.

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ArticlesAugust 7, 2012

Hitting the Remarketing Bull's-Eye

Remarketing considerations begin before purchasing a vehicle and continue through its operational life. Fleet managers should always keep an eye to the future when managing fleet assets.

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