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Articlesby Cindy BrauerDecember 15, 2009

How to Be Green in a Down Economy

Bobit Business Media's recent Green Fleet Conference featured more than 50 speakers and panelists exploring solutions and resources to help more than 350 fleet professionals continue environmental efforts in budget-challenged times.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichNovember 17, 2009

Deferring Vehicle Replacements is Counter-Productive to the Intended Goal

During economic uncertainty, senior management demands expense reductions and limits capital expenditures. Since fleet is usually among the top 10 corporate capital expenditures, there is pressure to defer vehicle replacements. However, this cost-containment strategy misses the point that all fleet-related expenses, both fixed and operating, are influenced by when a vehicle is replaced. Cost reductions in acquisitions are often offset by rising costs elsewhere.

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NewsAugust 2, 2009

Jefferson Co. Furloughs to Cut Down Fleet Use

BIRMINGHAM, AL - With a reported 900 county employees furloughed, many of the cars in Jefferson County's more than 1,800-vehicle fleet have been parked since July 31.

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NewsJuly 10, 2009

Green Fleet Conference to ‘Show Where the Money Is’

TORRANCE, CA - The 2009 Green Fleet Conference will present solutions and resources to help commercial fleet managers continue environment initiatives in budget-challenged times.

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NewsJuly 10, 2009

Green Fleet Conference to ‘Show Where the Money Is’

TORRANCE, CA - The 2009 Green Fleet Conference will present solutions and resources to help commercial fleet managers continue environment initiatives in budget-challenged times.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichMay 19, 2009

OEM Parts Prices Increase as Parts Availability Decreases

Slow retail sales have prompted not only closure of assembly plants, but also component factories, which is delaying parts deliveries. OEMs are also hiking parts prices, with some experiencing double-digit percentage increases.

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NewsApril 20, 2009

Ocean City Tightens Take-Home Vehicle Policy

OCEAN CITY, MD – A $2.5 million trimming of the Ocean City budget over the past few months has led to a proposed reduction of the town's take-home vehicle fleet, according to The Dispatch.

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NewsFebruary 24, 2009

ARI Publishes Fuel Projection Report

MT. LAUREL, NJ – Automotive Resources International's monthly report features actual average U.S. fuel costs from June 2008 to January 2009 and estimated average fuel costs through the end of 2010.

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ArticlesJune 1, 1998

Productivity & Cost Containment Are Key Issues Facing Fleet Managers

Alternative fuel mandates and safety are also among the top issues cited by fleet managers attending the National Association of Fleet Administrators Fleet Management Institute, which took place May 3-6 in Seattle.

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