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Cost-Cutting

Fleet managers often must deal with a number of so-called “vehicle experts” within the company, sometimes including those who hold senior management positions. Here’s how to deal with the unrealistic ideas they propose.

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Turning Saved Pennies Into Saved Dollars

It has been said that a fleet manager’s cost-saving focus should be on the two largest expense categories: depreciation and fuel. But once that has been done, where does a fleet manager look for additional cost reductions?

15 Misperceptions that Limit Success

No matter how knowledgeable a fleet manager is, misperceptions about how to treat customers, when to take risks, and the consequences of changing or not changing operational processes can hold the fleet and its manager back.

Fleet Policy Is a Crucial Component of a Successful Cost-Control Strategy

The overwhelming majority of drivers want to do what’s right for the company; however, just because your company implements a written fleet policy doesn’t mean drivers are following it. A common problem is the fleet manager communicates policy to the drivers’ managers, but the word doesn’t get down to the individual drivers. How do you increase driver compliance with fleet policy? Here are 10 suggestions.

Finding Every Cost-Saving Opportunity

Preventing accidents can cut fleet expenses and improve operating of vehicles. Auto manufacturers are coming out with an increasing number of on-board technologies to help drivers avoid accidents.

Cost-Reduction Single-Mindedness Creates Corporate Blind Spots

When corporate revenues soften, it is management's fiduciary responsibility to demand expense reductions and limit capital expenditures. Unfortunately, many fleet-related cost-reduction decisions are made for the short-term, with very little consideration on the long-term impact on the total cost of ownership (TCO). Many times senior management is more interested in the fiscal, rather than economic, consequences of their fleet-related decisions.

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