Scott Lauer retired as associate director, North American Fleet Administration and Procurement for Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. on Aug. 31, following a 29-year career with the company, of which, the past 10 were in fleet.
These fleet professionals were able to improve driver safety by adapting their safety policies to an ever-changing industry.
Merck named James Jin director, fleet procurement and operations. He assumed this position in October 2015.
In a case study, which will be presented during this year’s Global Fleet Conference in Miami, Fla., attendees will have the opportunity learn firsthand from global fleet how Merck overcame these obstacles and successfully completed a global RFP.
This year’s group of highly qualified nominees manages a total of more than 166,000 vehicles and has a combined 335 years of industry experience.
Although 2013 is shaping up to be comparable to 2012, some commercial fleets are increasing vehicle orders due to improved business or accelerating replacement schedules to take advantage of the strong used-vehicle market.
Compensatory strategies to reduce fuel costs involve the adoption of a multi-prong strategy. This includes downsizing to smaller displacement engines, implementing idle reduction programs, and modifying driver behavior.
The individuals behind some of the best-managed commercial fleets in the U.S. offer strategies on how they keep operations running smoothly.
A lot can change in a few years. Past Fleet Manager of the Year Award winners share their thoughts on the changes and challenges since winning the prestigious award and share tips on how you can become a winner — every day in fleet.
While executive fleets are becoming smaller, they offer unique challenges for fleet managers. Solving them involves creativity and consistency.
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