THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
International Data Group's CIO has named Wheels, Inc. as a recipient of the 2017 CIO 100 award that recognizes 100 organizations around the world that have distinguished themselves by creating business value through the effective and innovative use of information technology.
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.
While executive fleets are small in size compared to the rest of a company’s fleet, they present opportunities and challenges. Despite these challenges, executive vehicles still have a place in today’s operational landscape.
Personal-use charges reached $132, which represented a steady increase from $112 five years ago according to Automotive Fleet's annual survey. Read the full story here. Charts by Armie Bautista.
While personal-use charges, on average, have risen once again, there are other trends influencing the way fleets are handling personal use.
The best fleet managers survived the total fleet management era because they brought value to their companies.
“Total fleet management” is a generic, shorthand term used to refer to programs offered by FMCs that administer all aspects of a client company’s fleet operations. Have you ever wondered about the origin of this concept? You might be surprised to learn that IBM was one of the initial catalysts leading to the development of today’s total fleet management programs. This might surprise some in the fleet industry, because for the longest time, IBM has been the poster child of driver reimbursement.
Without a doubt, the top two challenges facing fleet managers are cost containment and safety. This pressure is emanating from senior management, mandating fleet managers reduce costs and minimize liability exposure.
Many fleets may need both a leasing and reimbursement solution. But, deciding what program fits what segment of your fleet may seem challenging. Wheels has developed a solution.
Wheels Inc. has become the first fleet management company to offer a program to help its clients manage reimbursed vehicles, the company has announced.