Replacement Cycles

Vehicle Depreciation Remains Steady

Vehicle depreciation is impacted by a number of factors, from supply and demand to overall economic conditions. While 2015 was relatively stable for depreciation, some challenges are on the road ahead.

USPS Should Use Mass-Market Vehicles, Report Says

The USPS could save as much as $1.9 billion by using modified, off-the-shelf mass-market vehicles and upgrading its fleet at least once in the next 20-25 years, according to a report from the organization Securing America's Future Energy (SAFE).

USPS Considers Euro Fleet Replacement Model

The U.S. Postal Service's Office of Inspector General (OIG) has recommended four best practices and strategies for replacing vehicles based on a study of postal operations in the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, and Finland.

How to Calculate Optimal Replacement Cycles

A variety of approaches can be used, each with their own advantages and disadvantages that must be considered.

How to Avoid Running a Truck Until its Wheels 'Fall Off'

Truck lifecycles can be calculated to the mile and the dollar. This can help fleets replace vehicles at the optimal moment.

GE Capital Fleet Services Identifies $460 Million in Customer Cost Savings in 2012

GE Capital Fleet Services announced $460 million in identified customer cost savings for the full year of 2012, with accelerated and optimal replacement analyses cited as the leading areas for savings.

When an Extended Warranty Makes Sense...and When it Doesn't

To determine whether an extended warranty is right for your fleet, review vehicle usage, lifecycles, and replacement policies.

Running Trucks Till the 'Wheels Fall Off' is Expensive and Counter-Productive

The cliché in fleet management is that trucks are kept in service until the wheels "fall off." In many cases, this isn’t too far from the truth. Typically, the more expensive the asset, the longer it will be kept in service, especially units upfitted with expensive auxiliary equipment. However, as study after study shows, extended truck replacement cycles often have the unintended consequence of resulting in greater long-term expenses and degradation in worker productivity.

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.

Scotts LawnService Focuses on Reducing Fleet Maintenance Costs

At Scotts Lawn Service, reducing preventive maintenance is the current priority according to the company’s new Fleet Manager Scott Mayo.

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Vehicle Depreciation Remains Steady

USPS Should Use Mass-Market Vehicles, Report Says

USPS Considers Euro Fleet Replacement Model

How to Calculate Optimal Replacement Cycles

How to Avoid Running a Truck Until its Wheels 'Fall Off'

GE Capital Fleet Services Identifies $460 Million in Customer Cost Savings in 2012

When an Extended Warranty Makes Sense...and When it Doesn't

Running Trucks Till the 'Wheels Fall Off' is Expensive and Counter-Productive

Policy Versus Guideline: The Trend Toward Flexible Replacement Cycles

Scotts LawnService Focuses on Reducing Fleet Maintenance Costs

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Vehicle Depreciation Remains Steady

USPS Should Use Mass-Market Vehicles, Report Says

USPS Considers Euro Fleet Replacement Model

How to Calculate Optimal Replacement Cycles

How to Avoid Running a Truck Until its Wheels 'Fall Off'

GE Capital Fleet Services Identifies $460 Million in Customer Cost Savings in 2012

When an Extended Warranty Makes Sense...and When it Doesn't

Running Trucks Till the 'Wheels Fall Off' is Expensive and Counter-Productive

Policy Versus Guideline: The Trend Toward Flexible Replacement Cycles

Scotts LawnService Focuses on Reducing Fleet Maintenance Costs

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