Just as vehicles have changed over the decades, so have the selector forms fleet managers have used. Vehicle specifications have gone through significant changes, having been impacted by the economy, products and programs offered by manufacturers, operational requirements of the vehicles themselves, and the emergence of the import vehicle.
Any fleet manager will admit you can’t please everybody, but some people are never happy. Here’s how to keep chronically unhappy drivers from giving you a headache.
Commercial fleet managers have expressed sourcing loyalty to Chrysler, but key concerns remain about unbuilt units, downsizing of the dealer network, and whether a lengthy bankruptcy proceeding will impact 2010 selector development.
Diverse vehicle selectors offering multiple makes and models are relatively common among European corporate fleets. One of the many reasons is the fragmented fleet market shares of each OEM. In Europe, a large number of nameplates compete for the same commercial fleet business. Could the same future unfold for the U.S. fleet market over the next decade?
Fleet ordering for the 2010 model-year is shaping up to be higher than 2009-MY, but that's not saying much since 2009 was such an abysmal year. Many commercial fleets deferred 2009-model ordering. Some fleets purchased no replacement vehicles and skipped the 2009 ordering cycle altogether. A large number of commercial fleets decreased the volume of their 2009 ordering and are now playing catch-up with the 2010 model-year.
Commercial fleet managers have expressed sourcing loyalty to Chrysler, but key concerns remain about unbuilt units, downsizing of the dealer network, and whether a lengthy bankruptcy proceeding will impact 2010 selector development.
Executive fleet programs are highly valued by management and many corporations, yet some companies are moving away from executive vehicle fleets. Here are opinions from both sides of the debate.
Developing an optimum service body specification selection requires considerable forethought. Research available options and utilize end-user input to guide your decision.
Fleets most successful at managing fuel costs have found that no single tactic is the solution. A multipronged strategy produces the best results.
Specialty selectors — vehicles chosen and equipped to meet specific job or geographic needs — have been used for years. Some companies are moving away from them. Is it a good idea?
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