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April 2009, Work Truck - Feature

Medium-Duty Operating Costs Increase in 2008-CY

By Mike Antich

The biggest factor behind the spike in medium-duty operating costs was the increase in diesel prices, which jumped 32 percent from the then-historical high in 2007. Other factors included increased labor rates and higher taxes.

Tags: CARB, diesel, emission standards, medium-duty trucks

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Uptick in Fuel-Related Problems in Diesel Trucks

By Mike Antich
The EPA mandated the use of ULSD, effective June 1, 2006. Since then, there has been an uptick in reports of fuel-related problems, such as corrosion in storage tanks and dispensing systems, onboard vehicle fuel tank corrosion, clogged filters, and seal and gasket deterioration. What has the industry scratching its "collective head" is the chronological correlation between the uptick in fuel-related problems and the introduction of ULSD. Is there a connection between the two?

Who Will Succeed You as Fleet Manager?

By Mike Antich
I asked a number of long-time fleet managers, who have the perspective of history, their thoughts about the future of the fleet manager position. In particular, I asked who they thought would succeed them when they retire or move on to other opportunities. A surprising number felt the future for in-house fleet managers is bleak. Others cited no "new blood" being infused into the ranks of the fleet management profession.

Commercial Fleet Buying Intentions Remain Cautious for 2011-MY

By Mike Antich

Model-Year versus Calendar-Year

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Auto Fleet - September 2009

In This Issue:

  • DWT Proven to Increase Accidents
  • Best Practices: Increasing Personal Use Compliance
  • Learning from Yesterday's Fleet Managers
      and much more…

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