Fleet vs. Consumer Leasing
Can fleets take advantage of advertised consumer lease deals without getting burned?
Can fleets take advantage of advertised consumer lease deals without getting burned?
For seasonal services, vehicles out of commission, short-term projects, or for businesses short on credit, truck rentals can be a cost-effective alternative to leasing.
Staples’ ongoing mission to green its fleet included a pilot program for diesel-electric hybrid trucks — with mixed results.
A variety of iPhone apps can help you monitor your fuel usage and manage everything from mileage to maintenance.
Will market shifts caused by 2010 emissions regulations produce a move away from diesel powertrains?
The Internet offers several avenues for small fleets to remarket out-of-service cars, trucks and vans. Here are three ways to get started.
Once a tedious manual process involving faxes, telephone calls, and e-mails, moving Siemens fleet vehicles around the country to new assignments is now almost entirely automated, thanks to a Web-based management system.
In greening its fleet, Staples goes to great lengths to pair an electric propulsion system with a diesel engine and urges other fleets to demand more from OEMs to more closely meet their needs.
LKQ Corporation keeps fleet operations lean and uses telematics to increase daily fleet delivery stops, dramatically reduce overtime costs, improve driver safety, and trim fuel costs.
Auditing fuel purchase invoices takes time and access to industry pricing data, but such scrutiny can avoid overcharges and duplicate transactions.
According to industry analysts, most vehicle segments increased in vehicle depreciation in 2009 due to such factors as extended replacement cycling, shifts in the wholesale vehicle market, and higher capitalized vehicle costs.
Top viewed stories included "What Fleet Managers Should Know About Diesel Particulate Filters," "Aftermarket Crew Cab Conversions Offered for Several Medium-Duty Trucks," and "Materials of Trade - Are You Sure You Know the Limits?"
Commercial Truck Trader, which provides advertising and marketing services for commercial truck dealers, has unveiled a free iPhone application that lets truck shoppers search more than 65,000 new and used commercial trucks and trailers
In a tough economy, cash is king, and one way a company can create cash is by selling a fleet and leasing it back. The timing of such an arrangement must be carefully considered.
Global Fleet Services is an international alliance of fleet management companies representing global regional markets. The alliance met in Spain to discuss fleet trends in Africa, Asia, Australia, and Latin America.
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