A fleet business plan forces change when the company has 2,100 vehicles providing electric power to nearly 800,000 customers and delivers nearly 1 million acre-feet of water to a service area in central Arizona.
Nearly every function of fleet vehicle management requires a decision dependent upon accurate odometer reporting. Utah’s Division of Fleet Operations employs a proactive approach to ensure correct mileage data.
Fleets profit from training by using technology to increase productivity and efficiency, which in turn, lowers costs. Training employees to use new technology effectively is as important as the investment in the technology itself.
To be successful, fleet management must develop a partnership with the operating departments, their operators, and vendors. Fleet is the pivotal player in these relationships as it manages equipment from cradle to grave
Implementing proactive fleet policies can often produce significant cost savings in the long run. Examine every aspect of fleet operations to uncover expense-cutting opportunities.
How did a fleet supervisor steal 75 vehicles from a 108-vehicle fleet?
To get through the shaky economy of the last two years, carmakers loaded on the perks, ranging from zero percent financing to hefty cash rebates—and consumers got hooked on them. Now the automakers face a huge challenge: weaning consumers from all those discounts.
The new turbo-charged diesel engine gets better mileage then gas engines and passes 45 state emissions standards.
With the extensive menu of leasing and fleet management services available, fleet management agreements can be confusing. It is important to understand what to look for and what negotiable issues are.
Before making your next decision on which type of truck to buy, take stock of what type of truck you need. Consider what types of loads will be carried, the experience level of the driver, and where the truck will mainly be used.
You fuel your company vehicles at a certain nearby station — or you simply allow your drivers to gas up wherever they want. Does it really matter much? The price — give or take a penny or two — is all pretty much the same. Right? Wrong!
A couple of items have developed since my last column that are worthy of bringing to your attention.
Putting some thought and effort into your buying decision will often result in considerably less overall expense to run your company fleet.
Hi there! My name is Terry. Steve Elliott, the executive editor of Business Fleet , also edits F&I Management and Technology , another Bobit magazine. Between the two, Steve's "cup runneth over," so I've come on board to give Steve a hand with Business Fleet .
Knowing the fundamentals of pickup selection and spec'ing can ensure you get the right truck for the job.
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