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A. Having the proper upfit can reduce your operating costs. Properly spec’ing the chassis and upfit equipment based on what payload the vehicle is intended to haul can prevent premature drivetrain, tire, suspension, and brake wear. This will help you control fuel and maintenance expenditures. Safety features can also reduce accidents, downtime, and insurance claims for both drivers and vehicles.
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A. The key to a productive RFP is clarity. Before you start to lay out your RFP, take some time yourself or with your team to lay out the specific challenges you are looking to solve and to...
Read MoreA. You want prospective vendors to be able to get a sense of what it would be like to work with your company, both during the RFP process and if they were to win your business. Make sure you clearly describe your...
Read MoreA. It depends on your selection criteria. When you’re clear on your criteria, it makes it easier to select the most useful questions to include on your RFP. For example, if availability of a...
Read MoreA. Templates are available, but any template should be considered just a starting point. Make sure to eliminate sections or questions that do not apply to your business goals and adjust...
Read MoreA simple starting point to compare your options is to speak with a fleet provider to obtain a quote for leasing. When comparing a lease program to reimbursement, the total cost of ownership should be...
Read MoreUsually it is advantageous for drivers with low mileage to be a on a reimbursement program. Because of their streamlined approach, reimbursement programs are...
Read MoreA leased vehicle program gives a company more control over their budget. With a lease program, spikes and dips in reimbursement rates can be...
Read MoreThis mix can be broken down in several different ways. There may be a mileage threshold where it makes financial sense to...
Read MoreA. An effective maintenance management program should capture complete purchase order data and pricing details, as well as...
Read MoreA. Pulling maintenance reports with line-item details, using dashboards to monitor key performance indicators, and monitoring how maintenance expenses fluctuate over time bring you...
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