Articles

Small Fleet•by Staff•May 1, 2011

Yerem Named 2011 Fleet Executive of the Year

Communication, collaboration, and not to mention a number of highly successful initiatives led the three-year Nestlé veteran to the Fleet Financials honor.

Small Fleet•by Grace Suizo•May 1, 2011

Panasonic Switch to Audi Sales Fleet Pays Off

A little more than three years after adding Audi vehicles to its sales fleet, Panasonic is reaping the benefits of that decision.

Vehicle Research•Cover Story•by Cheryl Knight•May 1, 2011

Belding Named 2011 Fleet Manager of the Year

Automotive Fleet congratulates the winner of its 2011 Professional Fleet Manager of the Year Award, Theresa Belding of Forest Pharmaceuticals. She was recognized for optimizing vehicle replacement cycles, reducing vehicle offerings, managing daily rental spend, and decreasing fuel consumption.

Small Fleet•by Mike Antich and Thi Dao•April 1, 2011

BMW’s New Executive Preference Program

Benefits of BMW’s new Executive Preference Program (EPP) include zero-cost maintenance for four years/50,000 miles, roadside assistance for four years, a safety program, fleet-trained personnel at dealerships, and special fleet pricing.

Upfitting•by Sean Lyden•March 31, 2011

How to Spec Dump Bodies for Light- & Medium-Duty Trucks

If a fleet doesn’t properly equip a chassis or dump body to handle a load, cost savings will vanish due to premature maintenance issues and greater risks to employee safety.

Operations•by Staff•March 31, 2011

Decals Help Convey Professionalism

Decal manufacturers can provide customizable options for updating the look of current fleet vehicles. One benefit of decals is the ease in which they can be affixed.

Green Fleet•by Sean Lyden•March 30, 2011

What Staples Expects from All-Electric Medium-Duty Work Trucks

Mike Payette, manager of fleet equipment for the office supply company, discusses his experience with all-electric trucks and factors fleet managers should consider when including such vehicles in fleet.

Operations•by Thi Dao•March 30, 2011

Sprinkles Delivers High-End Cupcakes with Mercedes Sprinter

The owners of Sprinkles Cupcakes designed and upfitted their eye-catching “Sprinklesmobile” to reflect the ¬image of the gourmet cupcake chain.

Upfitting•by Staff•March 22, 2011

Dondlinger of Auto Truck Group Discusses Post-Acquisition Strategy

Jim Dondlinger, president of the recently acquired Auto Truck Group, discusses the company’s change in ownership, integration of Fleet Body Equipment, the history of ATG, and changes in the industry over the years.

Technology•by Lauren Fletcher and Grace L. Suizo•March 22, 2011

Telematics Use in Work Truck Fleets

Truck fleets can improve operational efficiency, boost driver safety, and reduce high-cost vehicle repairs by implementing telematics systems. Highlighted are some of the latest products available.

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