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Operations•by Mike Antich•March 1, 2008

Medium-Duty Truck Operating Costs Increase (Again)

The key reason for the increase was the cost of fuel, in particular, diesel fuel. This has also led to price increases for other oil-based products such as tires, which increased 4% to 7% in the past year. Other PM costs remained flat.

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Small Fleet•by Richard Alaniz•March 1, 2008

Striking the Balance: MVR Checks and Privacy Laws

State and federal laws restrict how companies obtain, use, store, share and discard confidential information contained in employee driving records. Noncompliance with these laws can result in lawsuits and penalties.

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Small Fleet•by Paul Dexler•March 1, 2008

RFID Technology Can Help Manage Fleet Loads

Adding tiny RFID tags to incoming and outgoing cargo in trucks can help the driver and the distribution office keep track of items.

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Small Fleet•by Chad Simon•March 1, 2008

The Armadillo’s High Profile

With more than six feet of headroom, various powertrain options and Ford and GM servicing infrastructure, the HCV van, aka the “Armadillo,” gives fleets an American-made alternative to the Dodge Sprinter.

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Small Fleet•by Kara Ohngren and Chris Brown •March 1, 2008

Six Steps to Spec for Green

Can you green your fleet and not break your budget? You can, by spec’ing for function, price and gas mileage.

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Remarketing & Lifecycle•Cover Story•by Mike Antich & Lauren Colin•March 1, 2008

Economic Slowdown Causes Fleet Resale Values to Decline

Most fleet vehicles are purchased by subprime buyers; however, these buyers are now finding it increasingly difficult to qualify for used-vehicle loans. The slowdown in the construction market is dampening demand for used pickups, and full-size work vans.

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Vehicle Insights•by Staff•March 1, 2008

Making the Hard Decisions: Right-Sizing Your Fleet

Smart companies recognize the value of company vehicles, whether they’re strictly utilitarian or compensatory. It is critical, however, not to let vehicle inventory get out of hand. Right-sizing is a difficult, but necessary task.

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Operations•by Chad Simon•March 1, 2008

How to Defuse Driver Resistance to GPS

A GPS system can be a useful fleet management tool. However, the system must be properly introduced to employees to promote their acceptance and cooperation.

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Vehicle Insights•by Staff•March 1, 2008

General vs. Specialty Selector: Pros & Cons

Specialty selectors — vehicles chosen and equipped to meet specific job or geographic needs — have been used for years. Some companies are moving away from them. Is it a good idea?

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Technology & AI•by Cindy Brauer•March 1, 2008

Telematics Solutions Help Fleets Improve Productivity & Trim Costs

Mobile resource management (MRM) systems allow fleet managers to track fuel transactions, streamline routing, monitor driver behavior, automate maintenance alerts, and implement other efficiency-producing functions.

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