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Leasing & Management•Cover Story•by Mike Antich•January 1, 2008

Why Driver Reimbursement Doesn't Work

Reimbursement doesn’t work from an HR or safety & liability perspective, is counter-productive to corporate ‘green’ initiatives, can negatively impact the company image, and FAVR reimbursement programs may not be SOX-compliant.

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Small Fleet•by Paul Fortin•January 1, 2008

How Will Future Residual Values Impact Hybrid

While hybrids can reduce fleet fuel expense, the two other major fleet expenses — maintenance/repair and depreciation — must also be considered to determine if hybrids are the answer to reducing overall fleet costs.

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Operations•by Lisajoyce Vergara•January 1, 2008

Ford's Fleet Advisory Board Meeting Showcases Technologies & Product

At the group’s fall meeting, Ford’s Fleet Advisory Board members toured the automaker’s test lab and Dearborn Truck Plant to receive updates on Ford’s product plans and new-vehicle technologies.

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Small Fleet•by Mike Antich•December 1, 2007

Reimbursement vs. Company-Administered Executive Vehicle Program

Although in-house management of an executive fleet is extremely time-consuming, reimbursement is a less cost-effective alternative. I argue that, in general, a company-administered executive vehicle fleet is a better choice than reimbursement.

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Safety & Compliance•by Phil Moser•December 1, 2007

There's No Excuse for Bad Driving

Nearly every driver has a reason to justify speeding, talking on a cell phone while at the wheel, or following too closely. A safe driving training expert rebuffs those excuses.

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Sustainability•by Cheryl Knight•December 1, 2007

EnviroFleet Helps Fleets Go Green

ARI’s program helps truck and diesel vehicle fleets shrink their overall emissions footprint, while improving vehicle efficiency and lowering fuel consumption.

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Small Fleet•by Mike Antich•December 1, 2007

Analyzing Depreciation Trends: 2007 vs. 2006

Depreciation continues to be the largest fleet expense; however, fuel, as a percent of total fleet cost is growing (rapidly). Fuel expense is influencing vehicle acquisition strategies, with a direct bearing on future depreciation.

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Fuel•by Staff•November 1, 2007

Fuel Management RFP Musts

Fleet managers should treat the RFP as an introduction to their fleet and implement a checklist of must-haves so the basics don't fall through the cracks.

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Small Fleet•by Chris Brown•November 1, 2007

A New Halo Car for Fleet

With the level of refinement in the all-new 2008 Chevy Malibu, fleet drivers might think they jumped a peg on the selector totem pole.

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Small Fleet•by Chris Brown•November 1, 2007

Getting the Truck Out of Dodge

We put the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis Cab in the hands of a work truck customer for a real-world review.

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