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Illinois Legislators Introduce Hand-held Device Ban for Drivers SPRINGFIELD, IL - In two similar bills introduced on Jan. 10 in the Illinois General Assembly, the change to the state’s vehicle code would restrict cell phone use while driving to hands-free only.

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Leasing

Learn the latest in automotive fleet leasing management. The Leasing channel focuses on products, services, research, trends and industry insight by the leasing experts. This section also focuses on how-to’s, best practices, new leasing developments and profiles of companies in the fleet leasing industry.
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Safety & Accident

Targeted news and advice on the Safety and Risk-related issues critical to fleet management. Extensive coverage of safety news, product reviews, cost calculators, accident management, driver training and comprehensive archives.
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Remarketing

Get the expert information and research you need for fleet remarketing. Learn how to increase vehicle residuals while effectively using resale channels and lowering deprecation costs from the articles, tools and expert insight provided in this comprehensive channel.
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Fuel Management

The Fuel Management channel offers news, articles, tools and company profiles on one of the most important issues facing fleet managers. Examine the latest on managing fuel costs, trends and forecasts and learn best practices from experts in the fleet industry.
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Mobility

View strategies for how to increase real-time control and communication within your fleet. The resources provided in this channel will educate you on how to enhance the capabilities of your drivers and field workers to meet customer expectations.
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Green Fleet

Learn from the experts at Automotive Fleet the ways companies are greening their fleets. The Green Fleet Channel brings you the latest in the reduction of fuel costs and alternative energy solutions for fleet cars and trucks.
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GPS / Telematics

The Telematics section offers news, articles and tips on the latest technology for routing your fleets as well as providing safety and security with GPS and related technology.
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Maintenance

Learn the latest on fleet vehicle maintenance from our news entries and articles. We offer product updates, maintenance cost stories, and company profiles.
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Vehicle Research

Fleet Vehicle Research channel provides all the vehicle product news in one handy section. Get the latest on what’s new from the OEMs, vehicle descriptions and specs and the latest on technology advances and more.
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USEFUL WHITEPAPERS
FMCSA Cell Phone Rules: A Compliance Guide for Truck and Bus Fleets
Read this whitepaper for a summary analysis of the latest FMCSA cell phone rules and recommendations for compliance.
Simplifying the Procurement Process for CNG Fleet Vehicles
The Fleet Manager now has the ability to order a complete bi-fuel truck with a predictable delivery date, "key-ready" for the end user when it arrives at the dealer or drop-ship location.
Real-time Mobile Apps Boost Workforce Productivity
Real-time mobile workforce management solutions can help you boost employee productivity and customer service, and therefore maintain a competitive edge.
Top Five Fleet Tracking Benefits for the Electrical Industry
The electrical industry is currently dealing with numerous challenges. While the economic slump shows signs of stabilizing in the future, what can you do now to deal with these issues?
14 Safety Ideas You Can Take to the Bank
Industry experts offer new insights and best practices to help you save lives, reduce costs, exonerate your drivers and keep your organization off the front page of the news.
Real Life Examples of How to Reduce Fuel Costs with GPS Tracking
A GPS fleet tracking solution is the ideal tool to keep your fuel costs under control. Here are a few real life examples demonstrating how GPS Insight has done just that.
Key Features of Online Fleet Management
Understand the key features of using an Online Fleet Management (OFM) System to manage your fleet more efficiently and effectively.
Executive Report: How to Use GPS to Measure a Quality Stop
The next step in using GPS tracking technology is to manage miles, fuel and customer activity together to achieve greater net profit per visit.
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Archive

Five Best Practices When Using a GPS Fleet Tracking Solution

11/15/2011
Learn from industry veterans how they made 2011 a banner year for their fleet operations. Hear real-world examples from three leaders in their respective industries. Our guests will share best practices, lessons learned and how to get the most out your GPS fleet tracking solution.

Getting More From Your Fleet Loss Recovery Program

10/27/2011

In the current economy, it’s more important than ever for fleets to collect all the money in damages they’re owed from third-party drivers responsible for accidents.

Propane Autogas: The Zero Compromise Alternative Fuel Solution

10/20/2011

What is propane autogas, and why should both government and commercial fleet managers consider it as an alternative fuel to power their fleet?

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Business Fleet - September/October 2011

In This Issue:
Here are some of the Highlights:

  • Six Ways to Effective Cell Phone Policy
  • Getting Into Vans
    And much more…

  • BLOG

    Market Trends

    Mike Antich
    Regulatory Activism Adding Administrative Burden to Truck Fleet Managers

    By Mike Antich
    Between 2001 and 2010, there were a record 38,000 new regulations published in the Federal Register. One sobering caveat is that these regulations do not include the even larger number of regulations introduced by state, county, and municipal governments, along with local regulatory agencies. Invariably, this multitude of regulations has impacted fleet management.

    Reduced Idling = Reduced Emissions

    By Mike Antich
    Until the advent of telematics devices, idling was not perceived to be a major problem for fleets. But once engine data was captured by fleets on a large-scale basis, it quickly became apparent that idling represented a significant and widespread problem. The amount of unnecessary idling varies by fleet, but some fleets have recorded idling as much as 35 percent of the time. Here's what you can do about it.

    Global Fleet Management:
    There are More Similarities than You Think

    By Mike Antich

    Rising Tire Prices Take a Bite Out of Fleet Budgets

    By Mike Antich

    Auto Focus

    Chris Brown
    How Far Will Cell Phone Bans Go?

    By Chris Brown
    The federal government means business with its new law banning cell phone use while driving commercial vehicles. Can the laws go even further, and how should fleets react?

    Righting a Wrong in Arizona

    By Chris Brown
    Arizona is one of a super minority of states in which auto rental companies are required by statute to pay for the negligent acts of their renters. Look for new legislation in the coming weeks that proposes to change that.

    Company Shutdown Exposes Peer-to-Peer Car-Sharing Issues

    By Chris Brown

    6 Predictions for the Car Rental Industry in 2012

    By Chris Brown

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    MAGAZINE

    January 2012

    In This Issue:

    <p><em>Photo by Jason Rhee</em></p>
<p>The Big Apple Circus' Tom Larson manages a fleet that includes 10 Ford F-350 pickups.</p> View article

    The Juggler: How a Fleet Manager Moves a Circus

    For the Big Apple Circus, transporting this small fleet requires a big top’s worth of planning. Learn how Tom Larson and his crew take the circus on the road, where the fleet manager becomes the ringmaster.

    <p>Photos by Tariq Kamal</p> View article

    How to Remarket Fleet Vehicles on eBay Motors

    Are you getting the most out of your vehicle remarketing strategy? EBay Motors serves as both a classified ad site and an auction site — combing the powers of websites like AutoTrader and Manheim into one.

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    Efficient Driving Equals Fleet Savings

    We all know that idling and running the air conditioner can negatively affect a vehicle’s fuel economy, but a new study backs those claims with hard numbers.

    <p>2012-MY Ford F-150</p> View article

    Ford Fusion and F-150 Remain Fleet Favorites

    Ford captured our Car and Truck of the Year awards for the Fusion/Fusion Hybrid and the F-150 pickup for the second year in a row.