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September 2008, Business Fleet - Feature

Audi Introduces 2009 A4 to Fleet

2009 Audi A4

By Cindy Brauer

A group of 43 fleet professionals tested the newest iteration of Audi’s mid-size sedan on the racetrack, against competitors, and in the hills of California’s Sonoma wine country.

Tags: 2009 Audi A4, Audi

September 2008, Business Fleet - Feature

High Fuel Costs Push Companies Toward a Managed Fleet Program

Ed Kassab, AT Home Care’s CEO, stands next to a Chevrolet HHR with a nurse. The company has decided to move to a five-door Chevy Aveo and estimates it will save $55,000 a year on fuel and lease costs.

By Daryl Lubinsky

Two home healthcare providers implement ways to control fleet costs using their managed fleet programs, which would not have been possible under a reimbursement plan.

Tags: High Fuel Costs , Managed Fleet Program, Reimbursement

September 2008, Business Fleet - Feature

Is Diesel Still a Good Deal?

By Chris Brown

Skyrocketing pump prices and disparate gas and diesel fuel costs prompted us to take a new look at diesel-powered vehicles.

Tags: alternative fuels, diesel, diesel costs, fuel costs

September 2008, Business Fleet - Feature

Hybrid Large Trucks: The Road to Viability

By Chad Simon

Through the support of WestStart CALSTART’s Hybrid Truck Users Forum, 13 utility fleets became early adopters of medium- and heavy-duty hybrid truck technology. Fleet managers report substantial fuel savings and few maintenance issues, though greater production is needed to drive premiums down.

Tags: CALSTART, HTUF, Hybrid Large Trucks, Hyrbid Trucks, WestStart

September 2008, Business Fleet - Feature

Towing the Line

While the towers thought that the truck’s GVWR may not allow it to handle larger vehicles, Dodge says testing shows that the truck can safely accommodate a mid-size SUV on the deck and large sedan on the wheel lift.

By Chris Brown

We gave two seasoned tow truck operators a 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 with a wrecker package for a true workout and let them sound off on the results.

Tags: 2008 Dodge Ram 5500, Dodge, tow trucks, wrecker package

July 2008, Business Fleet - Feature

Suzuki: The Right Vehicles at the Right Time

By Paul Dexler

With good fuel economy ratings, a 100,000-mile, seven-year zero-deductible limited powertrain warranty and new incentives, Suzuki is ready to make a splash in fleet.

Tags: fuel economy, Suzuki, Suzuki in fleet, SX4 Series

July 2008, Business Fleet - Feature

2009 Dodge Ram: Less Fuel, More Power

By Chris Brown

For the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, Dodge engineered 13 percent more power into its new HEMI and still managed an improvement in fuel economy.

July 2008, Business Fleet - Feature

The Future of In-Car Communications

By Chris Brown

”Find me the nearest hardware store that sells Western Red Cedar shingles at the lowest price. Then direct me there.” Talking to your car using telematics, Wi-Fi and mobile computing promise to revolutionize productivity in the vehicle.

Tags: Hughes Telematics, In-Car Communications, mobile computing , telematics, Wi-Fi

July 2008, Business Fleet - Feature

Donation Drive

By Daryl Lubinsky

Donating your out-of-service vehicles to charity helps your business get a better tax deduction, reduce liability and receive positive public relations.

July 2008, Business Fleet - Feature

Considering Alternative Fuels? Funding Help Is Available

By Daryl Lubinsky

Applying for government incentive programs to green your fleet doesn’t have to be daunting, if you know where to look and who can help.

Tags: alternative fuels, environmentally friendly fleet , government incentives, Green funding

May 2008, Business Fleet - Feature

How Vehicle Signage Can Boost the Bottom Line

“If 100 people walk by this car, I guess 99 would have to touch it,” says Richard Daniel, owner of Stucco Works, regarding the synthetic stucco used to decorate six classic Volkswagen Beetles. The company uses the decorated Bugs as fleet vehicles and parks them outside of jobs.

By Lynn Tilton

Studies show that vehicle signage can generate impressions at a cost-per-thousand that’s far less than other forms of promoting your company. But with a scant 1.5 seconds for drivers to take in the message, effective sign design is key.

Tags: business promotion, marketing, vehicle signage

May 2008, Business Fleet - Feature

The Route To Success

By Daryl Lubinsky

In light of skyrocketing fuel prices, all opportunities to improve your fleet’s routing efficiency should be examined, whether they’re technology-based products, do-it-yourself solutions or better communication with clients.

Tags: Routing, routing efficiency

May 2008, Business Fleet - Feature

Best Practices: Reporting the Accident and Handling the Claim

By Joan Shim

“I was just in an accident. What do I do?” Have you reinforced your procedures for handling a fleet driver in a damaged vehicle lately?

Tags: accident claim, Accident Management, accident reporting

May 2008, Business Fleet - Feature

How to Identify At-Risk Drivers

By Staff

Since the driver of a company vehicle is given a responsibility for an asset worth thousands of dollars and that costs thousands more to operate, the company has a responsibility to recognize and identify drivers who pose a risk.

Tags: At-Risk Drivers , risk management

March 2008, Business Fleet - Feature

Striking the Balance: MVR Checks and Privacy Laws

By Richard Alaniz

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.

Tags: motor vehicle record , MVR Checks , Privacy Laws

March 2008, Business Fleet - Feature

RFID Technology Can Help Manage Fleet Loads

By Paul Dexler

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

Tags: Fleet Loads, Radio frequency identification , RFID, RFID tags

March 2008, Business Fleet - Feature

The Armadillo’s High Profile