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October 2, 2008

J.D. Power: MB Ranks Highest in Heavy-Duty Engine Customer Satisfaction

Mercedes Benz, which supplies engines for Daimler Trucks of North America, received an index score of 760 on a 1,000-point scale.

Tags: Daimler Trucks, Heavy-Duty Truck Engine , J.D. Power and Associates , Mercedes Benz, Truck Engine

February 21, 2008

Daimler Trucks Forms Light Commercial Vehicle Unit

The new operation will be based in Redford, Mich. It will focus on sales, marketing, product strategy and distribution of the Sterling 360, Sterling Bullet and Mitsubishi Fuso Class 3–7 LCOE trucks.

Tags: daimler, Daimler Trucks, Light Commercial Vehicles , Mitsubishi Fuso, Sterling Bullet

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Predictions for Fleet in 2009

By Mike Antich
When looking ahead to the next 12 months, I foresee reduced operating costs for fleets offset by increased depreciation expense caused by anemic resale values and decreased incentive monies. Here’s why I believe this will be the case, along with other predictions for 2009.

2008: One of the Worst Years in Fleet History

By Mike Antich
I can’t recall a year as tumultuous as 2008. The year started with the Jan. 1 termination of the $1.8 billion merger between GE and PHH and ended with the near bankruptcy of GM and Chrysler. In between, we witnessed record fuel prices, then a spectacular freefall in fuel prices, a dismal used-vehicle market, unprecedented credit gridlock, the inability of some fleets to order new-vehicles, and fleet delivery disruptions due to a UAW strike and an epic Midwest flood that submerged rail lines.

Fleets Scramble to Cope With Extended Plant Shutdowns

By Mike Antich

Forecast for 2009: A Litany of Uncertainty

By Mike Antich

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Fleet Financials - January/February 2008

In This Issue:
Otis Elevator Reduces Operational Costs through Quality Initiative, Proven Strategies to Reduce Fleet Costs, Executive Vehicles vs. Driver Reimbursement and much more…