Business Fleet - Current Articles

November 2010, Business Fleet - Cover Story

New Strategies for Managing Diesel Fleets

Idaho Youth Ranch’s Gregg Crow says leasing new trucks was the best way to facilitate the nonprofit’s plan to expand its distribution network.

By Chris Brown and Tariq Kamal

Soaring pump prices and new emissions controls have made running trucks and vans on diesel an expensive proposition. Learn how fleet managers and OEMs are responding to the high cost of lower emissions.

Tags: diesel, Emissions, fuel, fuel economy, leasing, fleet management

January 2009, Business Fleet - Feature

Chevrolet Silverado Repeats As Fleet Truck of the Year

By Chad Simon

Fuel efficiency, low operating costs, user-friendliness, reliability and safety are all features that helped propel the Silverado to its second straight Fleet Truck of the Year title.

Tags: Chevrolet, hybrid, fuel, fuel management

January 2009, Business Fleet - Feature

Chevrolet Malibu Voted 2009 MY Fleet Car of the Year

By Cheryl Knight

Chevrolet wins Fleet Car of the Year four years running. This year, fleets commend the Malibu for exceptional fuel economy, impressive styling and reduced maintenance expenses.

Tags: Chevrolet, fuel, Fleet Car of the Year

November 2008, Business Fleet - Cover Story

Take Control of Your Fuel Spend

By Chad Simon

Do you really know when your employees are stealing fuel? A reputable fuel card program all but eliminates instances of misuse by nailing every purchase down to location, driver, time of day, miles per gallon and fuel grade.

Tags: fuel

November 2008, Business Fleet - Feature

Bug Doctor Crushes Fleet Costs

By Chad Simon

Paramus, N.J.-based pest control company clamps down on expenses with a GPS system, fuel card and strict preventive maintenance.

Tags: leasing, Maintenance, GPS, fuel

November 2008, Business Fleet - Feature

Eco-Driving in the Real World

By Cindy Brauer

Fleet drivers put fuel-conscious techniques to the test on a street course in Phoenix.

Tags: fuel, eco-driving

November 2008, Business Fleet - Feature

How Fleet Managers Can Encourage Eco-Driving Habits

By Chad Simon

By driving responsibly, fleet drivers can increase their overall fuel efficiency by up to 24 percent.

Tags: fuel, MPG, eco-driving, EPA

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: diesel, fuel, Alternative Fuels

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, Suzuki

November 2007, Business Fleet - Feature

Fuel Cards Can Save You Money

By Chris Brown

With comprehensive reporting, driver convenience and fuel savings of 15 percent or more, joining a fuel management program should be a no-brainer. Now the hard part –which program is best suited for your fleet?

Tags: fuel cards, fuel

September 2007, Business Fleet - Feature

20 Ways to Save Fuel

By Chris Brown

Although fuel prices continue to hit record highs, you can take action to maximize fuel efficiency. Here are 20 suggestions for better fuel economy and best practices from small fleet operators.

Tags: fuel

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The Emerging Trend of Simultaneous Remarketing on Multiple Online Platforms

By Mike Antich
When you electronically buy an airline ticket, you do so through an electronic hub, such as Egencia. When realtors electronically list homes for sale, they use a multiple listing service for all other realtors to simultaneously see the property listing. Many see comparable change occurring for the remarketing of vehicles in the wholesale market. The consensus among remarketers is not “if” this will occur, but “when.” And, just as important, most see it happening sooner, rather than later

June 29, 2007: A Seminal Day in the History of Fleet

By Mike Antich
Significant dates in the history of fleet management, which ushered the start of profound change in the industry, include: Oct. 16, 1973 - The first OPEC oil embargo, which completely altered the types of vehicles driven by fleets and August 12, 1981 - IBM’s launch of its first desktop computer, which expanded computerization beyond the IT department to the desktop of every fleet manager. In future years, a new milestone date will be recognized - June 29, 2007.

Maximize Fuel Efficiency as a Sustainability Goal

By Mike Antich

Why is the Fleet Manager the Last to Know?

By Mike Antich

Auto Focus

Chris Brown
GM Goes High Touch at Fleet Preview

By Chris Brown
Amid new products such as the light-duty pickups, the 2014 Impala, the Cruze diesel and the announcement of a new small cargo van, it’s the one-on-one attention that sticks with you.

How Will VW Sell 800,000 Units in America?

By Chris Brown
At its annual fleet preview, Volkswagen talked fleet sales, residual strategies, product lineup, three new turbo engines and how diesel can help your costs (but not your heart rate).

A Coda for Coda Automotive

By Chris Brown

What Penske Brings to Car Rental

By Chris Brown

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Business Fleet - March/April 2013

In This Issue:
Here are some of the Highlights:

  • Small Fleet Best Practices
  • How to Improve Your Old Truck’s MPG
  • Finding a Fleet Management Fit
    And much more…