Business Fleet – Market Trends

Are Fleet Managers Still Having Fun?

July 31, 2009

Any long-time fleet manager knows change is the norm in the fleet management profession. However, in the past 12 months, fleet managers have had to deal with unprecedented challenges. In the wake of tumultuous events buffeting the auto industry and ongoing market uncertainty, do fleet managers still think their jobs are fun? Here are their confidential responses.

Tags: fleet challenges, fleet manager, Procurement, job satisfaction

Author: Mike Antich | Posted @ Friday, July 31, 2009 2:25 PM | » Comments(4)

More Diverse Vehicle Selectors:
Will the U.S. Mirror Europe’s Fleet Market?

July 21, 2009

Diverse vehicle selectors offering multiple makes and models are relatively common among European corporate fleets. One of the many reasons is the fragmented fleet market shares of each OEM. In Europe, a large number of nameplates compete for the same commercial fleet business. Could the same future unfold for the U.S. fleet market over the next decade?

Tags: vehicle selectors

Author: Mike Antich | Posted @ Tuesday, July 21, 2009 12:19 PM | » Comments(2)

Top 6 Fleet Trends in the Medium-Duty Truck Market

July 14, 2009

Six key trends will determine Class 3-7 medium-duty truck lifecycle costs in the 2010 calendar-year. They are diesel prices, acquisition costs, resale, maintenance costs, replacement tire expense, and environmental regulatory requirements. Here is a forecast of what to expect.

Tags: remarketing, Acquisition, diesel, resale value, Replacement Tires, Regulations, Medium-duty trucks

Author: Mike Antich | Posted @ Tuesday, July 14, 2009 8:43 AM | » Comments(2)

10 Recommendations:
What Drivers Should Do After a Fleet Accident

July 7, 2009

Drivers must collect as much information as possible when involved in an accident while driving a company-provided vehicle. Failure to do so can lengthen the accident management process and, in a worst case scenario, create unnecessary liability exposure for the company. What information should be collected? What shouldn't be said? Here are 10 do's and don'ts for fleet managers and drivers to follow.

Tags: Accidents, Driver Training, accident reporting, company vehicle

Author: Mike Antich | Posted @ Tuesday, July 7, 2009 11:08 AM | » Comments(3)

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Mike Antich

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Mike Antich has been covering the fleet management and vehicle remarketing markets for more than 20 years. During this period, Mike has written or edited more than 4,600 articles on the subjects of fleet management, manufacturer fleet activities, the fleet leasing industry, and vehicle remarketing. He was inducted in the Fleet Hall of Fame in 2010.

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