Business Fleet – Market Trends

State of the Fleet Market Outside North America

December 22, 2009

The global economic downturn created havoc in the fleet markets in Europe, Australia, Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Here's a summary of each of these regional markets and a forecast of what to expect fro 2010 based on a recent meeting in Barcelona with lessor representatives from each of these regions.

Tags: fleet leasing

Author: Mike Antich | Posted @ Tuesday, December 22, 2009 9:19 AM

A ‘Cash for Clunkers Program’ for Work Trucks

December 1, 2009

Turnover in diesel fleets happens slowly. The average service life for a medium-duty truck is 5-10 years, while a short-haul owner-operator heavy-duty truck typically has the lifespan of 18-20 years. Despite the 2007 and 2010 diesel emission standards, tens of thousands of older, dirtier trucks will remain on the road into the next decade. Is there a way to accelerate the turnover of pre-2007 diesel trucks? One way is a Cash for Clunkers program specifically for work trucks.

Tags: lifecycle costs, replacement vehicles, Cash for Clunkers

Author: Mike Antich | Posted @ Tuesday, December 1, 2009 10:57 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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