Articles

Operations•by Staff•March 1, 2004

How To Negotiate A Fleet Management Agreement

With the extensive menu of leasing and fleet management services available, fleet management agreements can be confusing. It is important to understand what to look for and what negotiable issues are.

Operations•by Terry Flesia•May 1, 2003

Choose the Right Fuel Stations - Save 25%

You fuel your company vehicles at a certain nearby station — or you simply allow your drivers to gas up wherever they want. Does it really matter much? The price — give or take a penny or two — is all pretty much the same. Right? Wrong!

Operations•by Terry Flesia•May 1, 2003

Fuel Cost and Reader Input

A couple of items have developed since my last column that are worthy of bringing to your attention.

Operations•by Terry Flesia•March 1, 2003

Are You Being Fuelish?

Hi there! My name is Terry. Steve Elliott, the executive editor of Business Fleet, also edits F&I Management and Technology, another Bobit magazine. Between the two, Steve's "cup runneth over," so I've come on board to give Steve a hand with Business Fleet.

Operations•by Wayne Reynolds•January 1, 2003

Five Steps To Properly Spec'ing a Truck

Knowing the fundamentals of pickup selection and spec'ing can ensure you get the right truck for the job.

Operations•by Carl Nelson•November 1, 2002

Can Your Vehicles Carry the Load?

To obtain the proper vehicle for the job, determine the requirements the vehicle needs to fulfill.

Operations•by Steve Elliott•November 1, 2002

Think Twice About Driver Reimbursement

If you're like a lot of company vehicle managers, unless you currently reimburse, you've asked yourself at some point whether it night be a good idea to reimburse employees for the use of their personal vehicles, rather than providing company vehicles.

Operations•by Elaine F. Wagener•September 1, 2002