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ArticlesJuly 1, 2004

Understanding & Negotiating a TRAC Lease

Any small business owner contemplating a TRAC lease needs to understand the mechanics of the lease and how to effectively negotiate one.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 1, 2004

Eliminate Chicken Scratch, Crumpled Receipts and Burrito Crimes

Gas is now averaging $2.20 a gallon here in Southern California, making the case for a fuel management program stronger than ever.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2004

How to Cost-Effectively Support Street Maintenance

To be successful, fleet management must develop a partnership with the operating departments, their operators, and vendors. Fleet is the pivotal player in these relationships as it manages equipment from cradle to grave

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ArticlesJune 1, 2004

Two Musts in Fleet Management: Training and Tech

Fleets profit from training by using technology to increase productivity and efficiency, which in turn, lowers costs. Training employees to use new technology effectively is as important as the investment in the technology itself.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2004

Developing a Fleet Business Plan

A fleet business plan forces change when the company has 2,100 vehicles providing electric power to nearly 800,000 customers and delivers nearly 1 million acre-feet of water to a service area in central Arizona.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2004

Accurate Mileage: The Lifeblood of Good Fleet

Nearly every function of fleet vehicle management requires a decision dependent upon accurate odometer reporting. Utah’s Division of Fleet Operations employs a proactive approach to ensure correct mileage data.

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Articlesby Chris BrownMay 1, 2004

Anatomy of a Fleet Scam

How did a fleet supervisor steal 75 vehicles from a 108-vehicle fleet?

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ArticlesMay 1, 2004

Detroit’s Challenge: Weaning Buyers From Years of Deals

To get through the shaky economy of the last two years, carmakers loaded on the perks, ranging from zero percent financing to hefty cash rebates—and consumers got hooked on them. Now the automakers face a huge challenge: weaning consumers from all those discounts.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 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.

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ArticlesMay 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!

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