Training for Keeps: How to Retain Fleet Technicians
Curt Nodland, a technician with Washington County, Ore., is part of a team of technicians who could soon benefit from a new tiered pay scale that is based on ASE…
Read more...Using Cooperative Procurement to Reduce Fuel Costs
With fuel being a major operating cost, reducing purchasing cost by a few cents per gallon can result in big savings. Photo: Vince Taroc Using Cooperative Procurement to Reduce Fuel Costs…
Read more...Reducing Costs by Sharing Fleet Management Software
Currently, four public fleets share one fleet management system and divide costs while learning from each other. Screencapture courtesy of Scott County Reducing Costs by Sharing Fleet Management Software There are…
Read more...8 Ways to Improve Efficiency by Working With Neighboring Fleets
Fleet operations often work along imaginary lines that separate city, county, and state entities. But combining resources can help agencies take advantage of economies of scale. Photo: Getty Images 8…
Read more...Sharing Services, Cutting Costs
The Atlantic County Utilities Authority in New Jersey provides waste and recycling collection services for the City of Vineland while outsourcing vehicle repairs to the Cumberland County Improvement Authority. Photo…
Read more...Diesel Vans Beat Gasoline Models in Total Ownership Cost
A 2.1-liter, turbocharged four-cylinder diesel engine powers the Mercedes Benz Sprinter Worker cargo van. Photo courtesy of Mercedes Benz USA. Diesel Vans Beat Gasoline Models in Total Ownership Cost Diesel-powered…
Read more...The Disconnect Between Fleet Managers & Procurement Managers
There are other corporate functions that do not have procurement category managers. Photo courtesy of Vitamin via Pixabay. The Disconnect Between Fleet Managers & Procurement Managers One way to illustrate…
Read more...Extended Cycling Increases Truck Fleet TCO
To keep the fleet within a manageable age, a consistent replacement budget must be maintained. This is especially true for vocational fleets that require reliable vehicles to complete revenue-generating jobs.…
Read more...The Economics of Sedans vs. SUVs
Demand for crossovers has grown over the past few years. Improved MPG, more interior space, and improved utility have made these vehicles a more attractive option for fleets. Photo via Getty…
Read more...How to Control Rogue Spending in Fleet
How to Control Rogue Spending in Fleet Procurement studies reveal that 20% or more of total corporate spend is for purchases that could have been acquired at a lower cost.…
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