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SelecTrucks Extends Down Payment Match Promotion through Year-End PORTLAND, OR - SelecTrucks is extending its popular Down Payment Match promotion through December 31, 2010, matching 100 percent, up to $2,500, of a small fleet's or owner-operator's down payment.

Leasing

Look no further for the latest news, best practices and expert insights on construction fleet leasing management. Count on us for a steady stream of new information on products, services, trends and leasing developments.
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Safety & Accident

Targeted news and advice on the Safety and Risk-related issues critical to fleet management. Extensive coverage of safety news, product reviews, cost calculators, accident management, driver training and comprehensive archives.
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Remarketing

Get the expert information and research you need for fleet remarketing. Learn how to increase vehicle residuals while effectively using resale channels and lowering deprecation costs from the articles, tools and expert insight provided in this comprehensive channel.
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Fuel Management

Refine your approach to your fleet's oil and gas management with the help of the following articles on fuel costs, best practices, efficiency strategies and alternative vehicles and fuel.
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Green Fleet

Use the alternative energy revolution to your advantage and learn the newest ways to reduce fuel costs, explore hybrid and electric vehicles and develop non-traditional energy solutions. You’ll find when you shrink your carbon footprint and improve your green image, you get a lot more public relations mileage.
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GPS / Telematics

The Telematics section offers news, articles and tips on the latest technology for routing your fleets as well as providing safety and security with GPS and related technology.
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Software

Software plays a pivotal role in helping construction fleet managers improve costs, safety and efficiency. Educate yourself on the latest software innovations, from telematics and GPS navigation to new ways of managing drivers and fleet loads.
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Maintenance

Learn the latest on fleet vehicle maintenance from our news entries and articles. We offer product updates, maintenance cost stories, and company profiles.
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Vehicle Research

Find exclusive fleet vehicle research and valuable insights in one easy-to-search location. Stay current on the hottest technology advances and construction vehicle specs—from large hybrid trucks, medium duty work trucks, van bodies to heavy equipment and more.
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RESEARCH AND BEST PRACTICES
Whitepaper: Improve Customer Service Quality with a GPS Fleet Tracking System
Implementing a robust GPS fleet tracking solution can improve customer service. It will improve response time, invoicing accuracy, and fleet visibility.
Reducing Fleet Spend Using Fleet Management Software
See how Cox Communications captures its complex and disparate fleet and operational data across its divisions and operating companies and then extrapolates real-time information, resulting in leveraged acquisition costs and a reduced fleet spend.
Gain Control Over Fleet Costs With Sensor Sensibility Whitepaper
Have you considered adding sensors to your AVL solution? Intelligent Fleet Management can help your organization increase its operating margin, boost efficiency and deliver better customer service. Download this whitepaper and learn how to take control over fleet costs.
Primary Benefits of Using GPS Tracking
GPS Technology can be used to increase productivity, improve customer service, assist the employee in having a better safety record, help lower fuel costs, reduce overtime pay and lower insurance rates. View this comprehensive whitepaper to see how.
Executive Report: How to Use GPS to Measure a Quality Stop
The next step in using GPS tracking technology is to manage miles, fuel and customer activity together to achieve greater net profit per visit.
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Market Trends

Mike Antich
Do You Know What Your Drivers Are Really Doing?

By Mike Antich
Do you really know who is driving your company-provided vehicles? Often the "at-work" persona of an employee is not the true indicator of their behavior when no one is watching. Recently, someone forwarded me a link to a chat room for pharmaceutical reps. I did a search of posts that included the phrase "company car" and, in short order, I was shocked at some of the comments written about their use of company cars and how drivers play "the system" to their advantage.

The Need to Extend 50-Percent Bonus Depreciation

By Mike Antich
First-year 50-percent depreciation, known as bonus depreciation, expired Jan. 1, 2010. An amendment to retroactively extend bonus depreciation through the end of calendar-year 2010 has been added as an amendment to H.R. 5297. Bonus depreciation has been benefical to commercial fleets, especially those with long-life assets. As an industry, we need to urge members of Congress to pass H.R. 5297. But this is easier said than done due to the many other contentious issues in the bill.

Uptick in Fuel-Related Problems in Diesel Trucks

By Mike Antich

Who Will Succeed You as Fleet Manager?

By Mike Antich

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Archive

Decisive Telematics Action Steps for Fleets in 2010

12/17/2009

Date: Thursday, December 17, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m., PST, 2:00 p.m. EST

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ARI Hosts Fleet Management Workshop in So. Cal.

Thirty-five fleet professionals from 20 agencies participated in a two-day fleet management seminar event, hosted by Automotive Resources International.

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NTEA Work Truck Show Heads to Chicago

For the first time, the National Truck Equipment Association will stage its annual conference in the Windy City, offering more than 40 intensive educational programs and the “world’s largest vocational truck show.”

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New Work Engines of Tomorrow

From hybrids to electric vehicles, it is important to have the right fuel to drive down fuel costs.

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Vehicle Graphics Do's, Dont's, and Advice

Utilized as advertisements or mobile billboards, vehicle graphics can give fleet vehicles an identity. The pros advise not to make designs too busy or complicated, and communicate needs and requirements clearly.

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Pros & Cons: Aluminum vs. FRP Van Bodies

Each material offers benefits and drawbacks. Aluminum may be less expensive, but fiberglass reinforced plywood (FRP) is sturdier. Evaluate your truck application to determine which factors matter most.

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Dodge Debuts First-Ever Ram Crew Cab

The all-new 2009 Ram is Dodge’s first entry into the largest and fastest-growing part of the market — Crew Cab. The new model offers more than 35 new or improved features, including a new 5.7L Hemi V-8.

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Ford & Smith Collaborate on All-Electric Vehicles

Ford and UK-based Smith Electric Vehicles have launched two vehicles based on a Ford chassis. A zero-emissions light-duty van and medium-duty truck are expected to begin U.S. manufacturing by the end of 2008.

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Telematics Cuts 200-Truck Fleet Annual Fuel Spend by Nearly $200K

The wireless system helps a lumber transport company prevent unauthorized use, decrease idling time, and avoid maintenance problems.

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New F-150: Lighter, Leaner, and Even Meaner

The new 2009 Ford F-150 remains a strong performer in the full-size pickup market. It now has a lighter frame to boost fuel economy.

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10/18/2010 - 10/19/2010

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In This Issue:
Here are the Highlights

  • Isuzu Introduces 2011 NPR ECO-MAX Truck
  • How You Can Minimize Driver Distraction Liability Exposure
  • 6 Cost-Effective Strategies for Purchasing Trucks From Dealer Stock
    And much more…