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July 2008, Work Truck - Feature

Cyclng Truck Bodies: Is It a Good or Bad Idea?

By Joe Bohn

As the cost of truck bodies increases due to rising material costs, recycling bodies on new chassis can become more attractive. However, the cost of vehicle downtime to allow for remounting needs to be taken into account.

Tags: GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services, recycling

January 2008, Government Fleet - Feature

Strategic Actions: Simultaneous Fleet Reduction and Greening

Determining fleet reductions seems simple enough, but "the devil is in the details." A key factor to be considered is whether the vehicle is essential to operations.

By David Mills

More fuel-efficient methods can be used to power fleet vehicles. However, fleet reductions can be a confusing process, and requires careful thought and calculation.

Tags: alternative fuels, green, recycling

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Mike Antich
What’s the ‘Tipping Point’ for Fuel Prices?

By Mike Antich
During the past decade, we’ve witnessed a steady escalation of fuel prices with forecasters extrapolating these trend lines to predict even higher future prices. What is the “tipping point” for the price of fuel before it starts to have a significant negative impact on senior management’s desire to operate a company-provided fleet?

Great Executives Empower Their Fleet Managers

By Mike Antich
Exceptional leadership by senior management means inspiring and motivating fleet managers to become great fleet managers. These executives delegate responsibility (and authority) to their fleet managers and empower them to accomplish self-determined tasks needed to achieve corporate goals. They recognize the fleet manager is the subject-matter expert and are open to the new ideas they present.

The Best Time to Control Cost is Before It’s Incurred

By Mike Antich

Green Fleet Initiatives Gain Momentum Despite Cost Constraints

By Mike Antich

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Work Truck - July/August 2011

In This Issue:
Here are the Highlights

  • HINO Targets Expanded Market Share With New Class 4-5 COEs
  • 5 Trailering Mistakes to Avoid
  • Latest Trends in Vocational Fleet Applications
    And much more…