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GPS Making Fleets More Efficient

Wednesday, July 22nd, 2009

A recent study found that companies with fleets using GPS systems have seen reductions in idle times, daily usage and fuel costs.
According to an article posted on automotive-fleet.com, the study showed organizations are installing GPS’s in company vehicles because it not only enables them to be more efficient with cost, but the system is also helping to improve customer service satisfaction rates.
On average participants reported a 25% reduction in idle times, 32% increase in fleet utilization, 22% decrease in fuel costs, 31-percent drop in daily mileage and a 23% boost in workforce productivity.
To read the full story and find out more about the study, click here.

gpsA recent study found that companies with fleets using GPS systems have seen reductions in idle times, daily usage and fuel costs.

According to an article posted on automotive-fleet.com, the study showed organizations are installing GPS’s in company vehicles because it not only enables them to be more efficient with cost, but the system is also helping to improve customer service satisfaction rates.

On average participants reported a 25% reduction in idle times, 32% increase in fleet utilization, 22% decrease in fuel costs, 31-percent drop in daily mileage and a 23% boost in workforce productivity.

To read the full story and find out more about the study, click here.

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Car Owners Looking for Longevity in Recession

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

The harsh economic climate has hit the auto industry hard with sales drastically down, and it seems that consumers aren’t helping.
A recent study conducted by AutoPacific found that 72 percent of the general public plans not to buy a new car in the next year, and 59 percent of new car buyers intended to keep their car for at least four years.  Last year, that number was 45 percent.
So what does this mean for the commercial fleet?  A fleet owner may want to jump at the chance to haggle with desperate automotive sellers for a good price on new fleet vehicles.  But unless keeping up with new vehicle trends is of great importance to your fleet, the most affordable way to keep your fleet in top condition is to follow a strict maintenance routine.  Regular maintenance can double the useful life of your vehicles and keep them from suffering costly breakdowns and spending time in repair shops.  Even something as simple as making sure tire pressure or oil and coolant levels are correct can extend the life of your vehicles.  The less money you spend replacing your fleet vehicles prematurely, the more money you will have to invest in your business.
With credit becoming harder to come by every day, weathering the economic storm with your current vehicles is a smart choice.  However, if you do wish to replace some of your fleet, you can make it more economically viable by investing in more fuel efficient cars: lighter models, vehicles with smaller engine sizes, and hybrids. This will save you money over time in fuel costs and even help the environment!
Whether you decide to keep your current vehicles or replace them, remember that the most important thing is for your fleet to remain efficient and on the road, doing their job and making you money.  For more information on keeping your fleet as efficient as possible, check out FleetCards USA’s tips for improving fuel efficiency.

engineThe harsh economic climate has hit the auto industry hard with sales drastically down, and it seems that consumers aren’t helping.

A recent study conducted by AutoPacific found that 72 percent of the general public plans not to buy a new car in the next year, and 59 percent of new car buyers intended to keep their car for at least four years.  Last year, that number was 45 percent.

So what does this mean for the commercial fleet?  A fleet owner may want to jump at the chance to haggle with desperate automotive sellers for a good price on new fleet vehicles.  But unless keeping up with new vehicle trends is of great importance to your fleet, the most affordable way to keep your fleet in top condition is to follow a strict maintenance routine.  Regular maintenance can double the useful life of your vehicles and keep them from suffering costly breakdowns and spending time in repair shops.  Even something as simple as making sure tire pressure or oil and coolant levels are correct can extend the life of your vehicles.  The less money you spend replacing your fleet vehicles prematurely, the more money you will have to invest in your business.

With credit becoming harder to come by every day, weathering the economic storm with your current vehicles is a smart choice.  However, if you do wish to replace some of your fleet, you can make it more economically viable by investing in more fuel efficient cars: lighter models, vehicles with smaller engine sizes, and hybrids. This will save you money over time in fuel costs and even help the environment!

Whether you decide to keep your current vehicles or replace them, remember that the most important thing is for your fleet to remain efficient and on the road, doing their job and making you money.  For more information on keeping your fleet as efficient as possible, check out FleetCards USA’s tips for improving fuel efficiency.

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FleetCards USA In the News

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

Beverage World recently wrote an article about the importance of managing roller coaster fuel costs in today’s economy. In the article, they site FleetCards USA’s FleetMatch as a “matchmaker” to pair up fleets with the right fuel card to benefit their business.

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Public Transportation Rose Along with Gas Prices in 2008

Monday, March 16th, 2009

publictransit_319092008 brought astronomical gas prices along with a higher percentage of the American public seeking alternate modes of transportation. The American Public Transportation Association recently reported that 10.7 billion trips were made on public transit in 2008, which represents a four percent increase over 2007.

Researchers are, however, hesitant to say if the increase in public transit riders is directly related to the recession and skyrocketing gasoline prices, or if it just marks a shift in the travel habits of Americans.

What do you think: was public transit on the rise due to shifting perceptions or because of the exorbitant cost of fuel in 2008? How were your travel habits affected in 2008?

poll by twiigs.com

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