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SEARCHMENUSEARCHHere we go again…another vendor trying to sell me a load of BS! This one is somewhat complicated, so to keep it brief I will highlight only the important aspects of the proposal. Like the previous ROI or BS post I will not cite the manufacturer’s name, and will reserve my comments until after I have received input from the fleet community.
Read More →It is easy for a fleet manager of any size organization to get caught up in the details of running a fleet. There are so many details that must be tended to on an hourly basis it may seem like we provide more of a process than a product. While it is always important to keep your process working correctly we must be sure that the process reaches a desired end.
Read More →Many government fleet managers will say they are exempt from Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) regulations governing truck weight limits and other safety regulations. This is definitely true for emergency vehicles, snow and ice control equipment, or other public safety applications. However, government fleets are not exempt from operating a safe vehicle as defined by FMCSA regs.
Read More →First, and to put it rather bluntly, virtually everything they listed is subject to interpretation and variation. While there are some variables that appear very reasonable, nearly all of them could be altered positively or negatively. Let’s look at the each variable individually.
Read More →In the world of all that is consecrated in fleet management … (of course I mean the self help books and endless death by power point management seminars) we are taught to be the team leader, promote productivity and educate our departments on all the best practices.
Read More →As I promised in my previous ROI blog, I am posting proposals I receive from vendors that seem too good to be true. My first case is from a manufacturer that compares the operating costs of gasoline vs. propane powered lawn mowers. First, let me state that I am all for the use of alternative and clean-burning fuels.
Read More →Who would have thought that one day a fleet manager would be asked to search for “used” sanitation equipment.
Read More →The multiple price increases for replacement tires occurring year-to-date for calendar-year 2011 point to more increases on the horizon. Most tire industry experts foresee tire price hikes continuing for the balance of this calendar-year, with expectations of another round of pricing increases in calendar-year 2012. There are a variety of factors that will influence future tire price.
Read More →In the straight laced world of government work it is not very often government fleets are thought of as innovators or trend setters. This lethargic city garage mentality must be broken at the back, its head severed and body burned to ashes and scattered to the four winds so that no trace of complacency remains.
Read More →One of the biggest challenges in a small fleet is credibility. Every one is a mechanic right??? Although it is likely true that most people in your organization have managed a few vehicles or at least some of their own vehicles. The natural trend for the department heads is to treat a piece of equipment like it was their own.
Read More →Public sector fleets want to be environmentally friendly, but are often hamstrung trying to balance contradicting political, environmental, and financial issues when procuring green vehicles. At the upcoming 2011 Green Fleet Conference, we will announce our 40 Sustainability All-Stars, who prove that where there is a will, there is way to green your fleet, despite the obstacles.
Read More →Return On Investment is just another fancy term for Cost Vs. Benefit Analysis. You analyze a proposal which claims if you purchase a specific product or service you would eventually gain savings or revenues that exceeded your initial investment. That’s all well and good, but like I said in my first post, not everything is as it seems and some ROIs are based upon completely fictitious and grandiose assumptions.
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