Essential Skills of Good Fleet Managers
By Robert J. Hall
The fleet manager is a crucial part of the modern business. Companies in many industries, from service providers to landscapers, rely on vehicles to deliver products and services to customers. Those vehicles and their drivers must be properly managed.
Fleet managers can enjoy long and interesting careers, but they do require certain skills to thrive in their industries. Here are some of the skills that the best fleet managers possess that make them a good fit for the job.
Understanding Order-To-Delivery Times
It’s critical for fleet managers to have a clear understanding of order-to-delivery times.
These Are the Least Reliable New Cars
Maybe Fiat is Italian for "lots of hassles."
Infiniti, Mercedes, Cadillac … these are among the luxury car brands that find themselves highlighted on a list that every automaker would much prefer to avoid. It’s the 20 Least Reliable New Car “awards” from Consumer Reports.
The study, being published in the December 2015 issue, isn’t yet on newsstands, but a USA Today story offers a sneak peek of the dubious “winners.” Fiat Chrysler came out looking the worst of any automaker, holding five of the 20 spots—for the Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger, Dodge Ram 2500, Jeep Cherokee, and Fiat 500L.
Sustainable Fleet Accreditation – Just Get Involved
Whether your fleet is just implementing a sustainability program - or if you’re already far along in the process - NAFA’s Sustainable Fleet Accreditation Program can help.
Tire Pressure Safety Tips
Although under-inflated tires is a safety hazard, the reality is that the majority of cars on the road are operated with tires at only 80% of capacity - which is a danger to all of us.
