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Cybergal · **^ Top** #1 01.17.2008

Fleet execs expect fuel to have bigger impact on operations in '08
01/17/2008

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- A recent survey conducted by eyefortransport revealed that the majority of North American fleet executives expect fuel purchasing to become an even bigger challenge this year and are constantly adapting their fuel management decisions as a result.

The Fuel Management for Fleets 2008 Report, conducted over two years with more than 300 North American fleet execs, was aimed at establishing the concerns and strategies of those in charge of fueling North America's fleets amidst concerns over the changing price of oil.
With skyrocketing fuel prices, supply chain issues, new hardware specifications, environmental regulations and evolving technologies, the current climate can be daunting for fleet executives responsible for fueling their vehicles. With this in mind, eyefortransport asked survey respondents to pinpoint the areas that concern them the most, and their strategies for dealing with these challenges.
The industry report showed that traditional fuel purchasing strategies are still the most popular, with 26 percent of respondents relying on negotiations with suppliers, 17 percent negotiating with fuel card companies and 14 percent creating and implementing a fuel-buying plan.

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danc694u · **^ Top** #2 01.18.2008

I feel for every company and O/O in this.

But, it's time to face reality for a lot of folks. Rates need to come UP, period.

Convenant is still quoting rates at $1 per mile.

The only room I see to cut back at this point (if fuel continues to climb) is drivers wages.

Are we ready for that?

gearjammer-2000 · **^ Top** #3 01.18.2008

wages have been flat for ten years ne even close to keeping up with inflation if the were where they should be counting inflation starting pay would be around 75 cents not the 30 cents the average is, the indurstr has been cutting our wages for years gotta keep them record profits going for their investors

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