Automotive Fleet, April 2019

AUTOMOTIVE FLEET I APRIL 2019 2 FEATURES DEPARTMENTS 6 Market Trends 8 Letters 10 Industry News 57 Calendar 58 Ad Index 60 Editorial AUTOMOTIVE FLEET ISSN 0005 1519 USPS 038 620 is published monthly with additional issues in April and June by Bobit Business Media 3520 Challenger Street Torrance California 90503 1640 Periodicals postage paid at Torrance California 90503 9998 and additional mailing offices POSTMASTER Send address changes to Automotive Fleet P O Box 3312 Northbrook IL 60065 3312 Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for address changes and new subscriptions to take effect Subscription Prices United States 35 per year Canada 42 per year Foreign 75 per year Single copy price 10 Fact Book 50 The contents of this publication may not be reproduced either in whole or in part without consent of Bobit Business Media CONTENTS APRIL 2019 VOL 58 NO 4 Fleet Manager Salary Increases Driven by Strong Performances More fleet managers reported their salaries rising in 2019 when compared to 2017 which many attribute to increases that are based on achieving corporate goals 14 22 Ford Names New Fleet Director Mark Buzzell is no stranger to fleet As the prior president and CEO of Ford of Canada one of his key responsibilities was managing its Canadian fleet business Buzzell understands fleet and recognizes its importance to Ford 28 Pink is the Color of Success Trophies on Wheels General Motors is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its successful relationship with Mary Kay in providing career cars as incentive rewards to the companys national network of independent beauty consultants 28 40 34 Meet Sheri Hardesty of JLL Taking a global look at the industry after more than 35 years involved in the fleet management side Hardesty enjoys a challenge and a good laugh 38 The 2019 Cadillac XT5 is the Pinnacle Company Vehicle With your senior management behind the wheel of a 2019 Cadillac XT5 AWD model it will create an impression of success with customers Plus it incorporates many intelligent technology features to keep managers connected and productive 40 Fleet Management Veteran Offers Services to Other Fleets Long time fleet manager Michael Bieger along with his wife Karen brother John and sister in law Kathy have founded Black River Fleet providing in depth consulting services to corporate fleets throughout North America 42 New 2019 Ram HD Increases Torque Towing Payload FCA introduced a muscular Ram HD that can generate 1000 ft lb of torque from the all new 67L Cummins Turbo Diesel In addition the Ram HD has a maximum payload of 7680 pounds and towing capability of 35100 pounds 44 Designing the 2020 Silverado HD With Fleet in Mind The heavy duty segment is an important segment for General Motors While designing the 2020 Silverado HD GM made sure to take in fleet input and parlay that input into features that made it into the final product 46 How Technology Streamlines Procurement One way for fleet and procurement to make an informed decision with technology is by analyzing fleet information to track key performance indicators KPIs 50 All New 2019 Chevrolet Blazer Crossover Fills a Mid Size Niche Chevrolet offers a broad range of SUVs the subcompact Trax compact Equinox full size Traverse full size Tahoe SUV and full size Suburban SUV As a midsize crossover the Blazer fills the gap between the Equinox and Traverse 52 Taking a Look at the Past Present and Future of Fleet Jeff Schlesinger who most recently served as president and CEO of LeasePlan recounts his experience in fleet management and provides insight into what the future of fleet may bring