Why should business owners go with leasing over owning company vehicles? Buying a car means you have to pay a loan over a specified period of time, and you will have to pay this loan even if the value of the car drops below the amount on the loan. The most common scenario where this can arise happens when the car crashes.
Topics: Fleet Financing
When you hear the word "telematics," your eyes probably glaze over and your ears magically shut off. It's a big word you expect to hear from geniuses like Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, as he unveils the company's newest technology. Don't let the word intimidate you, however.
Topics: Telematics
Plenty of strategies out there lower the cost of your fleet, but we're going to discuss asset management strategies to help you optimize your fleet. Through effective asset management, you can meet goals and reduce spending, meet customer demands and increase your efficiency.
Topics: Fleet Management
Parking lots are some of the most dangerous places to drive car or truck fleets because of the constant movement of vehicles, and when the lot becomes congested, the frequency of accidents go up even more. You have to take measures to protect yourself and reduce the chances of having an accident in the parking lot.
Topics: Fleet Safety
When operating a fleet-centered business, like any business venture, your goal is to control the bottom line while providing necessary services to stay on top of the business.
Topics: Fleet Financing
There are several steps necessary to design fleet financing that is customized to your specific business requirements. To prepare for fleet financing, you must first analyze your business and your resources.
Topics: Fleet Financing
It's important to have safe drivers on the road. Wilmar is here to help you make that happen. Our Fleet Risk and Safety Management program integrates consultative expertise and additional safety services to help keep your drivers safe while cutting your expenses and risk.
Some road accidents are unavoidable. But the majority are completely preventable - caused by bad driving habits, poor vehicle maintenance, poor road design, etc.
Topics: Fleet Safety
Many companies see hiring a fleet management company (FMC) as a cop-out to managing their fleet themselves. They see it as a way to "brush off" their business responsibilities onto another company. In reality, nothing could be further from the truth.
Topics: Fleet Management
If you are managing a fleet, then fleet safety is one of your primary concerns - you need to protect drivers, passengers, and cargo as well as your own bottom line. The roads are more dangerous than they ever were - 2016 was the deadliest year on American roads in nearly a decade, thanks to lower gas prices and an increase in distracted driving.
Topics: Fleet Safety
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Wilmar Is Always Working In Your Best Interest: The W.I.Y.B.I Promise
Wilmar eliminates a lot of headaches ... they take the pressure off so we can do what we do best. With our clean cars and Wilmar’s expertise, we always get more money than we expect at the end of a lease.
Carl Howard President, Auto Bell Car Wash
Wilmar’s incredible. They care only about our needs ... delivering and maintaining the perfect vehicles for the job. I trust them. And when there’s a problem I make one phone call. Problem solved.
Kyle Hilliard Controller, Assa Abloy
We have a fleet of nearly 100 vehicles hitting the road every day. And every hour we spend worrying about acquiring, upfitting and maintaining these vehicles is an hour spent not doing what we do best. I leave it to the experts.
Trent Haston President/CEO, Roby Family of Companies
"One of the best decisions we made in the past year was to partner with Wilmar. They are a one-stop shop that professionally handles all of our requests in a very timely fashion. They make it easy for us to meet our customer demands."
Michael Griffin CFO / IT Director, ETAK Systems LLC
The comprehensive solutions Wilmar provides their clients results in significant cost savings and efficiencies that their clients enjoy. Unlike national firms, Scott and his team are life-long residents of the Charlotte, NC area. Having this ability to provide service continuity is a hallmark of Wilmar.
Dan Ewald President Ewald Fleet Solutions
Scott is great to work with. His knowledge of the leasing industry and his honest approach is valuable to those who want to better understand auto lease options. I highly recommend Scott and his team for any vehicle leasing needs.
Ward Norris Strategic Account Manager, NC/SC Future Lighting Solutions
"We wanted to thank you all for your commitment to customer service! Our salesman Barry is spot on with details and deliveries on new vehicles and Delice is great to work with on Tag and Titles. Your business partners have delivered good results for us as well. We have had positive experiences using Carolina Upfitters for customized vehicle solutions and your maintenance partner LeasePlan/Network has proven to be a valuable resource for our fleet maintenance needs. Thank you for your dedication to providing professional fleet services that keep our business moving forward, keep up the good work!
Debbie Nayman Fleet Administrator, The Hoffman Companies
"The Wilmar team does something that is almost a forgotten attribute in today's world, they put their customers' needs and service first regardless if it's one vehicle or one hundred. "
Larry Williams Supply Chain Director, Biscuitville Fresh Southern
"Wilmar has been a wonderful partner for us. I had originally decided to handle our small fleet by myself. I quickly determined that I did not have the expertise. Todd Jones came in and saved us significant time and savings. I had not understood the size and scope of the Company. We are grateful for what they do for us. Makes my life so much easier. "
Bill Wentz CFO, J. R. Cole Industries, Inc.
