Operating Costs Increase After Remaining Flat for Five Years

Calendar-year 2018 marks the first time in five consecutive years that fleet operating costs have increased, primarily due to higher gasoline and diesel prices, higher maintenance labor costs, and price increases for replacement tires. This, along with other findings, is revealed in Automotive Fleet’s 27th annual operating cost survey. Merchants Fleet was one of several survey partners.

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Eric Goldfisher

Eric Goldfisher is a Content Manager at Merchants Fleet. He works closely with Merchants' subject matter experts to produce engaging and informative content for Merchants Fleet clients.