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Gaithersburg, Md. – February 1, 2006 – Fuel costs are soaring and unlikely to
tank any time soon, so the best way to cut your expense is to modify
your driving habits and maintain your vehicle in peak condition.
According to Paul Lauria, President of Mercury Associates, Inc., a
consulting firm specializing in fleet policies and operations for
federal and state agencies, “Even before the current spike in oil
prices, we advised fleet managers to adjust their driving patterns
to contain costs by combining trips and placing more emphasis on
driver training. Our tips to fleets to control fuel costs apply to
all drivers.”
The following ten tips will help virtually anyone who is feeling
drained by fuel costs. Following these guidelines saves money,
enhances the performance of your vehicle while increasing its
residual value, improves driver safety, and is beneficial to the
environment.
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Of course, the best way
to lower your fuel costs is to avoid a trip altogether. And you will
realize benefits to your health if you bike or walk rather than
drive to nearby destinations.
Professional consultants at Mercury Associates have advanced
certifications and education in all areas of the fleet industry and
provide consulting services to both the public and private sectors.
In the fleet industry alone, Mercury consultants have over 300 years
of combined experience and have undertaken projects for more than
250 clients.
About Mercury Associates, Inc.
Mercury Associates is the largest independent fleet management
consulting company in North America. Founded in 2002, Mercury
Associates consultants have provided fleet management and employee
travel and relocation consulting services to more than 400 private
and public organizations, such as U.S. Sprint, General Motors,
Toyota, Walt Disney Company, and federal, state and local government
agencies, including NASA, GSA, Department of State, Department of
Interior, U.S. Army, the states of Michigan and Georgia, New York
City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston. Mercury Associates is a U.S.
Department of Defense and U.S. Small Business Administration
certified small business enterprise. Headquartered in Gaithersburg,
Md., Mercury Associates has offices and consultants located
throughout the U.S. For more information, visit
www.mercury-assoc.com. |
