Automotive Resources International
Strategic Consulting
A Focus on Value & Customer Satisfaction
Waves of change brought on by deregulation, globalization, restructuring and the environment are forcing utilities to comply with a mountain of new and complex regulatory and safety requirements. At the same time, continuing to fulfill customer demand for reliable service, these businesses work hard to stay viable. All too often they get no additional resources to help accommodate their new responsibilities and broader scope of operation.

This daunting challenge puts the vehicle fleets of electric, gas, water and telephone utilities at center stage and demands greater flexibility and productivity from them. ARI works with utilities to help meet the challenge, tailoring solutions that precisely fit the fleet and their individual business model. We also customize their vehicles for the specific work they must do.

  Utility trucks at work
Utilities of all types and sizes with fleets ranging from fewer than 100 units to more than 5,000 come to ARI for our extensive fleet management experience, the responsiveness of our utility industry practitioners, and our history of success delivering:
     
  bullet Specification development based on actual work done by vehicles
  bullet Supply chain management from order to delivery
  Complete licensing services for every requirement of every utility fleet anywhere, including licensing en route to final destination
  Advanced technology that helps utilities build customer satisfaction and reduce TCO
  Maintenance program customized to individual utility and vehicle requirements
  Funding for equipment with separate lease contracts
  Relationships with upfitters based on quality of product and work, turnaround time, status updates, aftermarket support and pricing
  Garage management system that centralizes maintenance information and maximizes workflow
  DOT, IFTA/IRP and compliance
  Availability of bulk fuel programs
  Strategic consulting for best practices and cost improvement
  Remarketing programs that make a utility's trucks and equipment available to the open market facilitating the highest return
 

ARI's reputation for fleet innovation is exemplary. Our strong understanding of the utility business, innovative best practices and advanced technology solidify our leadership in transforming utility fleets from business expenses to strategic assets. More than anything, our success is the work of knowledgeable and collaborative professionals who remain focused on meeting the business challenges of utilities by delivering the high-value solutions that are ARI's heritage.

 

 

 

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