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Rental Operations•by Michael LaPlaca•January 1, 2003

Protecting Your Trade Secrets from the Competition

In 1999, Enterprise won a court decision that provides a glimpse into how car rental companies can prevent ex-employees from disclosing confidential data.

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Rental Operations•by Cathy Stephens•January 1, 2003

Fighting City Hall and Winning

Columbus, Ohio, operators unite to bring a $4 per-day car rental tax to a public vote, in which the tax goes down to defeat 62% to 38%.

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Fleet Acquisition•by Amy LeSage•January 1, 2003

How to Make Money in the Car Rental Business

Some rental operators net pre-tax 20 cents or more on the dollar. With the right plan and enough drive, you can too, advises industry consultant Neil Abrams at the Car Rental Show.

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Fleet Insurance•by Michael LaPlaca•September 1, 2001

Can You Lawfully Require Customers to Purchase CDW or SLI?

Vehicle rental companies, especially independents and smaller franchisees, often ask our law firm whether they can require customers to purchase collision damage waivers or supplemental liability insurance.

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Fleet Insurance•by Andrea Stover•September 1, 2001

Reeling in the Revelers During Spring Break

Every March thousands of college students head south in search of the ultimate party. It's spring break — when they can finally take a breather from the grind and pressures of studying and taking exa...

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Rental Operations•by Andrea Stover•July 1, 2001

Keeping a Watchful Eye on Your Fleet Cars — 24 Hours, Seven Days a Week

Vehicle location systems can transform potential disasters into manageable situations within minutes.

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Remarketing•by Cathy Stephens•July 1, 2001

Ford's Remarketing Arm Focuses on Raising Return on Risk Vehicles

When an at-risk vehicle no longer warrants a place in your fleet, it's time to weigh your remarketing options.

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Rental Operations•by William Lobeck, Jr.•September 1, 1988

Fairness of Taxation of Off-Airport Firms

Car-rental firms doing business off airport property complain of discriminatory taxes they are forced to pay to have access to and provide service for their customers. In this article the president of Thrifty Car Rental addresses this issue.

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