Minneapolis, Minnesota, April 8th, 2015 Utilimarc, a fleet consulting, analytics, and software company has released an updated version of their Vehicle Replacement Module (VRM). The VRM, originally released in 2012, has been helping fleet professionals determine their lowest vehicle lifecycle cost. Using a comprehensive methodology the updated version of the VRM allows users to:

• Build a defendable vehicle lifecycle plan
• Identify the lowest total lifecycle cost for your assets
• Develop a 5 year vehicle and equipment replacement plan forecast
• Generate a specific list of vehicles and equipment by location that need to be replaced
• Graphically show the consequences of not replacing consistently
• Calculate garage mechanic staffing needs based on the vehicles and equipment being replaced

Users are able to run multiple scenarios based on their unique needs and compare them to make a justifiable decision on which vehicles and equipment to replace. The updated version includes a complete manager level report that assists users in presenting their replacement decisions to leadership. The VRM’s data is exportable, accessible and fully supported by a Utilimarc data analyst.