November 2010, Work Truck - Feature
By Sean Lyden
Service technicians utilize a variety of tools and equipment that must be kept organized and within reach. With the multitude of available options, these seven questions will help narrow the field.
Tags: Spec'ing
The same van specs used for the past 10 years might not match fleet requirements today. Several steps are outlined to ensure the best cargo van is selected for fleet needs.
Tags: Cargo Vans, Spec'ing
September 2010, Work Truck - Feature
Do some homework before making an out-of-stock purchase to avoid paying higher prices. Read on for tips to planning a dealer stock purchase.
Tags: light-duty trucks, medium-duty trucks
March 2010, Work Truck - Department
By Lauren Fletcher
Highlighted are products for the work truck industry. This issues focus: Safety.
Tags: Saddle Box, SnowEx, Weather Guard
March 2010, Work Truck - Feature
Effective Jan. 1, the heavy-duty onboard diagnostic (HD OBD) ruling requires truck manufacturers install OBD systems on trucks 14,001-lbs. GVWR or greater.
Tags: EPA, heavy-duty trucks
By Mike Manges
Reducing trailer-tire rolling resistance is a goal for most fleets. These tires take more abuse and are more likely to experience en route failure than any other tire position.
Tags: Bridgestone, Cooper Tire & Rubber Co., Goodyear, SmartWay, Yokohama
By Cheryl Knight
Is your fleet safe? Minimize driver risk and lower accident rates through a safety and risk management program. Whether outsourced or run in-house, a comprehensive program is critical.
Tags: best practices, risk management
From tracking preventive maintenance to reducing vehicle idling and fuel consumption, truck-based fleets are adding telematics devices to their fleet vehicles to improve operations.
Tags: Kennecott Utah Copper, Nestle, telematics
By Chris Brown
Downsizing to a smaller truck or van can improve your total cost — if you can afford the downgrade in capabilities.
Tags: right-sizing, Spec'ing, Vincentric
Meeting super ultra low emission vehicle (SULEV) II emission standards, ROUSH’s line of propane-fueled Ford E-Series vans was prompted by fleet manager interest.
Tags: E-Series, Propane, ROUSH
By Chad Simon
A partnership between P&H Mining Equipment, Stellar Industries, and Equipment Upfitters allows P&H crane operators to safely lift and move heavy equipment without fear of overload.
By Ashley Willis
Portland, Ore.-based Freightliner introduces the Business Class M2 112 NG, its first natural gas-powered truck. 2010 EPA emissions-compliant, the truck is targeted for natural gas utilities, port operations, and municipalities.
Tags: Freightliner, natural gas
January 2010, Work Truck - WebXclusive
By Staff
Top viewed stories included "What Fleet Managers Should Know About Diesel Particulate Filters," "Aftermarket Crew Cab Conversions Offered for Several Medium-Duty Trucks," and "Materials of Trade - Are You Sure You Know the Limits?"
January 2010, Automotive Fleet - Feature
In a tough economy, cash is king, and one way a company can create cash is by selling a fleet and leasing it back. The timing of such an arrangement must be carefully considered.
August 2009, Government Fleet - WebXclusive
By Paul Dexler
Safety is a major consideration when lifting and working under an object weighing several tons. Resources are available to shop managers on lift inspection, proper operation, lifting procedures, and mechanic training.
Tags: Lift
July 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Joe Bohn
The West Palm Beach-based utility fleet operates more than 60 Class 7 conventional and electric plug-in hybrids and will add more in the future.
Tags: Bucket Truck, Florida Power & Light, FPL, PHEV
By Jason Mathers
Metrics to measure fleet environmental progress must go beyond simply totaling the number of hybrid and alt-fuel vehicles. A new generation of metrics will track fleet greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions.
Tags: benchmarking, EDF, GHG
July 2009, Government Fleet - Feature
Maintaining off-road equipment is not an easy feat, but with these tips, managing the equipment can be a much easier, not to mention cost effective, task.
Tags: Bright Ideas, fuel, maintenance
July 2009, Work Truck - Feature
By Steve Frisch
The DOT has just informed you that your transportation operation will be audited. Are you prepared? Do you know what records will be reviewed? Do you comply with the regulations?
Tags: DOT
By Russ Cass
Reviewing payload, cargo requirements, access, mileage, and roadway requirements can be the answer to saving costs and simplifying fleet vehicle choices.
Tags: Audit, fuel
By Cindy Brauer
Consulting end users - drivers, service techs, warehouse managers, etc. - is the first critical step in developing efficient, safe cargo management systems. They are the experts in how the cargo is used.
Commercial vehicles need auxiliary power to operate tools, equipment, and cell phone chargers. New technology offers exciting new technological developments in auxiliary power.
What should a company look for in insurance coverage for its fleet vehicles? An industry expert suggests a regular policy review and offers guidelines to obtain insurance best suited to individual company needs.
Tags: accident reporting, liability
Customizing truck beds can help improve work truck driver efficiency and productivity, while keeping tools and equipment safe. The following truck bed accessories are a few of the options currently available in the market.
May 2009, Government Fleet - Feature
By Shelley Mika
Caterpillar uses telematics to put fleet managers on the jobsite without ever leaving their workstations.
Tags: Caterpillar, off-road equipment, telematics
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By Mike Antich Between 2001 and 2010, there were a record 38,000 new regulations published in the Federal Register. One sobering caveat is that these regulations do not include the even larger number of regulations introduced by state, county, and municipal governments, along with local regulatory agencies. Invariably, this multitude of regulations has impacted fleet management.
By Mike Antich Until the advent of telematics devices, idling was not perceived to be a major problem for fleets. But once engine data was captured by fleets on a large-scale basis, it quickly became apparent that idling represented a significant and widespread problem. The amount of unnecessary idling varies by fleet, but some fleets have recorded idling as much as 35 percent of the time. Here's what you can do about it.
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