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August 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature

Pros & Cons of Extending Replacement Policy

By Staff

It has been “common wisdom” to replace fleet vehicles in relatively short cycles. Rising costs, however, have led fleet managers to consider lengthening replacement criteria. There are pros and cons to the practice.

Tags: replacement cycle

November 2006, Automotive Fleet - Feature

How Will Accounting Rules Impact Off-Balance

By Bill Bosco

The FASB and IASB have put a new leasing project on their agendas. The outcome will be the creation of one leasing standard applied worldwide. Is this the beginning of the end of off-balance sheet accounting for fleet leases?

March 2010, Work Truck - Department

Product Highlights: Safety

Highlighted are products for the work truck industry. This issues focus: Safety.

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

Freightliner M2 112 Goes All-Natural

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.

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

March 2010, Work Truck - Feature

P&H Deploys New-Generation Crane Technology

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 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.

May 2009, Work Truck - Feature

Medium-Duty Operating Costs Increase in 2008-CY

The biggest factor behind the spike in medium-duty operating costs was the increase in diesel prices, which jumped 32 percent from the then-historical high in 2007. Other factors included increased labor rates and higher taxes.

By Mike Antich

The biggest factor behind the spike in medium-duty operating costs was the increase in diesel prices, which jumped 32 percent from the then-historical high in 2007. Other factors included increased labor rates and higher taxes.

Tags: CARB, diesel, emissions, medium-duty trucks

August 2008, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story

Fleet Interest in Environmental Issues Grows; Challenges Remain

By Staff

PHH Arval conducts an annual environmental survey of public and private sector managers. Eighty percent of the surveyed fleet managers reported a growing interest in fleets’ environmental impact at their companies.

Tags: emissions, green, industry research, PHH

May 2009, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story

Bright Ideas Energize Fleet Management

From acquisition to remarketing, a compilation of best ideas in managing successful, cost-effective, and efficient fleets is presented.

By Cindy Brauer & Thi Dao

From acquisition to remarketing, a compilation of best ideas in managing successful, cost-effective, and efficient fleets is presented.

Tags: accident management, best practices, Bright Ideas, fleet policies, fuel, maintenance management, Remarketing, risk management, sustainability

March 2009, Work Truck - Feature

Navigating California's New Ruling on Diesel Emissions

On Dec. 11, California adopted the most stringent emission standards in the nation for on-road heavy-duty diesel trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 14,000 lbs.

By Sean Lyden

On Dec. 11, California adopted the most stringent emission standards in the nation for on-road heavy-duty diesel trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 14,000 lbs.

Tags: CARB, diesel emissions

January 2010, Work Truck - WebXclusive

Bright Ideas: Off-Road Equipment Maintenance 101

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.

By Ashley Willis

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

May 2009, Work Truck - Feature

ROUSH Introduces Propane-Powered F-250/F-350

After the successful launch of the propane-powered F-150, ROUSH is introducing a liquid-propane conversion for the F-250 and F-350.

By Lauren Fletcher

After the successful launch of the propane-powered F-150, ROUSH is introducing a liquid-propane conversion for the F-250 and F-350.

Tags: alternative fuels, F-250, Ford F-150, Ford F-350, ROUSH

January 2009, Work Truck - Feature

Hybrid Large Trucks: the Road to Viability

By Chad Simon

Through the support of WestStart-CALSTART’s Hybrid Truck Users Forum, 13 utility fleets became early adopters of medium- and heavy-duty hybrid truck technology. Fleet managers report substantial fuel savings and few maintenance issues, though greater production is needed to drive premiums down.

Tags: Florida Power & Light, HTUF, hybrid, Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Edison

January 2009, Government Fleet - Feature

Wirelessly Keeping New York City Streets Clean

With on-the-street inspectors and a wireless reporting system, New York City is making a big dent in street maintenance.

By Shelley Mika

With on-the-street inspectors and a wireless reporting system, New York City is making a big dent in street maintenance.

Tags: New York City, Street Sweeper, wireless services

May 2007, Work Truck - Feature

FordLink In-Vehicle Computer System Goes Mobile

By Chad Simon

Designed to operate in remote environments, the FordLink in-vehicle mobile computer offers Ford truck fleet drivers the convenience of Internet, Microsoft Office, Bluetooth, software installation, and GPS capabilities right when they need it.

March 2010, Work Truck - Feature

EPA HD OBD Ruling Impacts Medium-Duty Fleets

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.

By Sean Lyden

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

March 2010, Work Truck - Feature

Telematics Use Grows in Work Truck Fleets

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.

By Lauren Fletcher

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

January 2010, Automotive Fleet - Feature

When's the Right Time for a Sale/Leaseback?

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.

By Staff

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

How to Maximize Lift Safety

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.

<p>This truck is properly positioned on the lift, with the arms set against the lifting points.</p>

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

November 2008, Work Truck - Feature

New Work Engines of Tomorrow

By Dan Kratz

From hybrids to electric vehicles, it is important to have the right fuel to drive down fuel costs.

Tags: biodiesel, biomethane, electric vehicle, emissions, Freightliner, hybrid, hydrogen, Natural Gas, UPS, work trucks, WorkStar

March 2008, Work Truck - Feature

Re-rating GVWR: Why and How it's Done

If the GVW is rated below 26,000 lbs., the driver does not need a commercial driver’s license.

By Paul Dexler

Sometimes, it is not in a fleet’s best interests to have a vehicle at a given GVWR. Changing the GVWR to a special value can be done, but the process is complicated.

Tags: CDL

March 2008, Work Truck - Feature

Telematics Solutions Help Fleets Improve Productivity & Trim Costs

With Vericom’s MRM solution, Paul J. Rach Co.’s fleet management reduced overtime, fuel cost, and nonallowed vehicle use.

By Cindy Brauer

Mobile resource management (MRM) systems allow fleet managers to track fuel transactions, streamline routing, monitor driver behavior, automate maintenance alerts, and implement other efficiency-producing functions.

Tags: driver behavior, fuel, GPS, GPS Insight, maintenance, telematics, Vericom Technologies

January 2008, Fleet Financials - Feature

Analyzing RFPs: Methodology for Best Practices

By Staff

The RFP process can get bogged down with unneeded detail when procuring fleet programs and services. Reviewing and analyzing responses become cumbersome. Here are some ideas to simplify the process.

Tags: RFPs, vendors

September 2007, Work Truck - Feature

Using Telematics to Manage Truck Fleets

By Tariq Kamal

Fleet managers describe how the ability to track vehicle location, gas consumption, and preventive maintenance has benefited their fleets.

Tags: Fuel Savings, maintenance, telematics

January 2008, Fleet Financials - Feature

How to Determine the Correct Depreciation Reserve

By Staff

Depreciation turns fleet vehicles into “melting” assets. The open-end TRAC lease is an excellent tool to manage depreciation expense; however, maximizing its effectiveness requires establishing the proper depreciation reserve.

Tags: Amortization, depreciation

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What’s the ‘Tipping Point’ for Fuel Prices?

By Mike Antich
During the past decade, we’ve witnessed a steady escalation of fuel prices with forecasters extrapolating these trend lines to predict even higher future prices. What is the “tipping point” for the price of fuel before it starts to have a significant negative impact on senior management’s desire to operate a company-provided fleet?

Great Executives Empower Their Fleet Managers

By Mike Antich
Exceptional leadership by senior management means inspiring and motivating fleet managers to become great fleet managers. These executives delegate responsibility (and authority) to their fleet managers and empower them to accomplish self-determined tasks needed to achieve corporate goals. They recognize the fleet manager is the subject-matter expert and are open to the new ideas they present.

The Best Time to Control Cost is Before It’s Incurred

By Mike Antich

Green Fleet Initiatives Gain Momentum Despite Cost Constraints

By Mike Antich

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Work Truck - September/October 2011

In This Issue:
Here are the Highlights

Isuzu Gases Up N-Series & Launches All-New Reach Commercial Van

Forecast of Medium-Duty Resale Values for 2011-2012

Calculating Commercial Vehicle Weight Distribution & Payload Made Easy
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Construction Fleets Articles

Highlighted are products for the work truck industry. This issues focus: Safety.

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.

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.

The biggest factor behind the spike in medium-duty operating costs was the increase in diesel prices, which jumped 32 percent from the then-historical high in 2007. Other factors included increased labor rates and higher taxes.

From acquisition to remarketing, a compilation of best ideas in managing successful, cost-effective, and efficient fleets is presented.

On Dec. 11, California adopted the most stringent emission standards in the nation for on-road heavy-duty diesel trucks with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) greater than 14,000 lbs.

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.

After the successful launch of the propane-powered F-150, ROUSH is introducing a liquid-propane conversion for the F-250 and F-350.

With on-the-street inspectors and a wireless reporting system, New York City is making a big dent in street maintenance.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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