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
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
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.
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?"
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, 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 Sean Lyden
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
May 2009, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story
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
May 2009, Work Truck - Feature
By Kathy Close
Mistakes in complying with federal testing regulations may result in both fines and penalties issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Every year, thousands of motor carriers are cited during FMCSA audits.
Tags: DOT, FMCSA
By Mike Antich
SEE Technology is the basis of all of Isuzu’s product development. Isuzu’s goal is to incorporate three core areas — safety, economy, and environment — in all future products. WT recently traveled to Japan to get a first-hand look.
Tags: economy, environment, Isuzu
By Richard D. Alaniz
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers accommodate an employee's disability or religion. Strategies and procedures can be developed to guide managers in complying with the regulations without creating "undue hardship" to the company.
Tags: compliance
March 2009, Work Truck - Feature
By Bob Raybuck
New federal safety standards covering tire pressure monitoring systems, door locks, occupant protection and crash test requirements, and emissions regulations will impact truck body and equipment upfits.
Tags: National Truck Equipment Association, NTEA
January 2009, Work Truck - Feature
Fleet drivers pose potential financial, safety, and liability risks. Managing those risks begins before an employee driver is hired and involves all stakeholders in the development of a driver assessment program.
Tags: driver safety, risk management
By Mike Butsch
A review of federal regulations will help develop cargo/load securement policies to ensure cargo carried in company vehicles is transported safely, efficiently, and free from damage.
January 2009, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Lisajoyce Vergara
Texting while driving, one of the latest forms of driver distraction, poses significant accident risks and has gained the attention of lawmakers developing anti-texting laws.
Tags: cell phone use, distracted driving, DWT, texting
July 2008, Automotive Fleet - Cover Story
By Mike Antich & Lauren Colin
On average, 20 percent of fleet vehicles are involved in accidents each year. Although this percentage has remained steady from 2005-2007, the cost of repairing these vehicles is rising.
Tags: accident management, CCM, CEI Group, Fleet Response
July 2008, Work Truck - Feature
A CDL holder may be disqualified, if convicted of certain violations, while operating any vehicle. It is important to remember that violations that occur in a driver’s personal vehicle could also result in the loss of a CDL.
May 2008, Work Truck - Feature
By Joe Bohn
Federal regulators are pushing stricter enforcement of complex vehicle safety regulations. Staying up-to-date with the mandates help commercial fleets avoid heavy fines or shut-downs for noncompliance.
March 2008, Work Truck - Feature
It’s 2 p.m. Do you know where your trucks are, and, more importantly, what they are doing there? New technology can help you find out. But there can be employee relations downsides.
Tags: GPS
Available on 27 GM truck, van, and SUV models, OnStar helps keep fleet drivers on the road and heading in the right direction. In the event of an accident, help is summoned automatically or is just one button-press away.
Tags: driver safety, General Motors Corp., OnStar, vehicle diagnostics
February 2008, Automotive Fleet - Feature
By Richard Alaniz
State and federal laws restrict how companies obtain, use, store, share, and discard confidential information contained in employee driving records. Noncompliance with these laws can result in lawsuits and penalties.
January 2008, Fleet Financials - Feature
By Robert Martines
Successful auto claim collectors are well prepared, know the laws and regulations in their states, and are ready to challenge insurers whose practices are meant to intimidate.
Tags: Subrogation
January 2008, Work Truck - Feature
Cargo partitions add safety and security to fleet vans and can be utilized to turn the front of the cab into a work space.
Tags: Vans
By Chris Brown
Head curtain side airbags and enhanced technology glass (ETG) are standard on passenger vans. ETG is a special three-layer glass designed to reduce the risk of ejection during a crash.
Tags: General Motors Corp., Vans
Hazmat fines can cost your company tens of thousands of dollars. Familiarity with key areas of the MOT can save time, money, and confusion.
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