Direct labor can be summed up as time on task, or any time spent doing a specific task or repair. The work order is open, and as soon as the technician clocks in to perform preventive maintenance, for example, that counts as direct labor. The issue of monitoring and managing indirect labor costs is important because time is so important to fleet management.
Today, it’s out with the Liberty and in with the 2014 Cherokee, a new compact crossover SUV built upon the same Chrysler/Fiat platform as the Dodge Dart and the redesigned Chrysler 200.
The Toyota Tacoma was refreshed for 2014 to remain competitive in a pickup class that also includes the Nissan Frontier and Honda Ridgeline.
The redesigned 2015 Chrysler 500 is slightly bigger, more advanced and radically restyled. With a host of mechanical and technological improvements, it has a realistic shot against midsize rivals such as the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Ford Fusion.
Utility vehicles fill a unique niche in a government's fleet — they can operate on rugged terrain, transport people while also performing work, and navigate tighter spaces than a traditional vehicle, whether inside a facility or out in the woods.
The truck's body is made of high-strength, military-grade aluminum alloy, which Ford says will not only reduce weight but also improve payload, towing, and fuel efficiency.
Over the past few years, the City of Sacramento has pioneered a number of alternative-fuel programs, including the use of renewable natural gas produced by food waste.
Agencies with fleet-replacement budgets have begun selecting the Chevrolet Caprice PPV, Dodge Charger Pursuit, Ford Police Interceptor sedan, and Ford P.I. Utility to patrol their jurisdictions.
Innovative, new technologies and advances in engineering are creating lighter, stronger, and more fuel-efficient truck bodies than ever before.
New developments, technologies, and trends in hybrid-electric, medium-duty trucks could give fleet managers the incentive they need to take a closer look at how hybrid options could help reduce overall costs.
The Kenworth T880 is especially suited for a variety of vocational fleet applications, including dump, mixer, refuse, and heavy-haul applications. The Kenworth T880 comes standard with the 12.9L PACCAR MX-13 engine.
Fleet managers must consider how the addition of alternative-fuel vehicles changes fleet maintenance and repair. For those deciding to keep this in-house, there are various options available for technician training.
Law enforcement agencies can use asset forfeiture to snare unmarked narcotics cars.
Federal funding for alternative fuels may be slowing down. How will this affect government fleet adoption of alternative fuels?
New hybrid off-road equipment promises to reduce fuel consumption, but how long will it take to pay back the added cost?
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