There are powerful benefits to having a procurement partner in getting the vehicles and equipment a fleet needs. Any fleet seeking a smooth partnership with its procurement department will find these four tips worth their while.
A side-by-side comparison of the venerable models and newcomers shows that there’s a van for every type of cargo.
Through Dec. 31, 2013, Kenworth medium-duty trucks financed through PACCAR Financial can receive an additional year of coverage.
Experts share their advice on how fleet managers can most effectively manage an upfit “crisis” and get things back on track.
The N-Series from Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) was named Work Truck magazine’s 2013 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year at the 2012 NTEA The Work Truck Show, held March 6-8 in Indianapolis.
The high cost of gasoline and diesel and a desire to reduce vehicle emissions have led many government agencies to purchase vehicles that run on compressed natural gas (CNG). From fleets just starting their investment in the alternative fuel to long-time users looking to expand their CNG fleet, these agencies explain how and why natural gas works for them.
In having staff test hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles in commuting applications and planning the installation of a publicly available fueling station, the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is helping in the development of an emerging alternative-fuel vehicle.
The State of Illinois took delivery of 15 battery-electric vehicles last year as part of efforts to “green” state fleet operations.
The State of Indiana and King County, Wash., transportation departments leverage diverse on-site refueling methods for their propane-autogas vehicles. From a centralized fueling facility to a network of more than 100 stations statewide, these fleets have invested in fueling infrastructure and are seeing significant fuel savings.
While many laws are in place to prevent on-road collisions, driver distraction — caused by everything from eating to mobile device usage — still remains a weighty Concern within fleets. However, reviewing current trends and tips can help fleets gain a better understanding in order to help mitigate the problem.
The redesigned 2014 edition sports enormous front fenders, swooping lines and stylish new front and rear ends, all part of Mazda's new "Stylish, Insightful, and Spirited" design concept.
Chrysler's Fiat 500 joined the U.S. market last year. For 2013, the Italian carmaker made some refinements and added a 135-horsepower turbo to split the difference between the base engine and the Abarth performance models.
Vehicle retrofits and fueling station construction aren’t the only expenses when switching to compressed natural gas (CNG). However, even when considering the total cost of CNG, the payback period can be as short as three years.
While the 2013-MY Ram 1500 doesn't look much different on the outside, the base engine is now a 3.6-liter beast of a V-6 that offers a huge boost in power and fuel economy over the outgoing 3.7. And all that power is complemented by a redesigned frame.
The compact sedan had begun to lag behind rivals such as the Honda Civic, Ford Focus and Mazda3, but an all-new interior and exterior and impressive fuel economy numbers make the 2013 Sentra difficult to overlook.
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