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Mobilityby StaffNovember 21, 2015

Trends From the 2015 L.A. Auto Show

The 2015 L.A. Auto Show included a renewed focus on luxury models, experiments in disruptive technology such as hydrogen power and virtual reality-enhanced driving, sportier exterior and interior designs with more emotional appeal, and the rising popularity of electrified powertrains over diesel and other alternative fuel types.

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Operationsby StaffNovember 17, 2015

2017 Ford Super Duty: More Capability, Less Weight

An aluminum-alloy body helps reduce the weight of Ford’s 2017 F-Series Super Duty by up to 350 lbs.

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Operationsby Thi DaoNovember 17, 2015

Toolboxes vs. Spreadsheets: Stepping into the Fleet Manager Role

Fleet managers discuss the challenges of stepping into a management role from the shop floor and the increase of non-technical fleet managers entering the industry.

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Equipmentby StaffNovember 10, 2015

Epoke Spreaders Simplify Anti-Icing Efforts

An Epoke spreader can be used to distribute seven different kinds of materials: salt, sand, split-stone, pre-wetted dry material, liquid, liquid combined with dry material, and pre-wetted dry material and liquid.

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Equipmentby StaffNovember 10, 2015

Alamo TRAXX RF Tackles Trickiest Jobs Year-Round

The remotely controlled machine is both a slope mower and a hydraulic tool carrier capable of operating in difficult terrain.

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Operationsby Jon WhiteNovember 5, 2015

How Detroit's Fleet Survived City Bankruptcy

Two years after Detroit’s Chapter 9 bankruptcy filing, the city fleet has come out stronger, with a fleet that’s leaner, more data-driven, and striving for further improvements.

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OperationsCover Storyby Thi DaoNovember 5, 2015

Paying Your Technicians Incentives for Certifications

Incentive pay can motivate employees to continue their training and help retain experienced technicians. From lump sum payments to higher wages, fleets explain how they implemented their incentive pay programs.

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Operationsby Wilfrid NixonOctober 20, 2015

How to Effectively Manage Salt Use

There is a powerful new suite of tools allowing government agencies to bring their “A” game to every snowstorm.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 12, 2015

Minnesota PFS Draws Regional Fleets

A sold-out Public Fleet Summit in Minnesota gave fleet and public works professionals an opportunity to connect with nearby agencies and learn from nationally recognized fleet professionals.

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Telematicsby Thi DaoOctober 5, 2015

What's New in Motor Pool Technology?

Mobile apps, more integration, better reporting, and heavy equipment sharing are some of the new and upcoming features of fleet car sharing solutions.

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