Overloading can have serious consequences for truck fleets ranging from accidents to increased maintenance costs to DOT citations. Make sure fleet trucks are properly spec’d and that drivers avoid “pack-ratting” tools and other supplies.
November 10, 2014
Fleet managers must consider a wide range of options when deciding on converting their truck fleet to natural gas.
May 20, 2014
Innovative, new technologies and advances in engineering are creating lighter, stronger, and more fuel-efficient truck bodies than ever before.
March 12, 2014
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.
March 11, 2014
After a four-year “resting period,” the compact van is back, alive and well, and offering even more options than ever.
November 8, 2013
Making a mistake in the design, material selection, and maintenance of vehicle graphics can project the wrong impression and be costly in the long run.
September 18, 2013
The primary reasons to buy a liftgate include reducing the risk of injury and the ability to increase efficiency and productivity. However, there are several points to remember when considering available options.
June 26, 2013
Experts share their advice on how fleet managers can most effectively manage an upfit “crisis” and get things back on track.
May 28, 2013
Incorrectly spec’ing a refrigerated truck can be costly to both a fleet and a company’s clients. Knowing what mistakes to avoid when spec’ing can go a long way to impacting the bottom line and increasing company business.
March 14, 2013
While it is tempting to adopt a “more-the-merrier” approach to vehicle spec’ing, fewer specs can actually offer more options, netting happier drivers and fewer administrative headaches.
February 5, 2013
To determine whether an extended warranty is right for your fleet, review vehicle usage, lifecycles, and replacement policies.
January 17, 2013
When the recession hit in 2008, instead of increasing the lifecycle of its medium- and heavy-duty trucks, Joy Global began shortcycling.
September 4, 2012
Defined by two key measurements, yield strength and percent elongation, steel is being evaluated by a growing number of fleet managers.
September 4, 2012
After decades of few models and even fewer options, the cargo van market is beginning to capture the attention and fill the needs of fleet managers.
July 1, 2012
A decade ago, a manual transmission always beat out an automatic, primarily because it was more efficient — but, times are changing.
May 7, 2012
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