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Global Fleet•by Lauren Fletcher•October 6, 2020

Class 3-7 Trucks Enhance Capabilities for 2021

The big “brother” to the pickup truck, the Class 3-7 segment are the movers and shakers of today’s new truck world. Here's an overview of the lineup of trucks in this segment ready and available for 2021.

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Operations•by Staff•September 30, 2020

Fleet Readers Sound Off on Safety, Data Overload, COVID & More

This regular column is designed to provide a platform for fleet managers to let their voices be heard to their peers and other fleet professionals.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•September 29, 2020

Fewer Railcar Constraints but Transporter OTD Issues Persist

During the 2020 model-year, the fleet industry did not experience significant railcar-related issues as seen in past model-years. However, fleets did report transportation issues with car haulers and last-mile deliveries to the dealers.

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Upfitting•by Mike Antich•September 29, 2020

Chassis Shortages & COVID Infections Impact Upfitter OTD

Upfitters experienced a whipsaw effect of robust fleet orders straining their pre-pandemic production capacity and within the space of a month were struggling with chassis shortages due to the suspension of vehicle production.

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Operations•Cover Story•by Mike Antich•September 29, 2020

OTD Goes From Bad to Worse in MY-2020

During the pre-pandemic period, 2020 OTD became extended due to a GM strike and strong order demand. The onset of the pandemic nearly halted OTD by idling non-essential fleets and closure of all OEM assembly plants.

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Global Fleet•by Sheena Zimmerman and Mark Ellis•September 28, 2020

Designing the Fleet Facilities of the Future

Learn about the six key considerations in planning an electric vehicle maintenance facility.

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Safety•by Mike Antich•September 23, 2020

COVID-19 Disruption: Fleet’s Greatest Challenge Ever

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has the dubious distinction of being the greatest-ever disruption of fleet. Other past disruptions include two OPEC oil embargoes in the 1970s, the attacks of 9/11, and the credit crisis of 2008-2009.

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Operations•by Brian Wright•September 22, 2020

Five Traits of Effective Fleet Leaders

By cultivating these skills, a fleet leader is improving the value they provide to the organizations they serve and will be capable of thriving in the midst of any business climate.

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Fleet Forward•by Chris Brown•September 15, 2020

The Episode with the Electric Truck Fraud Scandal

As the new technology hype machine works in overdrive, it’s time to take a deep breath and concentrate on product releases that we can experience for ourselves and drive. Remember those?

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Operations•by Andy Lundin•September 9, 2020

2020 Fleet Hall of Fame Inductees

Hall of Fame members are recognized industry leaders and pioneers who have contributed significantly to the commercial fleet management industry.

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