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SafetyCover Storyby Lauren FletcherDecember 6, 2018

Truck Accidents Continue to Rise

Overall, accident rates are continuing a steady rise, with many leaning toward technology in the hope of reducing rates.

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Green Fleetby Matt Leuck, Neste U.S., Inc.December 5, 2018

Think Alternative Fuels Lower Fleet Expenses? Look at Maintenance

In today’s thriving economy, it’s a good year to be a fleet manager. Yet, at the same time, fleet managers at transportation companies, as well as at governments providing services like fire protection or mass transit, still face concerns around profitability and maintenance.

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Global Fleetby Chris Ransom, Verizon ConnectDecember 5, 2018

Top 5 Preventive Winter Driving Tips

Unsafe driving maneuvers including harsh acceleration and braking, sharp turns (cornering), and speeding over 80 mph become even more dangerous in winter weather conditions. Staying on top of driver safety is important.

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Operationsby Eric GandarillaDecember 4, 2018

Finding Extra Fuel Economy Through Telematics

Using telematics and fuel card integrations, a fleet manager identified driving habits that helped improve one of his truck's cost per mile.

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Upfittingby Mike AntichDecember 1, 2018

Mike Albert Hosts 2018 Truck Fest

Thirteen distributors and truck upfitters displayed their products at the annual fleet event.

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Operationsby Lauren FletcherNovember 30, 2018

Women in Fleet: Wheels' Laura Jozwiak

Falling into fleet, Jozwiak has worked hard through the many levels of our industry due to her tenacity and absolute love of the industry.

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Maintenanceby Mike AntichNovember 30, 2018

Higher Motor Oil Prices Nudge Preventive Maintenance Costs Up

Citing the higher cost of crude oil, many major manufacturers of finished lubricant products increased prices from 5% to 8% in CY-2018. Plus, each model-year, more OEMs require the use of more expensive synthetic motor oils.

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Fuelby Mike AntichNovember 30, 2018

Strategies to Reduce Fuel Spend

Companies are spec’ing selectors to take advantage of more fuel-efficient vehicle technologies, such as higher-speed transmissions, turbocharged smaller displacement drivetrains, and, when possible, downsizing to a smaller vehicle.

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Fuelby Mike AntichNovember 30, 2018

Fuel Prices Increase Fleet Operating Costs

Higher fuel pricing has been the No. 1 factor contributing to higher operating costs in calendar-year 2018. Since fuel makes up the largest portion of fleet operating costs, it has strongly contributed to the increase in total fleet spend.

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Remarketingby Eric GandarillaNovember 30, 2018

Vehicle Depreciation Should Rise in 2019

Deprecation was low through most of 2018. Segments such as sedans performed better than they have in years past, while trucks and SUVs continue to retain their values well.

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