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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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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Eric GandarillaNovember 30, 2018

2018 Fleet Truck of the Year: Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 beat out 47 other trucks to earn the 2018 Fleet Truck of the Year award for the second year in a row.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffNovember 30, 2018

2018 Fleet Car of the Year: Ford Fusion

The latest iteration of the Ford Fusion includes a suite of new safety features that are standard across the board. The plug-in hybrid variation also includes a longer electric-only driving range.

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Safetyby Les SmartNovember 23, 2018

Are You Loading Your Box Trucks Safely?

When the truck stops, safety doesn’t. Consider floor weight reinforcement, slip prevention, cargo management, and ramp safety strategies to avoid injuries and workers’ comp claims.

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Operationsby Eric GandarillaNovember 17, 2018

Improving Efficiencies and Boosting Profit Through Telematics

AUX Home Services has used its new telematics platform to improve the number of appointments its fleet drivers are able to accomplish per day. The company has also been able to improve its on-time performance.

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