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Global Fleetby Carlton Bale, ZED ConnectOctober 31, 2018

Everything You Need to Know About DVIR

Vehicle inspections are an important part of a truck driver’s daily routine and they are essential to keeping vehicles in good condition while ensuring road safety and fleet compliance.

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Operationsby Lauren FletcherOctober 30, 2018

Women in Fleet: Nationwide's Gail Watson

Involved in fleet for more than four decades, Gail Watson enjoys the uniqueness of the fleet industry, always looking forward to new developments.

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OperationsCover Storyby Eric GandarillaOctober 29, 2018

Meet the 2018 Fleet Manager of the Year

Phil Samuelson, fleet and capital asset manager of USIC is the first fleet manager to receive the renamed Fleet Manager of the Year award in honor of Automotive Fleet founder Ed Bobit.

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Global Fleetby Sadiah Thompson October 23, 2018

Addressing Small Fleet Safety Training on a Budget

When it comes to safety training, small fleets with limited resources can turn to online training with dashboard metrics — and gain employee buy-in with a Captain of Ship policy.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 22, 2018

Finding Diplomacy Between Fleet and Procurement

There is a difference between procurement and sourcing, with the former being more tactical and shortsighted and the latter being more strategic and change-management oriented, and the dynamics between these groups and fleet can sometimes be contentious.

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Global Fleetby Stertil-KoniOctober 19, 2018

10 Essential Winter Lift Tips to Boost Shop Safety

Heavy-duty vehicle lift manufacturer Stertil-Koni recommends 10 top tips to improve safety for the busy technicians working on the shop floor.

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Global Fleetby Andy LundinOctober 16, 2018

European Fleets Respond to New Emissions Standards

Fleet registrations in the European Union saw record breaking numbers in August, bolstered by the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) deadline, which is a new required measurement of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions from passenger cars and light commercial vehicles, as well as their pollutant emissions, effective Sept. 1.

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Global Fleetby Michaela Kwoka-ColemanOctober 11, 2018

Canadian Grocery Fleet Installs All-Electric Reefer Units in Sustainability Bid

Vancouver-based SPUD is adopting all-electric refrigeration technology that allows the delivery vehicle’s engine to be turned off during stops, which saves fuel and reduces CO2 emissions.

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Vehicle Researchby Mike AntichOctober 11, 2018

Chevrolet Silverado Makes Towing Easier & Safer

While developing the all-new Silverado, GM spoke with the major trailer manufacturers and 7,000 truck trailer owners to get input on how to improve the trailering process using driver assistance technology & towing safeguards.

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Vehicle Researchby Lauren FletcherOctober 9, 2018

Ford Discusses Vehicle Lineup Shift

Earlier this year, the automaker announced a major change to its vehicle portfolio, shifting to around 90% trucks, utilities, and commercial vehicles by 2020.

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