GM's Auvenshine Retires After 40-Year Career
Vehicles are still an important tool of the trade, but they have changed for the better, says Steve Auvenshine, who retired after almost 42 years in fleet with GM.
Vehicles are still an important tool of the trade, but they have changed for the better, says Steve Auvenshine, who retired after almost 42 years in fleet with GM.
There are benefits to both all-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive systems. The decision, as to which system is best for you, should be based on your company’s geographical location and your fleet applications.
Fleets that are looking to create a solid safety policy should also consider implementing policies that support aspects of personal use.
The era of fleet management prior to telematics has been described as the art of managing in the dark. The implementation of telematics into a fleet can help shine a light through that darkness through operational improvements.
Taking a holistic approach to safety can yield positive results for fleets. Through a multi-step program, fleets can target specific areas of their operations to reduce risk for their drivers and reduce certain operational costs.
It’s more than costs and numbers. Analyses often focus solely on utilization. This inherently limits savings opportunities and also overlooks associated critical best practices.
The IARA launched a new website earlier this year. The site brought a number of improvements over the old version; however, the organization says there are still a number of improvements and features to come.
A transportation revolution occurring with car-sharing and ride-sharing, generically grouped under the category of Mobility as a Service (MaaS), has the potential to fundamentally change fleet management as we know it.
ZF's Reax is a smart, electronic control system that takes input data from various sensors around the vehicle, including the driver, and either loosens, or tightens steering response based on what the truck is doing and what the driver needs in terms of steering inputs to do it safely.
The new system will be equipped with high-performance, multiple-unit electric trains that operate from overhead catenary.
While summer hasn’t quite reached its end, the approaching fall season is already having some effect on the types of cars selling at Midwest auctions.
A recent visit to a Southern California school district revealed the pride that the transportation team takes in their work, their fleet, and their facility.
Automotive Fleet magazine has announced the three finalists for the fleet manager of the year award and the judging panel that will decide who the winner will be.
Paccar is the latest North American truck manufacturer to bring a proprietary automated transmission to market. HDT's Jim Park got a sneak preview of the new 12-speed Paccar Automated Transmission ahead of its official launch. Here are his driving impressions.
Proper trailer axle/wheel alignment is critical to maximizing tire life, and it's only become more important with the use of wide-base single tires on trailers for fuel economy and weight savings.
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