Since its introduction to the North American market two decades ago, European-style vans have become a mainstay in the fleet industry. The van that started it all in America continues forging into the future.
In an effort to reduce emissions, cut costs, and improve its fleet, Blue Springs School District has implemented a variety of changes, including a new CNG station, Wi-Fi on activity buses, and a stop-arm camera system.
The first-ever Work Truck eXchange (WTX) was designed to allow a small group of fleet managers and fleet suppliers to connect and build professional relationships in a relaxed setting.
Rearview cameras can reduce the blind spot zone behind a vehicle by approximately 90%. However, the technology doesn’t eliminate the need for drivers to turn around and look.
It has been said that a fleet manager’s cost-saving focus should be on the two largest expense categories: depreciation and fuel. But once that has been done, where does a fleet manager look for additional cost reductions?
A "cab replacement program" will enable Nikola fuel cell-electric chassis to be reused "over and over again," the company's founder said, answering one of many questions answered at the launch event last month.
The inaugural class of 20 Fleet Visionaries has made a difference in the way their companies are run today and are poised to become the leaders of tomorrow. The award, sponsored by Merchants Fleet Management was presented to deserving fleet professionals with 10 years or fewer in the fleet industry.
With features such as frontal and radar-based collision avoidance systems, blind spot warning, cross traffic alerts, and rear-view cameras, it is important to educate drivers to rely on their senses.
In practice, wheels function quite well with only limited attention and maintenance. But that’s no excuse not to pay attention to them at regular intervals.
As part of the annual re-set to a new calendar year, we polled several leading fleet managers to get their take on the top pain points they must diagnose in the year ahead.
A new breed of commercial van is sweeping the country with capabilities and features unheard of just a few years ago. Here’s why many experts think these vans will soon dominate in light- and medium-duty fleets.
Consistency and company-wide buy-in of the program will help support the foundations that are put into place.
HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts takes to the streets of Chicago for a first hands-on look at Detroit's new DD5 four-cylinder, 5.1L engine.
Founded in 1946 by Daniel Leary Sr., Motorlease is a family-run business managed by its third generation.
There can be little argument that 2016 was a significant year for the fleet telematics industry with mergers, 2G sunsetting, and the increasing use of connected technology among the top developments for the year.
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