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Remarketingby Martin RomjueMay 13, 2024

Supply, Lease-Returns, and Interest Rates Driving Near-Term Vehicle Market

CAR 2024: An all-star panel of economists and data analysts find that used/wholesale vehicle prices and values will remain above the previous “normal” levels last seen in the late 2010s.

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Maintenanceby Chris BrownMay 9, 2024

How Benchmarking Improves Fleet Maintenance Costs

Fleets can drive efficiencies and improve operating costs by capturing detailed expenses on every unit and comparing them to technician and job hours. The Gothic Landscape fleet is on that quest.

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Maintenanceby Rachael Plant, FleetioMay 7, 2024

How to Track, Measure, and Reduce Fleet Downtime

By identifying common inefficiencies, utilizing data for benchmarking and improvement, and extending asset lifecycles, fleets can minimize disruptions and maximize productivity.

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Safetyby Matthew BetzMay 6, 2024

Why Won't My Drivers Do What I Need Them to Do?

To avoid common mistakes that don’t promote changes in behavior, managers must understand that change is needed at every level, not just with the drivers.

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Vehicle Researchby Richard Toner & Work Truck StaffMay 6, 2024

Calculating Commercial Vehicle Weight Distribution & Payload Made Easy

Axle capacities are limited either by the axle capacity or the legal weight limits, whichever is lower. Performing a weight distribution analysis can achieve the proper axle loadings before a truck is built.

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Global Fleetby Jeffrey HarmeningApril 26, 2024

How to Purchase, Store & Handle Diesel Exhaust Fluid

Diesel engine vehicles can be damaged by using low quality diesel exhaust fluid (DEF). Repairs can be very expensive with long downtime possible, and damage could void the manufacturer’s warranty.

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Safetyby Chris BrownApril 25, 2024

How USIC Uses Telematics to Enhance Safety

In a pilot with Samsara, USIC was able to reduce mobile phone usage by 92%, no-seat-belt instances by 85%, and rolling stops by 50%. USIC dives deeper into other effective methods that will further promote safety and efficiency.

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Fuelby Christy GrimesApril 24, 2024

Fueling Savings: How Commercial Fleets are Lowering Fuel Spend

From creating a parts delivery service and a trip reporting app to monitoring drivers in real time, fleet managers are finding innovative ways to cut down on unnecessary trips and curtail costs.

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Operationsby Christy GrimesApril 22, 2024

7 Things to Consider When Picking Your Fleet Management Platform

A breakdown of features to look for and factors to weigh when shopping for a comprehensive fleet management system, a must in today’s data-driven world.

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Remarketingby Martin RomjueApril 17, 2024

State of Auction Industry Report Sends Positive Signals

CAR 2024: The latest analysis from the National Auto Auction Association shows a stabilizing auction sector moving faster but still a long way from pre-pandemic years.

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