
Any fleet manager will admit you can’t please everybody, but some people are never happy. Here’s how to keep chronically unhappy drivers from giving you a headache.
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These 13 questions will help avoid risks associated with spec’ing powertrains and achieve the right balance.
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Choosing between gasoline- or diesel-powered trucks requires striking the right balance between performance, fuel efficiency, and budget.
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In today’s uncertain economic times, it is not unusual to push out truck replacement cycles. While an attractive short-term tactic, fleet managers need to be aware of the long-term consequences.
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Whatever the job, there is probably a light-duty pickup truck that can be spec’ed to fit the bill.
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When developing a suspension specification, it’s important to determine what attributes are most important to the application.
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Factors stimulating fleet interest in CNG- and LNG-powered trucks include higher diesel prices, stringent environmental rules, and corporate sustainability initiatives. Currently, there are 112,000 natural gas vehicles (NGVs) in the U.S., and the number is growing.
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Northcoast Research Partners’ report on adoption of car sharing at U.S. universities shows a yearly growth rate of 20-30 percent on a majority of campuses that start a program.
Read More →Due to recent improvements in re-refining technologies, re-refined oil is now certified by the American Petroleum Institute and recognized as comparable to virgin oil by leading vehicle manufacturers in the industry.
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Last April’s earthquake in Japan and subsequent tsunami disrupted the automotive supply chain, causing parts shortages, which delayed order-to-delivery times. Extreme weather conditions also impacted vehicle shipments.
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