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Vehicle Research•by Richard Toner & Work Truck Staff•May 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 Fleet•by Jeffrey Harmening•April 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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Safety•by Chris Brown•April 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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Fuel•by Christy Grimes•April 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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Operations•by Christy Grimes•April 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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Remarketing•by Martin Romjue•April 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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Safety•by Judie Nuskey•April 16, 2024

Safety First: Mastering Work Zone Awareness

Some basics on staying safe in work zones to protect yourself and others. Plus, a look at what’s in store for this year’s National Work Zone Awareness Week.

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Remarketing•by Martin Romjue•April 11, 2024

Valuing Electric Vehicles for Successful Buying and Selling

CAR 2024: Unlike a combustion engine, an EVs long-term value is maintained daily, based on the unique charging habits and battery management of its owner.

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Telematics•by Chris Brown•April 11, 2024

Powerfleet & MiX Telematics: What Does it Mean for Fleets?

The tie-up takes MiX from its traditional telematics space into IoT to be able to monitor machines and devices beyond the embedded or installed telematics modem in a vehicle.

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Telematics•by Chris Brown•April 8, 2024

The Fleet View: What’s the New Frontier in Connectivity?

While telematics solutions are now ubiquitous, the connected vehicle is introducing new data points and efficiencies. What is driving the change, and how can fleets integrate this overflow of data seamlessly?

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