
Dodge expands its commercial presence with the launch of the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs.The new cabs are targeted at small business and trade fleet customers, and traditional chassis cab users.
Read More →Each year, Automotive Fleet identifies the nation’s Top 300 commercial fleets. Typically, the focus is on the “hardware” – the total number of units managed. But the key to these successful fleets is the “software” – the fleet manager. Being a fleet manager of a Top 300 fleet is not an easy job. Throughout corporate America, fleet managers are under constant and ever-greater pressure to reduce expenses, make their fleet operations more efficient, and maximize driver productivity at the lo
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Many factors beyond price affect risk vehicle purchasing. But do you know who will buy the vehicle when you take it out of service? Identifying this “final customer” early in the vehicle’s lifecycle could be most important to your bottom line.
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Offered in 31 model configurations, the all-new next-generation Toyota Tundra full-size pickup borrows some sporty styling cues from the FTX Concept while maintaining its uncompromising resilience.
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Before out-of-service vehicles are remarketed, they must be inspected so potential customers know exactly what they are getting. Professional vehicle inspection companies do the job quickly, easily, and accurately.
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Expanding its presence beyond the transportation industry to retail and construction markets, Comdata has implemented its corporate name and logo as the electronic payment solution provider’s master brand.
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With customer input, the new HHR model is built with commercial fleet applications in mind, featuring good fuel economy, ample cargo space, maneuverability, and a host of customizable options.
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Workers comp claims resulting from use of upfitted equipment is on the rise. Poor upfitting decisions often result in expensive litigation to defend against alleged negligence. The average workers’ comp cost for a pushing/pulling injury is $10,175, while the average cost for a lifting/bending incident is $8,989. Under OSHA regs, an employer must provide a workplace (which includes upfitted work vehicles) free from recognized hazards.
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A 71-year-old woman was awarded $4.1 million in December 2006 because a company driver ran a red light while he was looking down at his BlackBerry and crashed into her. The employee, driving a Berry Electric Contracting Co. vehicle, was lost and was using his BlackBerry’s navigation device to find his destination.
Read More →Dashboard technology provides an at-a-glance view of key business performance indicators, using easy-to-understand graphs and charts. This summary and trend information can help manage a diverse fleet.
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