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Fleet Forwardby Andrew Rossington, Chief Product Officer, Teletrac NavmanJuly 22, 2021

3G to 5G: 8 Steps to Manage the Road Ahead

While the 3G sunset isn’t imminent, existing infrastructure isn’t guaranteed to last until the sunset date. Fleets using ELDs are particularly vulnerable if they don’t get ahead of this technological leap now.

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Remarketingby Martin RomjueJuly 19, 2021

IARA Summer Roundtable Ready to Catch Up on Industry Trends, Look Ahead

President Paul Seger details how the annual event hosted by the International Automotive Remarketers Alliance will reunite hundreds of industry professionals and help steer industry actions and goals.

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MaintenanceCover Storyby Mike AntichJuly 1, 2021

Top 7 Fleet Maintenance Trends in CY-2021 & 2022

Vehicle maintenance expenses declined in CY-2020 primarily due the COVID lockdowns, but are trending upward in 2021. The forecast for CY-2022 is for maintenance costs to further increase due to higher labor rates and tire expenses.

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vEventsby Mike AntichJune 28, 2021

13 Nominees for 2021 Fleet Manager of the Year Award

The Fleet Manager of the Year award recognizes a proficient fleet manager who has demonstrated special business acumen in developing and executing key management policies in all areas. The award is sponsored by Wheels, Inc. and the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA). The winner will be announced at the AFLA Annual Conference, held in San Antonio, Texas, on Oct. 4-6, 2021.

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Operationsby Travis Krell, Southco, Inc.June 23, 2021

Securing Cargo Spaces With Durable Access Hardware

When securing storage areas within delivery vans, pickup trucks, box trucks, and other specialty vehicles, finding a durable locking and latching solution that is secure and resistant to tampering is crucial.

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Upfittingby Scott Hanewell, Monroe Truck EquipmentJune 22, 2021

3 Upfitting Trends That Focus on Long-Term Success

Recent upfitting trends shows fleet managers finding innovations to support their everyday days.

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Safetyby John Kuder, Avatar FleetJune 10, 2021

4 Safety Concerns Drivers Commonly Overlook

Your drivers' accidents are costing you lost time, higher insurance premiums, and a high cost of loss. Worse yet, they’re hurting people. You can take action to prevent accidents.

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Green Fleetby Lexi TuckerJune 8, 2021

Charging into Medium-Duty Electric Vehicles

As more electric trucks emerge, fleet managers need to improve their understanding of what it will take to procure, maintain, and charge them efficiently.

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Fleet Forwardby Barry KreschJune 8, 2021

TCO Deep Dive: Do Teslas Pencil Out as Police Cruisers?

The police department in Westport, Conn. fleeted a Tesla Model 3 fully tricked out for law enforcement. This analysis breaks down costs — including patrol car-specific customizations — compared to the department's mainstay SUV model.

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Vehicle Researchby Chris BrownJune 8, 2021

Ford Maverick: What Can a Compact Pickup Do for Fleets?

You could say the all-new Maverick’s hybrid engine, unibody frame, and 4.5-foot bed make it a niche truck. But in the post-pandemic era of efficiencies and economics, fleets must apply a Swiss Army knife-like approach to job applications.

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