Pros and Cons of ‘Right-Sizing’ Vehicles to Increase Fuel Economy
Reducing vehicle fuel consumption and increasing fuel economy is one of the top challenges for fleet. However, some veteran fleet managers caution to research before buying.
Reducing vehicle fuel consumption and increasing fuel economy is one of the top challenges for fleet. However, some veteran fleet managers caution to research before buying.
Reducing vehicle fuel consumption and increasing fuel economy is one of the top challenges for fleet. However, some veteran fleet managers caution to research before buying.
The West Palm Beach-based utility fleet operates more than 60 Class 7 conventional and electric plug-in hybrids and will add more in the future.
The West Palm Beach-based utility fleet operates more than 60 Class 7 conventional and electric plug-in hybrids and will add more in the future.
A consortium of 14 local and state government agencies uses its combined purchasing power to negotiate favorable pricing for medium-duty hybrid trucks. The group also aims to promote the availability of the new technology.
A consortium of 14 local and state government agencies uses its combined purchasing power to negotiate favorable pricing for medium-duty hybrid trucks. The group also aims to promote the availability of the new technology.
FedEx’s diverse environmental efforts range throughout its operation, with commercial hybrids dominating the company’s attention.
FedEx’s diverse environmental efforts range throughout its operation, with commercial hybrids dominating the company’s attention.
Developing an optimum service body specification selection requires considerable forethought. Research available options and utilize end-user input to guide your decision.
Fleets large and small investigate wireless technologies and changing driver habits to reduce the fuel costs and environmental impact caused by excessive and unnecessary truck idling.
Cargo partitions add safety and security to fleet vans and can be utilized to turn the front of the cab into a work space.
Truck fleet fuel saving strategies include right-sized vehicles, alt-fuel use, and driver education.
Extra weight from trailer add-ons may push otherwise underweight vehicles over the DOT-exempt weight limit.
Less-than-truckload carrier, A. Duie Pyle, invests in proactive technology as part of an ongoing strategy to compete in an industry struggling with consolidation and overcapacity.
Idling is a common concern for fleets trying to manage fuel consumption. With the help of the right anti-idling program, fleet managers can decrease fuel use and regulate fuel budgets.
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