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Amy Hercher

Former Senior Editor

Amy is a former senior editor with Bobit Business Media's AutoGroup.

Articles•by Amy Hercher•March 26, 2015

Specialized ‘Mobile Kitchen’ Keep Delivery Food Warm

With the right upfit, several of Phil’s BBQ’s delivery vehicles feature a specialized body to keep food at the right temperature and delivered within an hour.

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Articles•by Amy Hercher•March 18, 2015

Vehicle Wraps Boost Start-up Fleet’s Business

Featuring a logo that stands out among competitors, this heating and cooling company’s fleet vehicle wraps help promote the brand and drive business — by getting a lot of attention on the road.

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Articles•by Amy Hercher•March 13, 2015

Carsharing: Overview of the Independent Market

By finding a specific niche in their respective markets, these independent carsharing companies are surviving against the big guys in the expanding carsharing market.

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Articles•by Amy Hercher•February 26, 2015

Chevrolet City Express Finds Fit in Catering Fleet

With its smaller physical footprint and 122.7 cubic feet of customizable cargo space, the 2015 Chevrolet City Express cargo van has proved to be a good fit for Smokey D’s BBQ, especially when delivering to its downtown customers.

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Articles•by Amy Hercher•January 15, 2015

Animal Rescue Fleet Switches Back to Trucks from Vans

Bucking the trend to new vans, Peninsula Humane Society is switching back to trucks — which prove much better suited to manage animals, dead or alive.

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Driving Notes•by Amy Hercher•December 23, 2014

2015 Chrysler 300

Sister to the Chrysler 200, this redesigned full-size sedan maintains a family tie but has more of an elegant and modern personality. With a starting MSRP of $31,395 and 31 mpg highway fuel economy, the Chrysler 300 offers four unique trim levels (base model 300, the 300S, the 300C, 300C Platinum).

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Articles•by Amy Hercher•December 4, 2014

Propane Autogas Cuts Paratransit Fleet’s Fuel Costs

By converting 14 of its paratransit vans to propane bi-fuel engines, this medical transportation company has been able to save about $60,000 in fuel costs annually.

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Articles•by Amy Hercher•November 17, 2014

Car Sharing, Car Rental Coverge

The overall car-sharing fleet in the U.S. grew 42% last year, while traditional car rental companies now represent 72% of car-sharing memberships, according to a recent study.

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Articles•by Amy Hercher•November 6, 2014

Propane Autogas Gains Momentum

As an attendee at this year's World LP Gas Forum, Business Fleet got to experience the newest developments in technology for the global propane industry firsthand, including propane autogas engines for fleet vehicles.

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Articles•by Amy Hercher•October 30, 2014

Anti-Idling Program Slashes Fleet’s Fuel Costs

Implementing a company-wide anti-idling program, this uniform service has decreased its idling time from 70 minutes to 7 minutes per driver per day, resulting in serious fuel savings.

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