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Amy Hercher

Former Senior Editor

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

Articlesby Amy HercherNovember 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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Articlesby Amy HercherOctober 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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Articlesby Amy HercherOctober 16, 2014

In-Vehicle Camera Improves Fleet’s Driver Safety, Fuel Usage

By monitoring its drivers in the cab, this truck fleet saw a decrease in high-risk driving occurrences and improved fuel economy — as well as exoneration from driving incident accusations.

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Articlesby Amy HercherOctober 9, 2014

Wheelz Up Has Logistics Down

Looking to be the "UPS of auto parts deliveries," minority-owned Wheelz Up has streamlined auto parts delivery with efficient logistics and a diversified fleet of Ford Transit and Nissan NV vans.

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Articlesby Amy HercherSeptember 26, 2014

Service Fleet Adds 15 New Ford Transits

In need of updated service vans for this 25-vehicle fleet, this small fleet owner purchased 15 brand-new Ford Transit vans to replace his E-Series vans.

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Articlesby Amy HercherSeptember 24, 2014

National Park Adds Propane Buses, Trucks

Partnering with a local Clean Cities coalition, Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park's propane-powered buses and pickup trucks have helped reduce its carbon footprint, as well as educate the public on the benefits of alternative fuels.

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Articlesby Amy HercherJuly 25, 2014

Small Delivery Fleet Chooses Full-Service Leasing Option

This delivery service fleet opted for full-service leasing to maintain its trucks and reduce the stress of unexpected repairs.

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Articlesby Amy HercherJuly 22, 2014

Sixt Expands U.S. Franchises

As Sixt continues to seek new U.S. franchises, six rental operators share their stories of taking the plunge into the franchise market and joining the Sixt family.

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Articlesby Amy HercherMay 21, 2014

Uniform Company Grows a Uniform Fleet

This fleet manager reduced maintenance costs by replacing a myriad of old delivery truck models with one model of step van.

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Articlesby Amy HercherMarch 11, 2014

High Life Auto Rental Makes Strides in Arizona Market

A young entrepreneur grows up in car rental and strikes out on his own.

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