Sean Lyden was a contributing author for Bobit publications for many years.
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Sean Lyden was a contributing author for Bobit publications for many years.
These 13 questions will help avoid risks associated with spec’ing powertrains and achieve the right balance.
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In today’s uncertain economic times, it is not unusual to push out truck replacement cycles. While an attractive short-term tactic, fleet managers need to be aware of the long-term consequences.
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Whatever the job, there is probably a light-duty pickup truck that can be spec’ed to fit the bill.
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What if your company could legitimately promote to customers it operates a “green fleet” — and be able to do so while actually lowering vehicle acquisition and operational costs? That’s precisely what Sprint/Nextel Corp. discovered it could accomplish with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) SmartWay-certified vehicle program.
Read More →Increasing a vehicle’s fuel economy by 1 mpg can save a 300-vehicle fleet as much as $54,000 per year. Fleet managers can take action today to start decreasing fuel consumption in executive vehicle fleets.
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Despite being similar in size, medium-duty trucks offer a wide variance in maximum towing capacities - from 5,000 lbs. to more than 11,000 lbs.
Read More →This article features six apps that can curb distracted driving by disabling app and mobile device functionality or by providing hands-free functionality of various types.
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Truck body selection directly impacts employee productivity, crew safety, and overall cost of vehicle ownership. Here are 10 basic points to consider when selecting specialty bodies for a truck fleet.
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There is a wide range of drive-axle ratios for medium-duty trucks. Considering drive-axle ratio impacts a truck’s top-end speed, load-pulling ability, and overall fuel economy, fleet managers must choose carefully.
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A growing number of fleets have already made the switch to natural gas after weighing the benefits and challenges.
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