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Shelley Mika

Freelance Writer

Shelley Mika is a freelance writer for Bobit Business Media. She writes regularly for Government Fleet and Work Truck magazines.

In addition to her magazine work, Shelley creates marketing, advertising, and other promotional materials for clients large and small across the United States. Shelley is also devoted to helping companies build iconic brands and identify and communicate their unique value proposition. A self-proclaimed “word nerd,” Shelley thrives on helping companies and individuals achieve their goals through the power of language.

These experiences have allowed Shelley to specialize in many areas, including fleet, technology, transportation, insurance, education, engineering, consulting and fitness, but she’s truly passionate about any subject that lets her work with words.

Shelley has a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Nebraska and a master’s degree in English Literature from the University of Connecticut. In addition to her freelance career, Shelley is a communications and content marketing manager for a Fortune 150 company.

Newsby Shelley MikaApril 8, 2014

GM Vehicles Top Mid-Size SUV Crash Tests [Watch]

Of the nine vehicles evaluated, just two – the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain – score a “good” rating.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaMarch 12, 2014

Behavior Modification Drives Green Fleet Goals

Accomplishing corporate sustainability goals has a lot to do with fuel type and vehicle choice, but it can also come down to who is in the driver’s seat of the fleet’s vehicles.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaFebruary 25, 2014

The Useful Life of a CNG Cylinder

With a lifecycle of approximately 15 to 20 years, there are a number of important factors to consider when determining if a compressed natural gas (CNG) cylinder has ended its useful life.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaDecember 16, 2013

Duel on the Delivery Route: Diesel vs. Electric

A recent Georgia Tech study found that the total cost of ownership for medium-duty battery-electric and diesel urban delivery trucks were similar in every performance area except in city driving, where electric vehicles edged out diesel.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaNovember 13, 2013

New Ways to Look at Downtime

The age-old problem of downtime will always be a reality, but with new strategies at hand, fleets have more ways to keep trucks on the road longer.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaOctober 15, 2013

UPS Has an Alt-Fuel Ambition

UPS sets a new goal of driving 1 billion miles in alt-fuel vehicles by 2017, benefiting the environmental, social, and economical aspects of sustainability.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaOctober 15, 2013

Fleet Administrator Doubles As Fire Chief

Bryant Garner serves as fleet and travel administrator for a specialty healthcare company. In his off hours, he serves as fire chief of the Mayodan, N.C., Fire Department.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaJuly 26, 2013

The Eugene Water & Electric Board Recognizably and Certifiably Green

Eugene Water & Electric Board achieved national recognition and continues its legacy of care for the community and the environment.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Shelley MikaMay 10, 2013

Proven Strategies to Reduce Fuel Spend

Fleets are seeing significant savings by focusing on improving the fuel economy of existing vehicles and acquiring newer, more fuel-efficient models.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaApril 2, 2013

IIHS Takes Top Safety Picks to a Higher Level

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) has raised the bar on frontal crash protection with a fifth safety test. Vehicles that perform well in all five categories can now earn a higher level of recognition: Top Safety Pick+.

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