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Market Trendsby Mike AntichOctober 26, 2020

Negative Consequences to Extended Vehicle Cycling

Extended replacement cycles for short-term capital expenditure savings often have the unintended consequence of resulting in greater long-term expenses.

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Driving Notesby Staff WriterOctober 12, 2020

The 2020 Silverado 3500 Ramps Up Towing Prowess

The Silverado 3500 is attuned to key areas that are top of mind for drivers in the field, which includes a focus on ergonomics and other aspects that can improve productivity.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichSeptember 28, 2020

Blog: Fleet Managers Must Partner with Field Operations to Meet P&L Objectives

Managers of individual P&L (profit & losses) centers within an organization continue to have a tremendous influence over the way fleet policy is executed within their area of control. Fleet managers must partner with these stakeholders and give them latitude to influence fleet decisions to maximize the opportunity to achieve P&L objectives. 

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichSeptember 25, 2020

Improving Truck Ergonomics Enhances Operator Productivity & Safety

The best way to spec more ergonomic vehicles is by proactively identifying existing and potential issues and rectify them before they impact morale, or, in worst-case situations, result in injuries.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichSeptember 14, 2020

The Evolution of Fleet Data into a Macro-Business Intelligence Tool

The proliferation of connected vehicle technology has created the capability to use vehicle-generated data in non-fleet-related business activities. Today, real-time telematics data is gaining a growing recognition as a valuable business intelligence (BI) tool for entities outside of fleet management to collect, integrate, and analyze business information.

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Nobody Asked Me, But...by Staff WriterAugust 27, 2020

Getting a PhD in Fleet

COVID-19 has changed how fleets connect with each other but that doesn’t mean you have to give up the opportunity to grow, learn, and get better at managing your fleet.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichAugust 6, 2020

Are Vocational Fleets Futureproof?

One of the largest vocational fleet segments between the late 1940s and early 1960s was milk home-delivery fleets. It took 15 years for the milk home-delivery fleet segment to cycle from its peak to its near demise.

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Nobody Asked Me, But...by Sherb BrownJuly 21, 2020

All Charged Up

There is an avalanche of new electric vehicles slated to hit the market in the next couple years. There are over 100 new models slated to hit by 2022 from the Big Three, the major imports, and from a lot of new start-ups.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichJuly 20, 2020

The Evolving Challenges in Fleet Safety Management

The COVID-19 pandemic is changing fleet safety protocols as revealed in my recent survey of commercial fleet managers that identified the top safety challenges currently facing their fleets. 

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichJuly 13, 2020

The 2020 Nissan Frontier Features an All-New Powertrain

The 2020 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X Crew Cab is a mid-sized truck with off-road capabilities for fleets working in remote locations. This year it debuts with an all-new 3.8L V-6 and an all-new 9-speed automatic transmission.

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Driving Notesby Mike AntichJuly 13, 2020

Nissan Titan Pro-4X Meets Needs for Remote Fleet Usage

The 2020 Titan is available in a choice of 4X2 of 4X4 drive configurations. The 4X4 Titan Pro-4X Crew Cab provides work crews operating in remote locations with the capability to meet the most rugged fleet applications.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichJuly 13, 2020

Unpopular Flat-Rate Compensation Contributes to Shortage of Repair Techs

A tech’s pay is determined by the type of job and whether they can complete the repair in less time than specified by the flat-rate, which will allow them to increase their work volume.

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