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ArticlesFebruary 3, 2009

Reducing Risk with Driver Assessment Programs

Fleet drivers pose potential financial, safety, and liability risks. Managing those risks begins before an employee driver is hired and involves all stakeholders in the development of a driver assessment program.

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ArticlesFebruary 3, 2009

Hybrid Large Trucks: the Road to Viability

Through the support of WestStart-CALSTART’s Hybrid Truck Users Forum, 13 utility fleets became early adopters of medium- and heavy-duty hybrid truck technology. Fleet managers report substantial fuel savings and few maintenance issues, though greater production is needed to drive premiums down.

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ArticlesFebruary 3, 2009

Hybrid Large Trucks: The Road to Viability

Through the support of WestStart-CALSTART’s Hybrid Truck Users Forum, 13 utility fleets became early adopters of medium- and heavy-duty hybrid truck technology.

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Articlesby Martin RomjueFebruary 1, 2009

LCT Vehicle Review: Having My Cake and My Cadillac Too

The 2009 Cadillac Escalade Hybrid transports you to a greener, mobile world of luxury. Maybe you really can have it all — on the road.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2009

How Technology Will Change Traditional Fleet Remarketing

Jim Hallett of ADESA shared his insights on the future of the remarketing industry, in particular, the impact of technology.

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ArticlesJanuary 21, 2009

Fleets Become Electrified

These "first adopters" have created a blueprint for other companies on how to green their fleets while staying within budget.

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Articlesby Joe BohnJanuary 9, 2009

Northwest Agencies Partner to Purchase Hybrid Trucks

A consortium of 14 local and state government agencies uses its combined purchasing power to negotiate favorable pricing for medium-duty hybrid trucks. The group also aims to promote the availability of the new technology.

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Articlesby Mike ScottJanuary 9, 2009

Constable Fleet Saves Through Alternative Fuel

The Clark County Constable owns its fleet of 21 hybrids and plans to invest in other alternative-fuel options. The unit’s success can be duplicated by other public fleets.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 1, 2009

Hertz Goes Big With Car Sharing

Hertz says it will profit from its car-sharing venture by adding standard in-car technology, exploiting untapped markets and leveraging the company’s considerable economies of scale.

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ArticlesDecember 1, 2008

SC Johnson Shifts to Hybrid Fleet for Sales Force

SC Johnson’s latest environmental initiative has been embraced by its sales force. Nearly two-thirds of the sales fleet’s 2008 spring orders were for hybrids. Approximately 14 percent of the sales fleet now consists of hybrids.

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