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Articlesby StaffJuly 1, 2007

40 Ways to Reduce Truck Fleet Costs

By taking a long and hard look at tires, driver behavior, specs, maintenance, management, and safety, truck fleet managers can find plenty of ideas for reducing fleet costs.

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ArticlesCover Storyby StaffMay 1, 2007

GM's New Heavy Duty Workhorses

Offering a host of configurations and displaying class-leading power and torque ratings, GM’s new 2007 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra HD pickups thrive in tough terrain and hard work applications.

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Articlesby Joe BohnMay 1, 2007

Propane-Powered Ford F-150s Offer Alt-Fuel Option

Livonia, Mich.-based Roush Industries developed a dedicated propane system for the Ford pickups.The new versions have solved the weather-related starting issues that plagued previous-generation propane models.

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ArticlesMay 1, 2007

FordLink In-Vehicle Computer System Goes Mobile

Designed to operate in remote environments, the FordLink in-vehicle mobile computer offers Ford truck fleet drivers the convenience of Internet, Microsoft Office, Bluetooth, software installation, and GPS capabilities right when they need it.

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Articlesby StaffMarch 1, 2007

Best Fleet Value in America: 2007

In Vincentric's second annual Best Fleet Value in America awards, General Motors, Toyota and Ford Motor Co. brands each took home trophies in seven categories. The Chrysler Group improved from one winner to four in 2007.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2007

Could Your Next Work Truck Be a Hybrid?

In addition to the environmental benefits, medium- and heavy-duty hybrid truck tests show promise in stop-and-go situations and those that require auxiliary power generation in urban environments. But will costs come down to make them feasible for general use?

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2007

Could Your Next Work Truck Be a Hybrid?

In addition to the environmental benefits, medium- and heavy-duty hybrid truck tests show promise in stop-and-go situations and those that require auxiliary power generation in urban environments. But will costs come down to make them feasible for general use?

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Articlesby Joe BohnMarch 1, 2007

How to Maximize Commercial Truck Tire Life

While tires are depreciating equipment, fleet managers can control how fast tire value drops. The best way is to write, communicate, and enforce a tire management and maintenance program.

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ArticlesCover StoryMarch 1, 2007

2008 E-Series Follows Ford's Tough-Truck Tradition

Upgraded for 2008, Ford’s E-Series Wagon and Van feature a revitalized front end, improved suspension and shocks for enhanced ride, new braking system for better functionality, and added safety features.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2007

How to Select Risk Vehicles

Many factors beyond price affect risk vehicle purchasing. But do you know who will buy the vehicle when you take it out of service? Identifying this “final customer” early in the vehicle’s lifecycle could be most important to your bottom line.

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