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NewsNovember 4, 2021

Ford and Newlab Announce Startups to Pilot New Electric Vehicle Tech

Five companies were selected by Newlab and Ford to join them in the new Michigan Central facility to help revolutionize electrification and charging infrastructure — including fleet.

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ArticlesNovember 2, 2021

Extended Cycling & Part Shortages Stress Warranty Recovery in 2021

Supply chain constraints make it difficult to get replacement vehicles leading to extended cycling of those currently in service. This is pushing the envelope of warranty coverage that is exacerbated by a shortage of replacement parts.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2021

Preventive Maintenance Costs Increase 3-5% in 2021

A variety of factors converged to exert upward pressure on preventive maintenance costs, such as longer vehicle service lives due to limited product availability, the ongoing transition to synthetic oils, and higher labor rates to attract scarce technicians.

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Articlesby Cindy BrauerNovember 1, 2021

How to Reduce Drivers' Idling Behavior

Vehicle idling wastes billions of gallons of fuel annually and sullies the air with pollutants. An eLearning program aims to change fleet drivers’ vehicle idling habits with an emotionally engaging curriculum.

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2021

Unscheduled Maintenance Costs Increase 3% in CY-2021

Part and labor prices have increased 4-8%, while part and labor availability have decreased. Due to difficulties sourcing replacement vehicles, fleets are keeping units in service longer. This caused repair spend to increase in 2021.

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Newsby StaffOctober 28, 2021

ASE Education Foundation Launches Adopt-A-School Program

The program enables businesses to provide support to local schools while simultaneously providing those businesses with access to service professionals entering the work force.

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Articlesby Mike AntichOctober 26, 2021

Higher Commodity Prices Exert Upward Cost Pressure on Tires

Many tire OEMs have increased prices in CY-2021, ranging from 3-10% depending on type of tire and size. Higher commodity prices and increased ocean freight rates are being passed on to end users as OE profit margins compress.

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Newsby StaffOctober 15, 2021

Fullbay Streamlines Heavy-Duty Parts Procurement

Fullbay, a platform designed to improve the operational efficiency of heavy-duty repair shops, has introduced Fullbay Marketplace to simplify and accelerate the part-ordering process.

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Newsby StaffOctober 14, 2021

Azuga, UpKeep Partner to Help Maintenance Teams

Azuga’s fleet telematics data is now available in UpKeep’s maintenance management solution, giving maintenance managers visibility into vehicle health.

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Articlesby Mike AntichOctober 12, 2021

Four Ways to Minimize Upfit Lead Time

Upfitting a vehicle is a process that requires thought and consideration. It is essential that fleet managers and all suppliers collaborate on upfits. In the final analysis, there are four proven strategies that will expedite OTD for upfits.

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