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Articlesby Mike AntichMarch 1, 2018

Fleet Preventive Maintenance Costs Increase 3%

Extended oil-drain intervals have helped to offset increases in the cost of motor oil because of the expanded use of synthetic oils and cartridge oil filters. Higher labor rates in 2017 exerted upward pressure on preventive maintenance costs.

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NewsFebruary 23, 2018

Autonomous Vehicles Pose Washing Dilemma

Autonomous vehicles need to be cleaned more often than regular cars but putting them through an automated car wash could actually cause other hazardous issues, according to a CNN report.

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NewsFebruary 23, 2018

Mavis, Express Oil Merger to Create 830-Store Network

The owners of Mavis Discount Tire stores and Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers outlets have agreed to merge, creating an independent automotive service platform made up of more than 830 outlets in the U.S.

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NewsFebruary 15, 2018

Truck Tire Shipments Set 2017 Records

The domestic tire industry reached two milestones in 2017. Replacement truck tire shipments totaled 19.2 million units, a record high.

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Newsby StaffFebruary 14, 2018

Vehicle Dependability Improves 9%: J.D. Power

Buick and Lexus ranked highest in overall vehicle dependability, which improved 9% overall in the past year, according to J.D. Power's annual Vehicle Dependability Study. Fleets using a three-year replacement model may benefit from higher resale prices.

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Newsby Mike AntichFebruary 5, 2018

Laney's Inc. Announces Fleet Coordinator

Paul Hanson, CAFM, was named fleet and facilities coordinator at Laney’s Inc. in Fargo, N.D.

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NewsFebruary 2, 2018

Wheels Celebrates Anniversary of Maintenance Program

Wheels, Inc. has celebrated the 45th anniversary of its Maintenance Assistance Program (MAP), the Des Plaines, Ill.-based fleet management company announced.

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ArticlesFebruary 1, 2018

PARS Logistics App Provides Real-Time Innovation

PARS mobile driver app allows fleet managers and fleet management companies to see real-time order updates from the minute a vehicle is picked up or delivered.

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Newsby Mike AntichJanuary 31, 2018

Cargill Names Fleet Maintenance Manager

Jayson Cinotto was named fleet maintenance manager for Cargill in Wichita, Kan.

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NewsJanuary 30, 2018

Top 10 Vehicle Repairs Ranked

Replacing wiper blades ranks behind only an oil and oil filter change among the most common vehicle repairs, according to new research conducted by IMR Inc.

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