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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 5, 2015

Extended Oil Drain Intervals Mitigate Increased PM Expense

Improvements in engine design and on-board oil life monitoring, along with improved oil quality and the use of synthetic oils, have extended oil drain intervals and served to decrease PM service frequency.

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 5, 2015

Fleet Maintenance and Repair Costs Decrease in CY-2015

Extended maintenance intervals and high vehicle quality contributed to the decline. Areas of concern include higher labor rates, rising parts prices, and difficulties diagnosing increasingly complex systems.

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ArticlesCover StoryNovember 3, 2015

Operating Costs Flat for Third Consecutive Year

A number of variables are keeping fleet operating costs flat, primarily the dramatic drop in fuel prices that began three years ago, but also extended maintenance intervals, and lower commodity prices to manufacture tires.

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Articlesby Mike AntichNovember 2, 2015

Stable Commodity Prices Keep Replacement Tire Costs Flat

Replacement tires are the second highest operating cost for fleets after fuel. During CY-2015, replacement tire prices have remained stable compared to the prior year.

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NewsOctober 30, 2015

Westport Strikes Natural Gas Parts Distribution Deal

Westport Innovations aftermarket parts division, Westport Parts + Service, has formed a distribution partnership with Alliant Power with an initial focus on Class 1-5 light-duty vehicles through select Alliant Power distributors.

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ArticlesOctober 28, 2015

How to Increase Fleet Productivity Using Telematics

Most fleets using telematics cite increased productivity as a top benefit. Find out how to capitalize on at least seven major areas of operations.

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NewsOctober 26, 2015

Bridgestone to Acquire 800 Pep Boys Stores

Bridgestone Americas is moving to acquire automotive parts retailer and service provider Pep Boys in an all-cash transaction valued at $835 million in share value, the company announced.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherOctober 20, 2015

4 Ways To Reduce Accident Rates, Costs

Fleet policy, driver training and education, use of both in-vehicle and telematics technology, and a review of repair processes and costs can all lead to substantial reductions in accidents and related costs.

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NewsSeptember 17, 2015

RMP Powertrain Solutions Now Holman Parts Distribution

Aftermarket parts supplier RMP Powertrain Solutions has changed its name and will begin operating as Holman Parts Distribution, the company has announced.

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NewsSeptember 8, 2015

USPS Considers Euro Fleet Replacement Model

The U.S. Postal Service's Office of Inspector General (OIG) has recommended four best practices and strategies for replacing vehicles based on a study of postal operations in the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Sweden, and Finland.

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