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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichMarch 5, 2014

Fleet Car Maintenance Costs Decrease 4 Percent

Overall, passenger car maintenance costs per unit, per month decreased 4 percent in 2013 with the average cost per mile decreasing 2 percent from 2012. These costs include unscheduled repair services, preventive maintenance (PM), tires, and replacement rentals.

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NewsFebruary 27, 2014

ARI Exec Covers Garage Management at Tech Conference

Steve Durdin, ARI's manager of GMS and fuel programs, will present "Using Garage Management Systems to Get Ahead," at this year's NRECA TechAdvantage Conference and Expo, from March 3-6 in Nashville, Tenn.

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NewsFebruary 25, 2014

Detroit Outsources Refuse Collection

The City of Detroit has privatized waste management services as part of its bankruptcy recovery plan and is auctioning off its aging fleet of refuse trucks. Last week, the city awarded $122.6 million in contracts to two commercial haulers for the work.

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ArticlesFebruary 20, 2014

Tire Safety Myths and Tips

Whether it's the middle of a historic winter blizzard or a scorching, sticky summer day, properly maintained tires keep vehicles on the road and running safely. In addition to the high number of tips out there to help keep the rubber on the road, there are also some myths that can get drivers in a heap of trouble if they are blindly followed.

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NewsFebruary 14, 2014

Fleet Safety Video Tip: Checking Headlamp Alignment

Headlamp misalignment is a surprisingly common problem that can compromise a driver's ability to clearly see the road at night. Here's a tip you may want to pass along to your drivers to help them identify the problem when it arises.

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NewsFebruary 13, 2014

Vehicle Dependability Falls in J.D. Powers Survey

Increased problems with engines and transmissions in 2011 model-year vehicles triggered the first decline in vehicle dependability in more than 15 years, according to J.D. Powers.

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NewsFebruary 13, 2014

U.S. Embassy in Iraq Installs Low-Water Car Wash for its Fleet

The first CamelRack, a closed-looped vehicle washing system designed for semi-permanent installations, is being installed in the United States Embassy to Iraq in Baghdad.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Lauren FletcherFebruary 10, 2014

Strategies to Increase Driver Productivity

Fleet managers are tasked with constantly watching their fleet's bottom line, while also ensuring vehicles are operating efficiently and available to accomplish the mission of any particular fleet.

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NewsFebruary 3, 2014

Caliber Collision Expands in Calif., Texas

With the addition of three new centers, the collision repair company now has 161 locations in the western U.S.

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NewsJanuary 29, 2014

Kenworth Names 2014 Parts Council

Kenworth Truck Company has named its 2014 Kenworth Parts Council members. The council consists of leading parts managers from Kenworth dealerships in the United States and Canada.

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