THE CAR AND TRUCK FLEET AND LEASING MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
For truck fleets, even just a few percentage points’ improvement or a few thousand dollars saved, when repeated and accumulated across multiple vehicles, can add up to great savings and improved efficiencies. This guide covers core ways fleet professionals can make an impact on their bottom line through elements like proper vehicle choice, upfitting, cycling, and more.
February 11, 2020
Don’t miss the chance to download Whip Around’s latest eBook, which explores some of the ways construction businesses are using various technologies, from drones to fleet inspection and maintenance software, to boost efficiency, and enhance health and safety.
February 3, 2020
The new Spiffy Tires service offers mobile and fixed-site tire installation for fleets and features a number of reliable brands, such as Michelin, Continental, and BF Goodrich.
January 23, 2020
Pressure Systems International (P.S.I.) is offering an extended warranty on its automatic tire inflation system (ATIS) when used in combination with SKF’s Trouble-Free Operation (TFO) System.
January 15, 2020
Teletrac Navman's new Drive App, available to Android users on the Google Play store, is a bring-your-own-device solution that lets fleets use their supported Android tablets.
January 9, 2020
The ongoing trend of increased costs per service will continue as more and more vehicles requiring conventional oil are taken out of service and replaced with models that require synthetics.
January 8, 2020
The following charts detail U.S. passenger tire imports; available tire sizes; replacement medium/heavy truck tire brand shares; U.S. market share for retreaded truck tires; U.S. retreading trends; available passenger car sizes by rim diameter; U.S. truck tire imports; and more.
January 7, 2020
The vehicle maintenance and repair industries are experiencing a skilled labor shortage as technicians in the Baby Boomer demographic retire in greater numbers than those replacing them. The skilled labor shortage requires shops to pay more for skilled technicians, which translates into higher shop labor rates.
January 7, 2020
New technologies such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) require special equipment and training when service is needed, which create additional maintenance costs.
January 7, 2020
Most of the subject matter experts that we spoke to expect an increase in tire prices, although predicting future tire costs is difficult due to variables that influence tire pricing.
January 6, 2020
Higher labor costs will continue to increase the maintenance spend for routine repairs in 2020, especially at service facilities located in high-cost-of-living metro areas.
January 6, 2020
After implementing a video telematics system into its fleet, Loram Maintenance of Way has seen an improvement in driving habits, a reduction in accidents, and in the accidents that do occur, they’ve less often been found at fault.
January 1, 2020
The Oregon-based tire dealer's Board of Directors, which consists of Schwab family members, plans to seek new ownership.
December 26, 2019
Goodyear is expanding its service footprint in the Midwest with the acquisition of the Raben Tire Company
December 16, 2019
The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association (USTMA) projects 2019 U.S. tire shipments will increase to 333.1 million units compared to 330.4 million units in 2018.
December 11, 2019