
The Canadian Broadcasting Corp. runs three Kenworth Class 6–7 cabovers as mobile production units to disseminate news on the fly.
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Think fleet costs decline as equipment ages? If so, you’re only looking at some of the costs involved. Learn how a simple best practice can overcome this pitfall, and lead to win-win outcomes with customers beyond all expectations.
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Extending truck replacement cycling parameters beyond stated fleet policy is typically a short-term tactic used by senior management to solve a budgetary constraint; however, there are long-term fleet consequences to this strategy.
Read More →The more expensive the asset, the longer it is kept in service; however, the need for short-term cost savings prompts some fleets to even further extend cycling parameters and defer replacements. But, what are the consequences?
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Vehicle depreciation is impacted by a number of factors, from supply and demand to overall economic conditions. While 2015 was relatively stable for depreciation, some challenges are on the road ahead.
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The USPS could save as much as $1.9 billion by using modified, off-the-shelf mass-market vehicles and upgrading its fleet at least once in the next 20-25 years, according to a report from the organization Securing America's Future Energy (SAFE).
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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.
Read More →A variety of approaches can be used, each with their own advantages and disadvantages that must be considered.
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Truck lifecycles can be calculated to the mile and the dollar. This can help fleets replace vehicles at the optimal moment.
Read More →A wise man once said “change isn’t bad, it’s just different.” Fleet managers looking for innovation can start by challenging the “conventional wisdom” of fleet management, and thinking outside the box.
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