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Articlesby Sean LydenJuly 15, 2011

10 Factors in Spec’ing Drive-Axle Ratios for Medium-Duty Trucks

There is a wide range of drive-axle ratios for medium-duty trucks. Considering drive-axle ratio impacts a truck’s top-end speed, load-pulling ability, and overall fuel economy, fleet managers must choose carefully.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichJuly 15, 2011

Hino Targets Expanded Market Share with New Class 4-5 COEs

The 2012 Class 4 and 5 cab-over-engine (COE) models also include a diesel-electric hybrid version, which will be rolled out first in California, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington D.C., and the greater New York City metro area.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalMay 1, 2011

6 Ways to Save Fuel Now

Try these six strategies to get more mpg from light- and medium-duty trucks right now.

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Articlesby Sean LydenMarch 31, 2011

How to Spec Dump Bodies for Light- & Medium-Duty Trucks

If a fleet doesn’t properly equip a chassis or dump body to handle a load, cost savings will vanish due to premature maintenance issues and greater risks to employee safety.

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Articlesby Sean LydenFebruary 25, 2011

What Staples Expects from All-Electric Medium-Duty Work Trucks

Mike Payette, manager of fleet equipment for the office supply company, discusses his experience with all-electric trucks and factors fleet managers should consider when including such vehicles in fleet.

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NewsDecember 22, 2010

Commercial Trucks Will Be Among the Fastest-Growing Markets for Hybrid Drivetrain

BOULDER, CO - In the face of rising fuel costs and stricter emissions regulations in many parts of the world, fleet operators are increasingly looking to hybrid drivetrain designs to help make their medium- and heavy-duty trucks cleaner and more fuel efficient.

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ArticlesNovember 8, 2010

How to Increase Truck Fleet Safety

Focusing on driver training, proper vehicle specs, and safety technology are a few ways to increase truck fleet safety.

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NewsNovember 4, 2010

New Kenworth T440 Brochure Available

KIRKLAND, WA - Kenworth now offers a new brochure on its T440, which provides heavy-duty performance in more demanding medium-duty applications, such as regional haul, pickup and delivery, municipal, and vocational.

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ArticlesSeptember 5, 2010

Greenhouse Gas Management for Medium-Duty Fleets

Strategies to increase the fuel efficiency of medium-duty trucks include selecting lower-carbon vehicles, spec’ing for efficiency, engaging drivers in reductions, and tracking greenhouse gas emissions.

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Articlesby Sean LydenSeptember 5, 2010

21 Questions to Ask When Spec'ing Refrigerated Truck Bodies

Critical elements in determining medium-duty refrigerator body specifications include maintaining optimal cargo area temperature and designing a cost-effective, energy-efficient vehicle.

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