Finding Extra Fuel Economy Through Telematics
Using telematics and fuel card integrations, a fleet manager identified driving habits that helped improve one of his truck's cost per mile.
Using telematics and fuel card integrations, a fleet manager identified driving habits that helped improve one of his truck's cost per mile.
Thirteen distributors and truck upfitters displayed their products at the annual fleet event.
While not a new idea, a sale and lease back transaction — where the owner of an asset sells the asset and then leases it back from the buyer — might make sense for some fleets today.
Falling into fleet, Jozwiak has worked hard through the many levels of our industry due to her tenacity and absolute love of the industry.
Citing the higher cost of crude oil, many major manufacturers of finished lubricant products increased prices from 5% to 8% in CY-2018. Plus, each model-year, more OEMs require the use of more expensive synthetic motor oils.
Higher fuel pricing has been the No. 1 factor contributing to higher operating costs in calendar-year 2018. Since fuel makes up the largest portion of fleet operating costs, it has strongly contributed to the increase in total fleet spend.
Companies are spec’ing selectors to take advantage of more fuel-efficient vehicle technologies, such as higher-speed transmissions, turbocharged smaller displacement drivetrains, and, when possible, downsizing to a smaller vehicle.
Deprecation was low through most of 2018. Segments such as sedans performed better than they have in years past, while trucks and SUVs continue to retain their values well.
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 beat out 47 other trucks to earn the 2018 Fleet Truck of the Year award for the second year in a row.
The latest iteration of the Ford Fusion includes a suite of new safety features that are standard across the board. The plug-in hybrid variation also includes a longer electric-only driving range.
From finding lost children to alerting a SWAT team about a suspect's ambush plans, police drones are saving lives.
Discuss infrastructure needs, funding challenges, popularity of ride-hailing, microtransit, and bike-sharing.
A closer look at the all-electric Class 8 truck that Volvo plans to introduce to the North American market after testing it with two California-based fleets.
When the truck stops, safety doesn’t. Consider floor weight reinforcement, slip prevention, cargo management, and ramp safety strategies to avoid injuries and workers’ comp claims.
AUX Home Services has used its new telematics platform to improve the number of appointments its fleet drivers are able to accomplish per day. The company has also been able to improve its on-time performance.
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