Keeping in Touch with Drivers on the Road
Telematics is offering fleets efficient and safe ways to stay in two-way contact in real-time with their drivers on and off the road.
Telematics is offering fleets efficient and safe ways to stay in two-way contact in real-time with their drivers on and off the road.
Due for a redesign after six model-years, the 2016 Chevrolet Equinox brings new exterior and interior styling, streamlined trim levels and new standard and optional equipment designed to help it compete in the midsize crossover SUV market.
The Volvo V60 is a five-door, five-passenger version of the S60 sedan with unique interior and exterior styling, engine choices, option packages and surprisingly robust towing capacity. The V60 will make its U.S. debut later this year as a 2015 model.
The 2016 redesigned Nissan Titan can haul a 2,000-pound payload and tow 12,000 more.
For small business fleet owners, finding the right work truck can be a challenge. An innovative online solution is helping fleets find these vehicles at the touch of a virtual button.
A locksmith, an electrician and a forklift tech share tips for upfitting and organizing a workshop on wheels.
Ford addresses vehicle engineering, parts pricing, insurance costs and auto body shop training in regards to keeping repair prices in check.
Using GM’s Business Elite program, this pool service not only gets a fleet consultant, but also pickup and drop-offs for new vehicle deliveries and regular maintenance.
Whether driving during a sunny day or a traffic-filled night filled with bright headlight, drivers can take a number of steps to both prevent glare from happening and manage glare on the road.
ARI recently initiated a global strategic plan that focuses on greater technology-based services, expansion of its fleet business into additional European nations, and deeper penetration into the commercial truck market.
Digger derricks are used today for numerous tasks related to utility line construction. This circa 1950s Tel-E-lect International Truck is an early example of these versatile fleet tools.
Key trends in auxiliary equipment specifications focus on driver productivity and idle reduction using telematics, safety enhancements with crash avoidance sensors, and maximizing space using multi-function equipment.
Among the top trends influencing commercial fleets are an increased focus on designing upfit equipment to enhance safety and driver productivity, greater use of lightweight materials, and standardization of upfit specifications.
End users say savings on propane autogas and CNG fuel and maintenance costs, along with having to perform less maintenance, help recoup the extra cost of purchasing the vehicles and installing fueling systems.
With state laws changing and evolving each year, fleet managers need to stay on top of legislation and fleet policies, and proceed cautiously as they navigate this new landscape.
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