Spec'ing Regional Trucks
A regional spec is a pretty broad term. How do you optimize efficiency and cost when a truck might be doing completely different work from one day to the next?
A regional spec is a pretty broad term. How do you optimize efficiency and cost when a truck might be doing completely different work from one day to the next?
We asked eight experts from the travel, transportation, and mobility spectrums: Will the pandemic accelerate certain mobility options, or will latent hesitancies exist from a health/safety standpoint that will dampen the market for a long time?
Approximately two years ago, several owners of independent repair shops — ones not affiliated with a specific manufacturer — felt the need to band together to form a group that would allow them to better promote their business interests while also providing a more consistent service experience for fleets.
Kevin Sullivan’s dealerships are still processing fleet orders and he’s got plenty of inventory, though that might not last. With factory shutdowns, “Everything's been canceled.”
If you are considering a product, service or even a new process, there will always be a tension between stakeholders who have competing KPIs. You need to strive for optimal balance meeting the needs of four key constituencies.
Inez Evans was selected as IndyGo’s president and CEO in the summer of 2019, replacing Michael Terry, who led the agency for more than 11 years.
The truck parts and service aftermarket weighs in on how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting their businesses and fleet parts departments.
The agency is now working toward launching two more lines, revamping its bus system and implementing new technologies and service models.
When switching to propane autogas, local propane providers and infrastructure suppliers help determine the best refueling setup for a fleet. But, prior to any infrastructure installation, fleet customers will need to navigate the permitting process for their jurisdiction.
Capable, upfit-friendly, and powerful, the Ford F-650 is a modern-day workhorse selected as the No. 1 truck by fleet managers in Work Truck's Medium-Duty Truck of the Year awards.
Richard Bishop, AI industry analyst and intelligent vehicle applications specialist, spoke with Jim Park about autonomous trucks for an episode of the HDT Talks Trucking podcast.
It is understandable when fleet managers are fired for making expensive mistakes or when caught engaging in ethical transgressions, but many are terminated for circumstances that were self-inflicted and entirely avoidable.
Now in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, pressure on residual values is predicted to increase lender’s credit losses as vehicle sales slow and unemployment rises. Now is the time for some creative online solutions.
No matter how technologically advanced a vehicle might be, fleet safety begins with the driver. Beginning with the hiring process and ongoing throughout a driver’s employment.
It is no secret: engines are the workhorse of any truck. Keeping truck engines running at maximum efficiency should be the goal of any budget-savvy fleet manager.
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