2016 Innovative Operators: Thrasher Brothers Trailways
A devotion to quality helps set the Birmingham, Ala. operation ahead.
A devotion to quality helps set the Birmingham, Ala. operation ahead.
As fleet needs shift, the industry’s upfit volume has grown proportionally to the increase in truck and van new-order volume. Many times, fleet managers without prior upfitting experience find themselves tasked to spec an upfit.
Component suppliers and others are making moves to ensure technicians at independent repair garages are well trained.
Low oil and diesel prices have dampened interest in alternative fuels, and dimethyl ether, more commonly known as DME, is no exception. But will global interest in DME hasten its adoption as a fuel in North America?
Implementing telematics into a fleet can be daunting, especially if fleet drivers don’t understand the technology’s value. It's important to address any fleet driver concerns as soon as they arise.
Many fleets have tried outsourcing, only to bring their maintenance and repair work back in house because of negative experiences. But that doesn’t have to be the case.
Choosing a leasing instrument during the procurement process is a vital aspect of fleet management that requires consideration of costs, utilization, and remarketing scenarios.
Fleet managers who oversee an executive fleet must walk a fine line by both holding executives accountable and respecting their positions of leadership in the company. When done successfully, everyone wins.
A fleet operation generates data that can be manipulated and parsed in myriad ways. Fleet managers must report to management, but what key performance indicators (KPIs) are most important to your CEO?
The third annual Wheels Results+ Fleet Performance Summit was held in Chicago and recognized 15 notable fleet successes.
Early adopters of electric vehicles took a risk on new technology. Years later, fleets share whether the risk has paid off.
Since 2001, Fleet Financials magazine has been recognizing exemplary fleet executives through the Fleet Executive of the Year Award.
Drawing from the success of the Comprehensive Guide for Road Safety, the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS) is rolling out a new guide and toolkits to provide a better view of road safety.
A single fatality accident can cost a fleet as much as $7.2 million. There are concrete steps fleet managers can take to prevent crashes, minimize the costs of those that do occur, and recover some funds. The key is following best practices.
To ensure their fleets are safer, fleet managers are increasing their focus on safety.
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