Trends in Refuse Truck Technology
Between lighter, quieter trucks, front-loading models, and cutting-edge fuel choices, refuse trucks are better than ever.
Between lighter, quieter trucks, front-loading models, and cutting-edge fuel choices, refuse trucks are better than ever.
If another fleet manager or a consultant reviewed your operation today, what would he or she say? Fleet professionals discuss common fleet deficiencies and how to fix them.
With its smaller physical footprint and 122.7 cubic feet of customizable cargo space, the 2015 Chevrolet City Express cargo van has proved to be a good fit for Smokey D’s BBQ, especially when delivering to its downtown customers.
In changing and expanding Green Fleet Conference to the Fleet Technology Expo, group publisher of Automotive Fleet and Green Fleet Sherb Brown, explains how the concept of being “green” has evolved since launching the event about 8 years ago.
The shifting congressional makeup, political action and an array of vehicles were the main focus at January’s United Motorcoach Association Expo in New Orleans.
Every minute a truck is in the shop is a minute it’s not on the road making money. And while there is no way to eliminate all visits to the shop, improving shop efficiency will get trucks in and out faster.
In eastern Texas, natural gas has seen successes within the highly traveled corridor linking three huge metro areas.
Every year, Ram's truck engineering teams take advantage of the naturally recurring elements to reproduce the harsh environments some customers and operators experience.
The fleet management company began offering its new enterprise solution TotalView to fleets in December 2014. The system is already a part of its standard package of services.
Overall, depreciation is lower than pre-recession levels for the fleet vehicle market, with average months-in-service and mileage decreasing year-over-year.
While hybrid vehicle sales are increasing, the total percentage of overall sales is not. Alternative-fuel vehicles are still garnering interest, but several factors are impacting sales.
With the world's reliance on cashless transactions growing every year, now is the time for fleet operators to get ahead in the race against fuel card payment fraud.
Heavier rail cars and an aging box car fleet are having a serious impact on overall rail congestion. The box car fleet responsible for moving vehicles is getting smaller by the year.
The latest version of Mercedes-Benz's van also includes an optional super ultra-low emission vehicle (SULEV) engine.
Although the increased prevalence of rear-view cameras in vehicles has made it easier to safely back out of parking spaces, there are a number of low-tech tools and techniques drivers should also use to prevent collisions in parking lots.
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