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Leasing & Buying•by Daryl Lubinsky•November 21, 2019

How to Stay out of Trouble When Your Closed-End Lease Ends

A closed-end lease works great for small fleets that don’t want the financial worry of the vehicle at resale. For lessees, success entails proper management of vehicle condition and mileage, as well as communicating with the lessor should driving patterns change.

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Green Fleet & Sustainability •by Gregory Van Tighem•July 9, 2019

Tips to Managing Electric Vehicle Range in Winter

With range reductions of up to 40% in subzero conditions, electric vehicle batteries need special care in winter. The operator of this small fleet in the mountains of Colorado knows from experience.

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Vehicle Insights•by Eric Gandarilla•June 24, 2019

Diesel Silverado 1500 Promises Fuel Economy Boost

The 2020-MY Duramax diesel Silverado delivered high fuel economy during a first drive event. General Motors’ John Schwegman talks about how this more fuel-efficient and powerful pickup can work for fleets.

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Telematics & Tech•by Staff•June 14, 2019

The 6 Vehicle Tracking System Must-Have Features

There are six must-have features when it comes to vehicle tracking systems. Learn what they are, and how they can benefit your business.

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Telematics & Tech•by Staff•June 6, 2019

How to Choose a GPS Tracking System

It can be a cumbersome task choosing the right GPS tracking system. Read this comprehensive guide so that you can find the right fit for you.

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Operations•by Amy Hercher•May 9, 2019

When is the Right Time to Hire a Fleet Manager?

For a small fleet, hiring a full-time fleet manager depends on factors such as fleet size, types of vehicles and equipment, and their distribution. Companies can opt to outsource some fleet responsibilities instead of hiring an in-house professional.

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Vehicle Insights•by Staff•April 8, 2019

2019 Ram 1500: 5 Fleet Features You Need to Know

FCA is aiming its Ram 1500 Classic at commercial fleets that need a workhorse pickup truck. The Ram 1500 is expected to be used by fleet managers and executives.

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Vehicle Insights•Cover Story•by Lauren Fletcher•April 5, 2019

Ford F-550 Super Duty: Commercial Truck of the Year

A perennial fleet favorite, Ford’s F-550 is getting some updates including powertrain options and new technology moving into 2020.

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Maintenance & Uptime•by Mike Antich•November 1, 2018

Maintenance Costs Increase as Labor Rates Rise

Despite high build quality, vehicle maintenance costs are trending up due to increased advanced technology content, skilled labor shortages, higher tire prices, and more engines requiring synthetic oils and high-capacity oil pans.

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Safety•by Marianne Matthews•August 9, 2018

IIHS Developing Ratings for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

The new ratings program would extend the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's work toward developing objective tools for evaluating adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping systems.

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