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Leasingby Thi Dao and Chris BrownMarch 1, 2010

When Renting Vehicles is a Good Idea for Your Fleet

For seasonal services, vehicles out of commission, short-term projects, or for businesses short on credit, truck rentals can be a cost-effective alternative to leasing.

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Leasingby Chris BrownMarch 1, 2010

Fleet vs. Consumer Leasing

Can fleets take advantage of advertised consumer lease deals without getting burned?

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Remarketingby StaffMarch 1, 2010

Online Remarketing for Small Fleets: A Look Back at the Early Digital Shift

Small fleets once turned to online auctions, remarketing specialists, and Craigslist to sell vehicles faster, cut costs, and reach more buyers.

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Operationsby StaffMay 28, 2009

5 Common Mistakes in Negotiating a Fleet Lease Agreement

Fleet managers are wise to read the entire lease agreement and familiarize themselves with the terms and conditions under which they will be doing business. For it is the business side that impacts the fleet manager most.

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Lauren Fletcher & Sean LydenFebruary 3, 2009

All About Medium-Duty Work Truck Engines

Defining exactly what a truck must do is the first step in spec’ing a medium-duty truck engine.

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Telematicsby Colin SutherlandNovember 1, 2008

Using GPS to Measure a Quality Stop

The next step in using GPS tracking technology is to manage miles, fuel and customer activity together to achieve greater net profit per visit.

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Fuelby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2008

Is Diesel Still a Good Deal?

Skyrocketing pump prices and disparate gas and diesel fuel costs prompted us to take a new look at diesel-powered vehicles.

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Vehicle Researchby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2008

Towing the Line

We gave two seasoned tow truck operators a 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 with a wrecker package for a true workout and let them sound off on the results.

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Vehicle Researchby Sean LydenSeptember 1, 2008

20-Point Checklist for Proper Truck Selection

The challenge in selecting the right truck is to balance sufficient capability with a price point that fits within an ever-tightening budget. Here are 20 suggestions that can be used in proper truck selection.

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Remarketingby Joe BohnJuly 1, 2008

Cycling Truck Bodies: Is It a Good or Bad Idea?

As the cost of truck bodies increases due to rising material costs, recycling bodies on new chassis can become more attractive. However, the cost of vehicle downtime to allow for remounting needs to be taken into account.

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