MANAGING 10-50 COMPANY VEHICLES
Pre- and in-season inspections, tire and fluid winterization, and safety equipment retrofits keep fleets on the road in icy and snowy conditions.
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.
The new Ford F-600 Super Duty chassis cab offers more power and a 22,000-pound GVWR in a familiar Class 5 Super Duty package.
Tires are more than “where the rubber meets the road,” and understanding sizes, load ratings, why ply no longer matters, and more is important for today’s fleet managers.
Some of the new standard driver-assist features include Pre-Collision Assist with emergency braking and pedestrian detection, and lane-keeping system.
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.
A perennial fleet favorite, Ford’s F-550 is getting some updates including powertrain options and new technology moving into 2020.
Service fleets have unique fleet safety and efficiency challenges that can be addressed by telematics – yet few service fleets have implemented this technology. But service fleets, such as lawn services and HVAC companies, can see major benefits from a telematics solution.
Mark Buzzell is no stranger to fleet. As the prior president and CEO of Ford of Canada, one of his key responsibilities was managing its Canadian fleet business. Buzzell understands fleet and recognizes its importance to Ford.
The heavy-duty segment is an important segment for General Motors. While designing the 2020 Silverado HD, GM made sure to take in fleet input and parlay that input into features that made it into the final product.
