From used-vehicle costs and lost keys to safety tech and replacement planning, this Business Fleet Brief breaks down practical lessons that can make a big difference for small fleets.
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This week Pilot Travel Centers began operating the nation's first Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) fuel island pump to serve vehicles equipped with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to meet near-zero emissions requirements set by the EPA in January 2010.
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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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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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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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Developing an optimum service body specification selection requires considerable forethought. Research available options and utilize end-user input to guide your decision.
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The RFP process can get bogged down with unneeded detail when procuring fleet programs and services. Reviewing and analyzing responses become cumbersome. Here are some ideas to simplify the process.
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With environmental benefits, low operating costs and flexibility of use, NEVs could offer a viable alternative in your fleet. Yet there is much to consider before taking the leap to fully battery-powered vehicles.
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Reimbursement doesn’t work from an HR or safety & liability perspective, is counter-productive to corporate ‘green’ initiatives, can negatively impact the company image, and FAVR reimbursement programs may not be SOX-compliant.
Read More →This week, Cars.com released a list of 10 common car misconceptions.
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Nearly every driver has a reason to justify speeding, talking on a cell phone while at the wheel, or following too closely. A safe driving training expert rebuffs those excuses.
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