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April 2009, Work Truck - Feature

Medium-Duty Operating Costs Increase in 2008-CY

By Mike Antich

The biggest factor behind the spike in medium-duty operating costs was the increase in diesel prices, which jumped 32 percent from the then-historical high in 2007. Other factors included increased labor rates and higher taxes.

Tags: CARB, diesel, emission standards, medium-duty trucks

September 2008, Work Truck - Cover Story

What's New in Medium-Duty Trucks for 2009-MY

By Lauren Fletcher, Grace Lauron, Lisajoyce Vergara

Medium-duty trucks are the heart of many fleet operations. Several manufacturers share what’s new for the 2009 model-year, with lists of vocational opportunities.

Tags: 2009-MY, Chevrolet & GMC Series, Dodge 4500 & 5500 Chassis Cabs, Ford F-650 & F-750, Freightliner, International DuraStar & CityStar, Isuzu N-Series, Kenworth T170, T270 & T370, medium-duty trucks, Mitsubishi Fuso, Sterling Acterra, Workhorse Custom Chassis

September 2008, Work Truck - Feature

Medium-Duty Chassis & Suspension Fundamentals

By Sean Lyden

WIth the myriad options available when spec'ing medium-duty truck chassis and suspensions, stakes are high, leaving fleet managers little room for error.

Tags: Chassis, medium-duty trucks, Spec'ing, Suspensions

July 2008, Work Truck - Feature

Hino Aims to Increase Market Share

By Chad Simon

Looking to broaden its vocational applications, Hino Trucks offers several new features for the 2009 model-year, including three new cab configurations, dual steering, and right-hand standup and sit-down.

Tags: 2009 Med-Duty Trucks, Hino, medium-duty trucks

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More Salespeople on the Street Pitching Reimbursement

By Mike Antich
Reimbursement has re-emerged as a fleet issue. One reason is that Runzheimer has a rival, which means two competitive sales forces are aggressively selling vehicle reimbursement programs. Also, the recession, corporate downsizing, funding/credit constraints, OEM viability, and economic uncertainty have renewed senior management's desire to re-examine reimbursement.

Fleets Reassess Amortization Rates

By Mike Antich
In the commercial fleet industry, the most common amortization rate used for establishing a depreciation reserve is 50 months. Recently, some major fleets extended amortization rates on new-vehicle orders.

Maintenance Costs Up Due to Frequency of Repair Increases

By Mike Antich

Short-Term Cost-Cutting Strategies Backfire in the Long-Run

By Mike Antich

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Work Truck - March/ April 2010

In This Issue:
Here are the Highlights

  • Hino Well-Positioned to Expand Commercial Market Share
  • EPA HD OBD Ruling Impacts Medium-Duty Fleets
  • Trailer Tire Trends: Fuel Economy & Downtime Remain Big Concerns
    And much more…

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