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July 2008, Work Truck - Feature

The Armadillo's High Profile

By Chad Simon

The HCV van, aka the “Armadillo,” offers more than six feet of headroom, various powertrain options, and Ford and GM servicing infrastructure.

Tags: Armadillo, Chevrolet Express , Ford Econoline, GMC Savana , HCV, upfitting, Vans, Vision Manufacturing

January 2008, Work Truck - Feature

What is the Safety Value of Cargo Partitions in Vans?

Safety partitions help prevent driver and passenger injury caused by shifting cargo loads during a crash or sudden stop.

By Joe Bohn

Cargo partitions add safety and security to fleet vans and can be utilized to turn the front of the cab into a work space.

Tags: cargo partitions, safety, Vans

January 2008, Work Truck - Feature

GM Enhances Safety in Full-Size Vans for 2008

By Chris Brown

Head curtain side airbags and enhanced technology glass (ETG) are standard on passenger vans. ETG is a special three-layer glass designed to reduce the risk of ejection during a crash.

Tags: GM, safety, StabiliTrak, Vans

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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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Auto Fleet - September 2009

In This Issue:

  • DWT Proven to Increase Accidents
  • Best Practices: Increasing Personal Use Compliance
  • Learning from Yesterday's Fleet Managers
      and much more…