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March 2010, Work Truck - Feature

Risk Management: Best Practices of a Safe Fleet Operation

By Cheryl Knight

Is your fleet safe? Minimize driver risk and lower accident rates through a safety and risk management program. Whether outsourced or run in-house, a comprehensive program is critical.

Tags: Best Practice, Keller Consulting, Risk Management, safety

February 2009, Work Truck - Feature

Reducing Risk with Driver Assessment Programs

By Staff

Fleet drivers pose potential financial, safety, and liability risks. Managing those risks begins before an employee driver is hired and involves all stakeholders in the development of a driver assessment program.

Tags: Driver Risk, Risk Management

February 2009, Work Truck - Feature

Truck Accident Management Prices Pose Challenges

By Lauren Fletcher

Faced with a recession, volatile fuel prices, and more expensive repairs, truck fleets are looking for — and finding — ways to hold the line on truck accident expenses.

Tags: Accident Management, CEI, PHH Arval, Risk Management

January 2008, Work Truck - Feature

Best Practices for Asset Management Functions

By Michael Lewis

Best practices in asset management, including truck acquisition, maintenance, and other asset management services can make the difference between a productive, cost-effective fleet and a costly mistake.

Tags: acquisition, asset management, Maintenance, Risk Management, Telematics

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Uptick in Fuel-Related Problems in Diesel Trucks

By Mike Antich
The EPA mandated the use of ULSD, effective June 1, 2006. Since then, there has been an uptick in reports of fuel-related problems, such as corrosion in storage tanks and dispensing systems, onboard vehicle fuel tank corrosion, clogged filters, and seal and gasket deterioration. What has the industry scratching its "collective head" is the chronological correlation between the uptick in fuel-related problems and the introduction of ULSD. Is there a connection between the two?

Who Will Succeed You as Fleet Manager?

By Mike Antich
I asked a number of long-time fleet managers, who have the perspective of history, their thoughts about the future of the fleet manager position. In particular, I asked who they thought would succeed them when they retire or move on to other opportunities. A surprising number felt the future for in-house fleet managers is bleak. Others cited no "new blood" being infused into the ranks of the fleet management profession.

Commercial Fleet Buying Intentions Remain Cautious for 2011-MY

By Mike Antich

Model-Year versus Calendar-Year

By Mike Antich

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Work Truck - January/February 2010

In This Issue:
Here are the Highlights

  • RAM Introduces 2011 RAM Chassis Cabs
  • Class 4-7 Truck Market 2010 Outlook: Mix of Good, Bad & Ugly
  • DEF: A New Variable in Managing Truck Fleets
    And much more…