July 2008 - Feature
By Paul Dexler
The ultra-compact Xebra trucks allow the Coca-Cola Company, Domino’s Pizza, and UPS to get closer to customers while saving fuel and helping the environment.
Tags: Coca-Cola Company, Delivery vehicles, Domino's, electric cars, United Parcel Service, Zap Electric Cars
By Grace Lauron
Work Truck is one of three Bobit Business Media publications sponsoring the Green Fleet Conference 2008. The new event offers a forum for truck fleets to learn and discuss green technologies.
Tags: green fleet, Green Fleet Conference, Green Strategies
By Joe Bohn
Fuel filtration and diesel fuel stabilization are some of the concerns fleets across the country face with infrequently used vehicles.
Tags: diesel fuel, filtration, specialty trucks, stabilization
By Richard Nelson
Government mandates to increase renewable fuels production have prompted a growing use of biodiesel. Industry groups are setting standards for quality and monitoring the fuel’s production, transport, and storage.
Tags: alternative fuels, American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM D6751, biodiesel, biofuels , BQ-9000, green fleet, National Biodiesel Board
By Steve Bennett
Fleet operations at Madison, Wis.-based Alliant Energy Corp. uses biofuels to contribute to the company’s larger overall goal of using renewable energy sources as much as possible.
Tags: Alliant Energy, biodiesel, biofuels , E-85, flex-fuel, fuel management, green fleet
May 2008 - Feature
By Sean Lyden
Which is best for your fleet? Several factors must be considered when deciding between gas or diesel. The following information will help guide your decision.
Tags: diesel, gas, trailer requirements
Fleets large and small investigate wireless technologies and changing driver habits to reduce the fuel costs and environmental impact caused by excessive and unnecessary truck idling.
Tags: Alliant Energy, anti-idling, GPS, International Truck & Engine Corp, Premier Indoor Comfort, QUALCOMM, TDS Telecom, XATA
April 2008 - Feature
By Staff
Although fuel prices continue to hit record highs, you can take action to maximize fuel efficiency. Here are 15 suggestions for better fuel economy and best practices from fleet operators.
Tags: A/C Use, aerodynamic, fuel, Idling, Tire Pressure
February 2008 - Feature
By implementing GPS, PoolCorp can now manage its fleet more effectively, safely, and efficiently. The NetworkCar system has helped the fleet cut back on speeding, idling, accidents, and costs.
Tags: fuel efficiency, PoolCorp
January 2008 - Feature
By Shelley Mika
How a fuel card program helped the State of Florida balance its budget — and prepare for the future.
Tags: Comdata, Florida, fuel card, TransMontaigne
By Lisajoyce Vergara
After several years in the making, the City of Fayetteville, Ark.’s attempts to convert its diesel-powered vehicles to biodiesel have become a reality. Last June, out of 545 fleet vehicles, 52 percent were converted to biodiesel.
Tags: B-100, B-20, biodiesel, Fayetteville
On the job, lift trucks often have to spend the day idling. A plug-in hybrid lift truck can cut much of that fuel use and emissions, while maintaining complete usability.
Tags: electricity, Hybrid, lift truck, Odyne
Not only does propane offer lower capital costs than diesel power, but tax credits are also available for the resulting low-emission vehicles.
Tags: LPI, medium-duty, Propane
Developed to achieve government-mandated diesel emissions levels, DPF operation requires little driver involvement. The units are designed for long life, but must be properly maintained.
Tags: diesel, DPF, filters, maintenance
By GE Capital Solutions Fleet Services
What are the considerations for your fleet today, when it comes to 2007 diesel emission standards?
Tags: 2007 diesel standards, ULSD
Vehicles 8,500-lbs. GVWR or more are exempt from federal fuel economy requirements, making it more challenging to project fuel economy for vehicles such as 3/4-and 1-ton pickups, vans, and medium-duty trucks.
Tags: EPA standards, fuel economy
Truck fleet fuel saving strategies include right-sized vehicles, alt-fuel use, and driver education.
Tags: CenterPoint, FPL, fuel efficiency, Hybrid, Richland County, Right-sizing
November 2007 - Feature
By Editor
Fleet managers should treat the RFP as an introduction to their fleet and implement a checklist of must-haves so the basics don't fall through the cracks.
By Mike Antich
Fleet operating costs have increased, but at a slower pace than 2006. Across all vehicle segments, this increase was directly attributable to increased fuel costs, with a domino effect for other oil-based products such as tires.
Tags: operating costs
A hedging program can be an invaluable tool to help manage the price of fuel and offset the risk of adverse price movements.
Tags: fuel conservation, fuel management, hedging
October 2007 - Feature
By Cheryl Knight
Bausch & Lomb has deployed flex-fuel, hybrid, and four-cylinder vehicles into its fleet, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and cut fleet costs.
Tags: greening, hybrids
Many companies are turning to fuel card programs for their fueling needs. Data from these programs can be mined with significant savings.
Tags: fuel
September 2007 - Feature
Choosing the right fuel management provider can save you valuable time and money.
Tags: fuel management, fuel management provider
By Tariq Kamal
Fleet managers describe how the ability to track vehicle location, gas consumption, and preventive maintenance has benefited their fleets.
Tags: fuel savings, maintenance, telematics
August 2007 - Feature
STATISTICS AND CUSTOMER RESPONSE SURVEYS LEAVE LITTLE DOUBT ABOUT THE ADVANTAGES OF FUEL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS. ENHANCE SAVINGS THROUGH RESEARCH, REPORTING, COMMUNICATION, AND RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING.
Tags: best practices, fuel card, fuel management vendor, fuel reporting
June 2004 - Feature
By Steve Saltzgiver
Nearly every function of fleet vehicle management requires a decision dependent upon accurate odometer reporting. Utah’s Division of Fleet Operations employs a proactive approach to ensure correct mileage data.