Time Capsule: GAZ ZIS-5V
Recently the GAZ Group marked the 70th anniversary of its first production truck at its Ural Vehicle Plant. On July 8, 1944, the first military version of ZIS-5V vehicle was delivered from the production line of the Plant.
Recently the GAZ Group marked the 70th anniversary of its first production truck at its Ural Vehicle Plant. On July 8, 1944, the first military version of ZIS-5V vehicle was delivered from the production line of the Plant.
When spec’ing a truck, fleet managers must also keep in mind the health and well-being of the driver while on the road and at a jobsite. Protecting drivers from musculoskeletal injuries will keep them on the job and the fleet running smoothly.
Across-the-board improvement in business conditions, especially in the energy sector, is prompting a broad cross-section of corporations to increase their fleet order volume for MY-2015 to meet this uptick in business activity.
As this circa 1911 advertisement shows, OEMs have been highlighting the benefits of efficiency and reliability. Other issues touched on in the advertisement sound surprisingly modern, including TCO, maintenance, concerns about depreciation, and an emphasis on safety.
Truck upfitters are implementing new processes and technologies to improve responsiveness and accelerate order-to-delivery cycles.
These companies supply fleets with various telematics services, including GPS tracking, vehicle and driver performance data, engine diagnostics and customized reports.
Before "reaching for the clouds," fleet managers should understand how this evolving technology can reduce costs and increase productivity.
This delivery service fleet opted for full-service leasing to maintain its trucks and reduce the stress of unexpected repairs.
This engineering company leased a CNG-powered Ram 2500 to not only reduce fuel expenses but also to support the local natural gas industry.
Proper fleet management can help a small business save money on fuel, maintenance and other fleet-related costs. Here are some cost-saving tips for small fleet operators to consider.
Five fleets weigh in on how they use GPS tracking, vehicle diagnostics, electronic communication and vehicle and driver data to automate tasks and improve performance.
GM continues to redesign its Silverado and Sierra 2500/3500 HD pickup models for 2015.
Competing against the Ford Transit Connect and new Ram ProMaster City compact vans, the 2014 Nissan NV200 is the compact version of the larger NV series of vans.
Chrysler is rolling out the Ram ProMaster City to compete directly with the Ford Transit Connect and Nissan NV200 in the burgeoning compact van market.
Automotive services are not a new phenomenon as this circa 1918 Dodge service truck attests. The truck was operated by Peter Dziadik's Tire Shop in Peekskill, N.Y., from about 1918 to the late 1920s.
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