Propane Cleans Up Medium-Duty Trucks
Not only does propane offer lower capital costs than diesel power, but tax credits are also available for the resulting low-emission vehicles.
Not only does propane offer lower capital costs than diesel power, but tax credits are also available for the resulting low-emission vehicles.
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.
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.
Truck fleet fuel saving strategies include right-sized vehicles, alt-fuel use, and driver education.
For Rossmoor Pastries, converting from gasoline-powered delivery vans to a fleet fueled by clean-burning compressed natural gas is saving the company $4,000 per month.
When it's time to dispose of retired units, which vehicle prep strategies can improve resale value? Following industry basics can have a significant impact on resale prices.
A GPS system can be a useful fleet management tool for the customer, driver, and company. But you’ve got to properly introduce the idea of the system to your employees first.
A city initiative to become more environmentally responsible prompted the Charlottesville Fire Department to pilot-test a Ford Escape Hybrid as an emergency response vehicle.
The Florida Cooperative Bid Program is a success story built on patience and organization. It is proof that generating an effective vehicle bid process does not have to be managed by state agencies.
If heavy workloads exceed a typical eight-hour workday, offer your employees overtime rather than hire a new person. It may be more cost-effective.
Marking 50 years of business, Mike Albert Leasing hosted an open house that paid homage to the past while looking to the future.
How a fuel card program helped the State of Florida balance its budget — and prepare for the future.
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.
With environmental benefits, low operating costs and flexibility of use, NEVs could offer a viable alternative in your fleet. Yet there is much to consider before taking the leap to fully battery-powered vehicles.
Urban package delivery routes usually include lots of stops and starts, but require relatively little long-range driving. Purolator Courier is developing the Quicksider EV, an electric green solution.
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