Ford F-550 Super Duty: Commercial Truck of the Year
A perennial fleet favorite, Ford’s F-550 is getting some updates including powertrain options and new technology moving into 2020.
A perennial fleet favorite, Ford’s F-550 is getting some updates including powertrain options and new technology moving into 2020.
Cummins has turned 100 years old this year, a rarity in any industry, and a journey back through its ten decades reveals a colorful history.
Service fleets have unique fleet safety and efficiency challenges that can be addressed by telematics – yet few service fleets have implemented this technology. But service fleets, such as lawn services and HVAC companies, can see major benefits from a telematics solution.
Every winter impacts the economy in some way, but this season was especially tough and could have led to a slowdown in truck freight.
Truck age is an important factor in total cost of ownership/life cycle cost calculations. The longer you keep a truck, the more it costs in maintenance and repairs.
Taking a global look at the industry after more than 35 years involved in the fleet management side, Hardesty enjoys a challenge (and a good laugh).
Mark Buzzell is no stranger to fleet. As the prior president and CEO of Ford of Canada, one of his key responsibilities was managing its Canadian fleet business. Buzzell understands fleet and recognizes its importance to Ford.
The heavy-duty segment is an important segment for General Motors. While designing the 2020 Silverado HD, GM made sure to take in fleet input and parlay that input into features that made it into the final product.
From Uber drivers to scooter users and pedestrians buried in their cell phones, fleet drivers navigating medium-duty trucks in the big city face an entirely different reality than their suburban or rural counterparts.
An array of new and updated solutions in 2019 will help fleet managers reduce risky driver behavior like never before.
Total cost of ownership for vocational truck fleets is trending upward, primarily due to higher fuel prices, increased maintenance costs due to higher labor rates and parts prices, and commodity-driven increases in tire prices.
Extending replacements too long can result in added repair and maintenance costs but replacing a vehicle too soon can leave money on the table in terms of vehicle life.
For the pharmaceutical sales and construction fleets that use it, the Explorer provides plenty of fleet-friendly features, such as a roomy interior, comfort, and capabilities that support longer trips and minimize driver fatigue.
Preventive maintenance programs are yesterday’s news. Tomorrow’s fleet manager is working on predicting issues before they even occur.
Transportation is the lifeblood of America's largest state, but challenges posed by geography and weather mean options are severely limited for eight months of the year.
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