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OperationsCover Storyby Shelley MikaMarch 11, 2020

Best-in-Class Truck Replacement Strategies

A one-size-fits-all for approach getting replacement cycles right? That doesn’t exist. The good news? Fleets have options to customize the best strategy for their unique operation.

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Small Fleetby Chris BrownMarch 9, 2020

How Work Trucks Are Meeting the e-Commerce Surge

The 2020 Work Truck Show showcased a convergence of technologies driven by environmental conditions, regulations, and the needs of package delivery drivers, who enter and exit their vehicles hundreds of times in a day.

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Green Fleetby Lauren FletcherFebruary 24, 2020

Understanding Webasto’s Modular Battery System

When you step onto the show floor at The Work Truck Show 2020, you may ask yourself – who on earth brought a Ford Mustang to a truck show? And why? Hint: It's all about the power.

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Upfittingby Cal Kanowitz, Marion Body WorksFebruary 20, 2020

Aluminum vs. Steel: Choosing the Right Material for Your Fleet

A key part of a fleet's spec'ing process is determing the materials used for the bodies and cabs of the trucks.

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Maintenanceby Jason Miller, Cooper TireFebruary 17, 2020

Under Pressure: 5 Tips to Keep Tire Pressure Optimal

One thing is consistent when it comes to truck tire maintenance: tire inflation has been, and always will be, a top concern for fleets. What can you do to keep your tire pressure optimal for your needs?

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Small Fleetby Chris BrownFebruary 13, 2020

Advanced Safety Technologies: Comprehension, Implementation, Training

Studies have shown that advanced driver assistance technology is amplifying distracted behavior. Do you know how to manage these technologies and educate your drivers to avoid the risk?

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Technologyby Ted Lee, MagellanFebruary 12, 2020

7 Features Every Routing Solution Should Include in 2020

Seeing clearly is an appropriate job description for those in charge of managing and dispatching their fleet, as well as those behind the wheel of a utility truck. So, how do you know which solution is the best fit?

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Upfittingby Anne FortinFebruary 10, 2020

Boorman Farms Brothers Build Ultimate Service Truck

Looking for options to reduce idling for power take-off (PTO) needs, two potato farmers looked at alternative options to power their farm equipment needs.

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Small Fleetby Gregory Van TighemFebruary 5, 2020

How a Contractor Caught a $1K a Week Overtime Mistake

Frisch & Sons Inc. used its new telematics system to identify a time-stamp error and save another $300 monthly by ensuring proper gas card use among its drivers.

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Small Fleetby Denise L. RondiniFebruary 5, 2020

When Should Drivers Be Disqualified from Driving Your Fleet Vehicles?

Fleets that have a firm grasp of FMCSA’s driver disqualification criteria can build upon them to set rules for their team of drivers even if those drivers do not have CDLs.

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