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Maintenanceby Lauren FletcherApril 11, 2019

Essential Fleet Tire FAQs: Load Ratings, Pressure, Sizes & DOT Standards

Work Truck readers have some excellent questions. We answer truck tire questions about load carrying capacity, DOT ratings, and whether it's okay to change truck tire sizes.

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Vehicle Researchby Mike AntichApril 9, 2019

2020 Ford Transit: New Engines and AWD

Some of the new standard driver-assist features include Pre-Collision Assist with emergency braking and pedestrian detection, and lane-keeping system.

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Operationsby Roselynne ReyesApril 8, 2019

Fleet Technical Congress Finds its Focus

At The Work Truck Show 2019, the Fleet Technical Congress’ second year of educational sessions centered around emergency planning and vehicle design.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffApril 8, 2019

2019 Ram 1500: 5 Fleet Features You Need to Know

FCA is aiming its Ram 1500 Classic at commercial fleets that need a workhorse pickup truck. The Ram 1500 is expected to be used by fleet managers and executives.

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Lauren FletcherApril 5, 2019

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.

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Technologyby Adam BruttellApril 4, 2019

5 Service Fleet Challenges Telematics Can Fix

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.

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OperationsCover Storyby Lauren FletcherMarch 27, 2019

Women in Fleet: Meet JLL's Sheri Hardesty

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).

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Vehicle Researchby Mike AntichMarch 27, 2019

Q&A: Ford's New Fleet Director

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.

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Vehicle Researchby Eric GandarillaMarch 21, 2019

Designing the 2020 Silverado HD with Fleet in Mind

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.

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Small Fleetby Chad SimonMarch 20, 2019

Meeting the Challenges of Safely Operating an Urban Fleet 

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.  

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