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Operationsby Lauren FletcherFebruary 27, 2019

Women in Fleet: Pulse's Lori Olson

With an aim to help keep drivers safer on the road, Olson’s drive for success and jump-right-in attitude is making her a name to know in fleet.

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Small Fleetby Mike AntichFebruary 26, 2019

Replacement Tire Costs Increased 8% in 2018

Upward cost pressures on replacement tires have emerged in 2018, due to higher cost for the commodities used to manufacture tires and the trend to larger diameter 17- to 18-inch wheels, which are more expensive to replace.

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Small Fleetby Mike AntichFebruary 26, 2019

Synthetic Oils, Higher Labor Rates Increase Preventive Maintenance Costs

On average, PM costs have increased due to higher labor rates, expansion of models requiring synthetic motor oil, and more expensive cartridge oil filters. One offset is that longer lasting synthetics have extended oil-drain intervals.

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Vehicle Researchby Mike AntichFebruary 20, 2019

New 2019 Ram HD Increases Torque, Towing & Payload

FCA introduced a muscular Ram HD that can generate 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque from the all-new 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel. In addition, the Ram HD has a maximum payload of 7,680 pounds and towing capability of 35,100 pounds.

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Vehicle Researchby Paul ClintonFebruary 15, 2019

Truck Squall Blows Into Chicago

New work trucks from Ram, Ford, and Chevrolet land at the nation's largest, and oldest, auto show.

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Maintenanceby Lauren FletcherFebruary 13, 2019

Benefits of OEM Parts & Service Programs

Utilizing an OEM parts & service program can help keep work trucks on the road with parts meant to work for the tough jobs todays fleets accomplish.

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Maintenanceby Lauren FletcherFebruary 11, 2019

Fleetio's Shop Integration Saves Fleets

For larger fleets who currently use fleet management companies or small business fleets who suffer through hours of manual service record-keeping, things are about to change.

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Maintenanceby Shelley MikaFebruary 8, 2019

10 Tips for Maintaining Work Trucks

Want to be sure your work trucks perform their best? Follow these 10 tips.

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MaintenanceCover Storyby Shelley MikaFebruary 6, 2019

Top Maintenance Best Practices for Medium-Duty Trucks

Keeping a work truck properly maintained is a key component in the effort to keep downtime to a minimum and costs low.

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Small Fleetby Andy LundinFebruary 5, 2019

How Technology Streamlines Procurement

The fleet procurement process, like most other aspects of fleet, is heavily dependent on the capabilities of modern-day technology. Online-based procurement systems help fleet and procurement professionals understand more about their operations so they can make impactful decisions.

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