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SafetyCover Storyby Lauren FletcherDecember 6, 2018

Truck Accidents Continue to Rise

Overall, accident rates are continuing a steady rise, with many leaning toward technology in the hope of reducing rates.

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Fuelby Matt Leuck, Neste U.S., Inc.December 5, 2018

Think Alternative Fuels Lower Fleet Expenses? Look at Maintenance

In today’s thriving economy, it’s a good year to be a fleet manager. Yet, at the same time, fleet managers at transportation companies, as well as at governments providing services like fire protection or mass transit, still face concerns around profitability and maintenance.

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Safetyby Chris Ransom, Verizon ConnectDecember 5, 2018

Top 5 Preventive Winter Driving Tips

Unsafe driving maneuvers including harsh acceleration and braking, sharp turns (cornering), and speeding over 80 mph become even more dangerous in winter weather conditions. Staying on top of driver safety is important.

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Fuelby Eric GandarillaDecember 4, 2018

Finding Extra Fuel Economy Through Telematics

Using telematics and fuel card integrations, a fleet manager identified driving habits that helped improve one of his truck's cost per mile.

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Small Fleetby Mike AntichNovember 30, 2018

Higher Motor Oil Prices Nudge Preventive Maintenance Costs Up

Citing the higher cost of crude oil, many major manufacturers of finished lubricant products increased prices from 5% to 8% in CY-2018. Plus, each model-year, more OEMs require the use of more expensive synthetic motor oils.

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Eric GandarillaNovember 30, 2018

2018 Fleet Truck of the Year: Chevrolet Silverado 1500

The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 beat out 47 other trucks to earn the 2018 Fleet Truck of the Year award for the second year in a row.

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Small Fleetby Les SmartNovember 23, 2018

Are You Loading Your Box Trucks Safely?

When the truck stops, safety doesn’t. Consider floor weight reinforcement, slip prevention, cargo management, and ramp safety strategies to avoid injuries and workers’ comp claims.

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Small Fleetby Amy HercherNovember 22, 2018

When it Comes to Fleet, What Matters to Pest Control?

With wide coverage areas, independent technicians, and specific equipment requirements, pest control companies fulfill fleet needs with DIY and custom solutions.

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Fuelby Paul ClintonNovember 14, 2018

WEX Delves Deeper Into Fueling Data

The fuel card specialist is looking for ways to reduce data overload for fleet managers as it deepens its expertise through acquisitions and an expansion.

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Technologyby StaffNovember 12, 2018

ELD Compliance Enters New Phase

After nearly a full year with the Electronic Logging Device mandate in effect, here's a look at what we know so far and where this important connected-vehicle technology seems to be heading.

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