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Vehicle Researchby Mike AntichOctober 11, 2018

Chevrolet Silverado Makes Towing Easier & Safer

While developing the all-new Silverado, GM spoke with the major trailer manufacturers and 7,000 truck trailer owners to get input on how to improve the trailering process using driver assistance technology & towing safeguards.

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Vehicle Researchby Lauren FletcherOctober 9, 2018

Ford Discusses Vehicle Lineup Shift

Earlier this year, the automaker announced a major change to its vehicle portfolio, shifting to around 90% trucks, utilities, and commercial vehicles by 2020.

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Safetyby Lauren FletcherOctober 8, 2018

Windshields: Repair or Replace?

A key component to a vehicle’s structural safety, windshields are more often replaced than repaired. There are several reasons this trend needs to be reversed.

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby StaffOctober 8, 2018

2019 Vocational Work Truck Round-Up

The newest batch of work trucks sheds weight, adds performance capabilities, and is available with versatile options. In this annual guide, we highlight the newest models and features that fleets should look out for.

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Operationsby Paul ClintonOctober 8, 2018

How to Reduce Costs and Maintain an Efficient Fleet

The procurement function of researching, negotiating contracts, and purchasing fleet vehicles must harmonize with the management of those assets, so the corporation can achieve the most efficient and best utilization of a fleet’s vehicle lifecycle.

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Mike AntichOctober 2, 2018

Demand for Trucks and Vans Slow Fleet Deliveries

Increased fleet orders for trucks and vans created backlogs at upfitter facilities, increasing lead times and missed ship-thrus. A shortage of rail autorack carriers further delayed deliveries. Despite this, order-to-delivery for most units was similar to 2017.

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Small Fleetby Daryl LubinskySeptember 28, 2018

Fleet Cyberattacks: Prevention and Response

Continental AG is offering cybersecurity systems from Argus Cyber Security and automotive software company, Elektrobit, pre-integrated into its connected vehicle electronics products.

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Operationsby Lauren FletcherSeptember 28, 2018

Women in Fleet: Meet Weatherford's Pierce

With a matter-of-fact, no-nonsense personality, Lee Pierce of Weatherford International is driven by data and bottom-line results.

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Vehicle Researchby Mike AntichSeptember 25, 2018

15 Ways to Improve Order-to-Delivery for the Next Model Year

Here are 15 recommendations from nine subject-matter experts on how to further improve OTD times.

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Safetyby Mark Murrell, CarriersEdgeSeptember 19, 2018

How Driver Training Can Help Fleets Reduce Liability — and Improve Safety

The worst time to realize your trucking fleet’s safety program doesn’t measure up is when you’re answering attorneys’ questions in court or at a deposition.

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