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Safety & Compliance•by Lauren Fletcher•October 12, 2016

How Pest Control Fleets Reduce Downtime and Control Costs

Working hard to keep the pests away, these vocational fleets have varied upfitting requirements and have to do all they can to reduce downtime and keep vehicles on the road.

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Operations•Cover Story•by Jack Roberts•October 11, 2016

Bigger, Brawnier 2017-MY Work Trucks

The newest Class 3-7 work truck models feature dramatic new enhancements. New and upgraded vehicles for 2017 come with a variety of improved features that focus on comfort, dependability, and safety.

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Small Fleet•by Amy Hercher•October 3, 2016

Updated Trucks Keep Nonprofit’s Fleet Costs Down

Idaho Youth Ranch has improved fleet efficiency through initiatives such as mobile technicians and electronic routing, as well as by adding new Kenworth T270 leased trucks to its fleet.

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Safety & Compliance•by Kathy Close•September 28, 2016

Short-Haul Exceptions to the Rule

Those who travel short distances with their commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) often wonder if they are subject to the same Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) as over-the-road trucking companies.

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Technology & AI•by Tom Erdman, president, Azuga Fleet•September 28, 2016

3 Unexpected Ways Fleet Tracking Will Improve Sales Performance

Robust fleet tracking solutions provide countless features that add useful insight to help optimize sales performance. Three ways that you might not expect it to help are shared.

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Operations•by Staff•September 23, 2016

Ford's 2017 Fleet Preview

Several MY-17 Ford vehicles were available to drive on eight different test tracks at the preview’s drive experience. Preview attendees included 900 of Ford’s top commercial, government, and rental customers.

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Technology & AI•by Lauren Fletcher•September 22, 2016

Telematics in Mixed Truck Fleets: Equipment and Reporting

In part one of this two-part series, best practices in equipping a mixed truck fleet are shared, as well as details on varied reporting capabilities.

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A mobile office in a full size van
Upfitting•by Amy Hercher•September 21, 2016

Mobile Offices: New Tools, Tech for Road Warriors

As more fleets are able to take their work on the road, custom upfits are providing a more comfortable and efficient workspace for employees — from portable desks to executive lounges with TVs, storage areas, and conference space.

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Small Fleet•by Chris Wolski and Chris Brown•September 21, 2016

Putting GM's Commercial Link to the Test

The editorial staffs of Automotive Fleet and Business Fleet jumped feet first into telematics tracking with GM's new Commercial Link solution. The results

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Small Fleet•by Tariq Kamal•September 21, 2016

Mercedes-Benz E-Class: Built for Comfort

Mercedes-Benz E-Class enters its fifth generation with the 2017 E300. This five-passenger luxury sedan competes with the Audi A6 and BMW 5 Series.

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