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Operationsby Chris WolskiDecember 30, 2015

Time Capsule: 1920 International Model H

As this photo shows, work trucks in the early part of the 20th century emphasized functionality over comfort, leaving drivers such as the one shown here literally out in the cold.

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Operationsby Paul ClintonDecember 28, 2015

The Complex Efficiency of Assembling Ford's Transit Van

Ford offers 58 configurations of its full-size van, and produces them all on one line at its Kansas City Assembly Plant.

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Operationsby Chris WolskiDecember 22, 2015

Time Capsule: 1916 International Model MA with Curtain Side Body

The International brand stretches back more than a century and from its earliest days was a part of the fabric of American workaday life.

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Vehicle Researchby Chris WolskiDecember 18, 2015

2015 Fleet Truck of the Year: Ram 1500

The fleet truck of the year’s diesel variant delivers up to 29 mpg and a towing capability up to 9,200 pounds, making it the standout among its competitors.

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Small Fleetby Lauren FletcherDecember 18, 2015

2015 Fleet Car of the Year: Ford Fusion

The Ford Fusion was once again named the Fleet Car of the Year by fleet managers in an online ballot. Ford has continued to update the Fusion with more standard and available features desired in a mid-size sedan.

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Small Fleetby Amy HercherDecember 17, 2015

Oscar Mayer's Wienermobile Fleet Hits the Road

Built on a GM chassis, Oscar Mayer’s orange-and-yellow Wienermobile features a 27-foot-long fiberglass hot dog. Currently, six Wienermobiles are touring the country — each with plenty of Wienermobile whistles to hand out.

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Upfittingby Mike AntichDecember 11, 2015

Holman Automotive Celebrates More Than 90 Years in Business

After more than 90 years in business, Holman Automotive also celebrates 67 years in fleet by founding ARI in 1948. Being a privately-held, family-owned business is one key to its success as well as its focus on its people and customers.

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Green Fleetby Lauren FletcherDecember 4, 2015

UPS Goes Green with Workhorse

The all-new hybrid-electric delivery vehicle will deliver 400 percent of the fuel economy of a comparable gasoline-powered vehicle, and features the truckmaker’s E-GEN technology.

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Green Fleetby Christopher LyonDecember 1, 2015

Five Steps for Managing Your Fleet's Energy Budget

Energy consumption accounts for a large part of a fleet’s operating budget. Fleet managers need to look for efficient and long-lasting ways to reduce this expense.

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Operationsby Mike AntichNovember 27, 2015

Class 3-6 Truck Forecast: Operating Costs Stable in 2015

Although the largest operating cost continues to be fuel, the No. 1 challenge facing medium-duty truck fleets is cost containment. There is always pressure to reduce costs, but management is exerting even more pressure than in recent years.

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