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Vehicle Researchby StaffNovember 14, 2014

How to Develop an Effective Selector Template

One of the “fleet management basics” is determining vehicle selection: what type, make, model, and equipment are best suited to the company fleet mission.

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Small Fleetby Amy HercherNovember 13, 2014

Delivery Fleet Customizes Trucks to Better Navigate Streets

With help from its dealership and the city of San Francisco, this customized truck fleet can better maneuver through the city to deliver beverages.

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Small Fleetby Joanne TuckerNovember 13, 2014

Clean Cities: A Small Fleet's Green Fleet Guide

There's a lot of information about alternative fuels out there. Your local Clean Cities coalition will not only help you determine your alt-fuel path, but also show you where the grants are and how to get them.

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Fuelby Mike AntichNovember 11, 2014

Forecast of Operating Costs for Medium-Duty Trucks in CY-2015

The operating cost forecast for medium-duty trucks is stable for the upcoming calendar year, with fuel economy and cost reduction the top concerns.

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Operationsby StaffNovember 11, 2014

UPS Sets Aggressive Emissions-Reduction Goals

Reaching its emissions-reduction goals of 10 percent three years early, the parcel delivery fleet has upped its goals to achieve a 20-percent reduction by 2020.

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Safetyby Sean LydenNovember 10, 2014

Avoid the 'If-it-Fits-it-Ships' Trap

Overloading can have serious consequences for truck fleets ranging from accidents to increased maintenance costs to DOT citations. Make sure fleet trucks are properly spec’d and that drivers avoid “pack-ratting” tools and other supplies.

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Small Fleetby Chris BrownNovember 6, 2014

How Do Trim Levels Affect Lifecycle Costs?

With many options and trim levels to choose from, lifecycle costs vary greatly within the same model.

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Small Fleetby Amy HercherNovember 6, 2014

Propane Autogas Gains Momentum

As an attendee at this year's World LP Gas Forum, Business Fleet got to experience the newest developments in technology for the global propane industry firsthand, including propane autogas engines for fleet vehicles.

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Operationsby Chris WolskiNovember 4, 2014

GM Seeks to Revitalize Mid-Size Pickup Market

After largely disappearing for several years, GM hopes to connect fleets with its mid-size truck offerings. The Colorado Work Truck trim is specifically designed with fleets in mind.

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Vehicle Researchby Mike AntichNovember 3, 2014

Top Fleet Trends for Class 5-6 Trucks

The Class 5-6 truck market is very similar to the Class 3-4 market and shares many of the same trends. Among the key trends driving this market are fuel spend, downsizing, the growing receptivity to telematics devices, and funding.

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