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Operationsby Chris WolskiOctober 29, 2014

Time Capsule: 1920s Edwin F. Daniels & Co. Truck Auto Car

Trucks have certainly changed in style and use over the years, and this auto car from the 1920s shows how far technology and comfort have come over the past 90 or so years.

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Small Fleetby StaffOctober 23, 2014

Nissan Vans Help Delivery Fleet Streamline Operations

This delivery service startup streamlines operations by only using Nissan vans — similar to Southwest Airlines’ one airplane model fleet.

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Small Fleetby Volvo Cars North AmericaOctober 23, 2014

What To Do (And Not To Do) After a Highway Breakdown

Depending on the setting, there are different ways to handle the aftermath of a vehicle breakdown.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 17, 2014

Why Pickup Towing Standardization Matters for Fleets

The major light-duty truck manufacturers have all embraced the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J2807 towing standard. Fleets will benefit from better ability to spec their vehicles.

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Small Fleetby Amy HercherOctober 16, 2014

In-Vehicle Camera Improves Fleet’s Driver Safety, Fuel Usage

By monitoring its drivers in the cab, this truck fleet saw a decrease in high-risk driving occurrences and improved fuel economy — as well as exoneration from driving incident accusations.

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Small Fleetby Ricky BeggsOctober 15, 2014

Vehicle Valuation 101

Understanding depreciation, how vehicles are valued and when to remarket can improve your total cost of ownership.

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Small Fleetby Amy HercherOctober 9, 2014

Wheelz Up Has Logistics Down

Looking to be the "UPS of auto parts deliveries," minority-owned Wheelz Up has streamlined auto parts delivery with efficient logistics and a diversified fleet of Ford Transit and Nissan NV vans.

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Small Fleetby Chris BrownOctober 9, 2014

Hidden Benefits of Leasing Equipment

Similar to fleet leasing, equipment leasing also allows for creative ways to generate working capital and improve cash flow.

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Small Fleetby StaffOctober 9, 2014

Cabovers Gain Popularity in Medium-Duty Trucks

When deciding between a cabover engine truck or a conventional truck, fleets are seeing some advantage to the cabover, but still lean toward the conventional truck.

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Green Fleetby StaffOctober 8, 2014

Exploring the Commercial Fleet Sessions at Green Fleet Conference

Commercial fleet managers can expect to get a wide variety of information at the 2014 Green Fleet Conference & Expo on Oct. 29-31. The four sessions will cover topics ranging from how to coach drivers to selling sustainability to C-level executives.

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