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Vehicle Researchby Mike Antich and Chris WolskiMay 20, 2014

2014 Fleet Industry Report Card: OEM Focus

Fleet managers surveyed for this year's report card, overall, gave the OEMs high marks in a number of areas. Fleet managers also identified areas where improvements can be made in OEM products and services.

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Green Fleetby Sean LydenMay 20, 2014

Switching to Natural Gas in Medium-Duty Trucks

Fleet managers must consider a wide range of options when deciding on converting their truck fleet to natural gas.

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Utility Fleetby Stephane BabcockMay 12, 2014

AT&T Conserves Water, Fuel Through Fleet

AT&T has lowered its water and fuel usage, with a focus in drought-ridden California, by reducing its non-essential water use and continuing its expansion of alternative fuel adoption.

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Vehicle Researchby Chris Wolski & Stephane BabcockMay 6, 2014

Showcase of Vocational & Auxiliary Vehicles

Truck OEMs across the board are offering fleet managers a solution for nearly every vocational need whether they’re in Atlanta or the Arctic Circle.

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Operationsby Lauren FletcherMay 5, 2014

The 2014 Work Truck Show

More than 100 new products were announced at the 50th Annual NTEA Convention and Work Truck Show.

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Fuelby Sean LydenMay 5, 2014

Impact of New Higher Fuel Standard Proposed by the Obama Administration

Fleet managers will see an increase in acquisition cost, which could cause many to wait before diving into new fuel technology headfirst.

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Remarketingby Tom BurtonMay 5, 2014

Navigating the Secondary Market: Surplus Trucks

To get the most value from a used truck, fleet managers looking to auction their units should do a little research and be thoroughly prepared.

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Lauren FletcherMay 5, 2014

International TerraStar 4x4 Named Medium-Duty Truck of the Year

The Class 4-5 medium-duty truck features an Allison Optimized 1000 transmission, Fabco TC-28 gear-driven transfer case, and Diamond Logic electrical system.

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Stephane BabcockMay 1, 2014

Latest Advances in Internal Combustion Engines

Even with all the buzz that surrounds hybrids, hydrogen fuel cells, and the numerous gaseous alternatives, OEMs are still betting on the benefits of the constantly improving internal combustion engine (ICE).

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Small Fleetby Stephane BabcockApril 15, 2014

2014 BMW 328d xDrive Sedan Overview

BMW has added to its diesel legacy with the 328d's 2.0L, four-cylinder TwinPower Turbo Diesel engine — a first for the U.S. market — which produces 180 hp and 280 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,750 rpm. When mated to the 8-speed automatic transmission, the combination achieves a 7-second 0-60 mph lapse time.

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