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Upfittingby Sean LydenNovember 13, 2013

Selecting the Right Ladder Rack for the Job

While choosing the right ladder rack for a fleet vehicle involves consideration of a number of factors, including storage, van roof height, and need for accessibility, there is a rack available for every fleet need.

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Vehicle Researchby Mike AntichNovember 13, 2013

All-New 2014 Toyota Tundra

The all-new Tundra was styled, engineered, and assembled in the U.S. It features a new chiseled exterior styling and all-new interior design. New for 2014 is a standard backup camera and Bluetooth on all grades of the Tundra.

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Operationsby Sean LydenNovember 8, 2013

The Compact Van Strikes Back

After a four-year “resting period,” the compact van is back, alive and well, and offering even more options than ever.

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Mike AntichNovember 8, 2013

Double Cab Now Available for Hino 195 Diesel & 195h Hybrid

Hino’s 195h diesel-electric hybrid also won the American Truck Dealers Association’s (ATD) 2013 Medium-Duty Commercial Truck of the Year award based on criteria such as driver visibility, maneuverability, and fuel economy.

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Leasingby Laura JozwiakOctober 16, 2013

Reflecting on the Past, Changing for the Future

If you have been in the fleet industry for 20 years or even just one year, you experience change on a daily basis. It is fun to think back to a time when the 1970 Pontiac GTO achieved 10 mpg.

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Operationsby Chris WolskiOctober 16, 2013

Ram ProMaster Reporting for Duty

Prior to its first deliveries in September, the Ram ProMaster received interest from a broad array of fleets, which stems from its flexible design configurations and its ability to be easily upfit.

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Small Fleetby Mike AntichOctober 15, 2013

Mother Nature's Devastating Impact on Fleet Operations

In 2005, Hurricane Katrina destroyed or damaged approximately 2,000 fleet vehicles in the Gulf Coast. Last October, Hurricane Sandy disrupted the refueling infrastructure and fleet communication with drivers in N.J and N.Y.

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Mike Antich & Lauren FletcherOctober 15, 2013

Car OTD Times Static, Truck OTD Improves

While OTD remained relatively static overall, year-over-year, delivery times were still above the industry average benchmark of 60 days. Quality holds and recalls impacted some high-volume fleet models.

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OperationsCover Storyby Greg BasichSeptember 19, 2013

Latest Upfits for New Cargo Vans

The commercial van marketplace’s landscape is changing rapidly with the introduction of a number of completely new van designs. Fleet upfitters are taking advantage of these new vehicles’ designs to provide a wider range of upfitting solutions that meet the diverse needs of today’s businesses.

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Small Fleetby Chris BrownSeptember 19, 2013

Making the Case for In-House Maintenance

With a fleet of only 25 vehicles, this rain gutter installation company set up a service facility in-house and is realizing a 60% reduction in maintenance expense.

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