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Small Fleet•by Chris Brown•March 20, 2013

Rethink Your Tool Hauler

If you’re hauling a lot of tools for your contracting business, dump your pickup and consider this type of custom-built rolling toolbox.

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Small Fleet•by Joanne Tucker•March 20, 2013

Propane Factors for a Small Fleet

This coffee roasting company says that at 50,000 miles annually per vehicle, the bi-fuel propane autogas conversion on two vans will likely pay back in less than one year.

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Small Fleet•by Joanne Tucker•March 20, 2013

Best Practices in Driver Hiring

When putting employees behind the wheel of your company assets, it’s important to know that you’re handing the keys to a safe driver.

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Fuel•by Lauren Fletcher•March 14, 2013

Working with the Hand You're Dealt: 7 Ways to Seize Control of Fuel Costs

With the current volatility of fuel prices, fleet managers may feel the deck has been stacked against them. Taking charge with smarter purchasing and consumption can guarantee a winning hand.

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Upfitting•by Sean Lyden•March 14, 2013

6 Mistakes to Avoid When Spec'ing Refrigerated Truck Bodies

Incorrectly spec’ing a refrigerated truck can be costly to both a fleet and a company’s clients. Knowing what mistakes to avoid when spec’ing can go a long way to impacting the bottom line and increasing company business.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•March 14, 2013

Top 10 Trends in Truck Fleet Management

The top challenge facing truck fleets continues to be managing fuel spend. Other challenges include rightsizing, rising tire costs, remarketing, and improving fleet efficiency. An emerging trend is the shift to lighter-weight upfits.

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Remarketing & Lifecycle•by Ricky Beggs, Black Book USA•March 14, 2013

How Will the 'Cliff' Aversion Drive Truck Value?

A look back over the past decade may shed some light on what to expect from the recent fiscal crisis. Overall, Black Book anticipates a positive impact on values.

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Upfitting•by Staff•March 14, 2013

Vehicle Upfitting: The Step-by-Step Process

An in-depth look at the upfitting process from start to finish is shared. Each significant step of the way is captured and described.

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Operations•Cover Story•by Lauren Fletcher•March 13, 2013

Ram Adds ProMaster to Commercial Vehicle Lineup

Two roof heights, three wheelbases, and four body lengths provide plenty of options for fleet managers looking for an all-new full-size van.

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Small Fleet•by Lauren Fletcher•March 1, 2013

The All-New 2014 Mazda6 and CX5

Totally refreshed from the ground up with the automaker’s SKYACTIV technology, the 2014 Mazda6 and 2014 CX-5 provide updated options for fleets looking for a mid-size sedan or compact SUV.

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