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Vehicle Researchby Lauren FletcherJuly 15, 2011

Latest Trends in Vocational Truck Fleet Applications

Rightsizing and downsizing, use of alternative fuels, and the increased use of fleet management companies are a few of the current trends seen in the vocational work truck fleet segment.

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Vehicle Researchby Sean LydenJuly 15, 2011

10 Factors in Spec’ing Drive-Axle Ratios for Medium-Duty Trucks

There is a wide range of drive-axle ratios for medium-duty trucks. Considering drive-axle ratio impacts a truck’s top-end speed, load-pulling ability, and overall fuel economy, fleet managers must choose carefully.

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Maintenanceby Mike ButschJuly 15, 2011

Checked Your Lug Nuts Lately?

Checking the lug nuts on a commercial motor vehicle should be a part of a Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR). Indicators of a loose lug nut could be shiny metal or new rust. If the lug nut is less than hand-tight, the rim could come off.

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Mike AntichJuly 15, 2011

Hino Targets Expanded Market Share with New Class 4-5 COEs

The 2012 Class 4 and 5 cab-over-engine (COE) models also include a diesel-electric hybrid version, which will be rolled out first in California, Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington D.C., and the greater New York City metro area.

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Vehicle Researchby Michele ZeilerJuly 13, 2011

10 Ways to Become a Depreciation Management Pro

In North America, depreciation is generally the largest operating expense for a vehicle fleet. Fleet managers must know what depreciation is, how it is applied, and how a corporate fleet program influences this key cost driver.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffJuly 13, 2011

Three Ways to Screw Up Your Fleet Operation

It’s nice to get suggestions and advice from experts on how to better manage your fleet. It’s also good to know what not to do. Here are three tried-and-true ways to screw up your fleet operation.

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Vehicle Researchby Chris BrownJuly 6, 2011

General Motors' 2012-MY Fleet Product Preview

General Motors gathered its fleet friends and family together in Palm Springs earlier this year to show off its product and give a glimpse into the future.

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Fuelby Chris Brown and Tariq KamalJune 17, 2011

New Strategies for Managing Diesel Fleets

Soaring pump prices and new emissions controls have made running trucks and vans on diesel an expensive proposition. Learn how fleet managers and OEMs are responding to the high cost of lower emissions.

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Small Fleetby Thi DaoJune 1, 2011

Saab’s Future Product Offerings

With an infusion of funding and ambitious plans for new models, Saab is looking toward the future with product offerings that include a brand-new, next-generation platform.

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Small Fleetby Chris BrownJune 1, 2011

Chrysler Fleet Preview

Five hundred attendees had the opportunity to preview and drive new models at the Chrysler Fleet Preview in Austin, Texas in March.

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