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Operationsby Mike ScottOctober 18, 2010

Navistar & Mahindra Launch Joint Truck Venture

A new line of trucks manufactured by Mahindra-Navistar for commercial customers in India may impact how vehicles will be designed for similar customers elsewhere around the world.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffOctober 14, 2010

iPhone Apps to Aid Your Fleet

Cellular phone applications, such as those offered for the iPhone, can assist with metrics tracking and vehicle monitoring.

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Vehicle Researchby Thi DaoOctober 13, 2010

Clarifying NHTSA's Updated 5-Star Safety Rating Program

NHTSA’s updated safety rating program could result in lower ratings for 2011-MY vehicles, even though vehicles are no less safe than those of the previous model-year.

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Mike AntichOctober 11, 2010

Order-to-Delivery Times Increase Slightly in MY-2010

Multiple factors increased fleet order-to-delivery times, such as quality holds, massive recalls, the Cash for Clunkers program, GM & Chrysler’s emergence from bankruptcy, and the decision to build to demand, not to capacity.

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Small Fleetby Mike AntichSeptember 5, 2010

Hyundai Seeks to Expand Its Commercial Fleet Market Share

Hyundai is on a roll with strong retail sales and views commercial fleet sales as an opportunity to further expand its reach into the U.S. market. It recently assembled a new fleet management team to expand its commercial fleet sales.

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Operationsby Lauren FletcherSeptember 5, 2010

Fleet Vehicles: 'Kicked Up' & Unique

Many fleet vehicles are indistinguishable from consumer models; however, several fleets are “kicking it up a notch” with unique looks, designs, and purposes.

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Safetyby Thomas BraySeptember 5, 2010

How You Can Minimize Distracted Driver Liability Exposure

Implementing and enforcing clear policies, as well as using common sense, are some ways to minimize driver distraction.

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Vehicle Researchby Sean LydenSeptember 5, 2010

6 Cost-Effective Strategies for Purchasing Stock Trucks

Do some homework before making an out-of-stock purchase to avoid paying higher prices. Read on for tips to planning a dealer stock purchase.

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Operationsby Thi DaoSeptember 5, 2010

Nissan Enters Commercial Vehicle Market with Nissan NV

Nissan’s first entry into the commercial vehicle market in North America, the 2012 Nissan NV (Nissan Van), will be available in three models and two roof configurations.

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Upfittingby Sean LydenSeptember 5, 2010

21 Questions to Ask When Spec'ing Refrigerated Truck Bodies

Critical elements in determining medium-duty refrigerator body specifications include maintaining optimal cargo area temperature and designing a cost-effective, energy-efficient vehicle.

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