
Hino expanded vocational applications for its lineup of medium-duty Class 4-7 trucks. In addition, it will introduce Class 4 & Class 5 hybrid cab-over models in MY-2012. Hino increased its Class 6 market share to 15 percent, up from 5 percent in 2005.
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Maintenance costs increased in 2009 due to higher cost of replacement tires, PM oil changes, and labor rates. However, the biggest factor was widespread deferment of vehicle replacement, resulting in the operation of older units.
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For seasonal services, vehicles out of commission, short-term projects, or for businesses short on credit, truck rentals can be a cost-effective alternative to leasing.
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Can fleets take advantage of advertised consumer lease deals without getting burned?
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Staples’ ongoing mission to green its fleet included a pilot program for diesel-electric hybrid trucks — with mixed results.
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Small fleets once turned to online auctions, remarketing specialists, and Craigslist to sell vehicles faster, cut costs, and reach more buyers.
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A variety of iPhone apps can help you monitor your fuel usage and manage everything from mileage to maintenance.
Read More →Will market shifts caused by 2010 emissions regulations produce a move away from diesel powertrains?
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Once a tedious manual process involving faxes, telephone calls, and e-mails, moving Siemens fleet vehicles around the country to new assignments is now almost entirely automated, thanks to a Web-based management system.
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In greening its fleet, Staples goes to great lengths to pair an electric propulsion system with a diesel engine and urges other fleets to demand more from OEMs to more closely meet their needs.
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