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Maintenance & Uptime•by Mike Manges•March 11, 2010

Trailer Tire Trends: Fuel Economy & Downtime Remain Big Concerns

Reducing trailer-tire rolling resistance is a goal for most fleets. These tires take more abuse and are more likely to experience en route failure than any other tire position.

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Safety & Compliance•by Cheryl Knight•March 11, 2010

Risk Management: Best Practices of a Safe Fleet Operation

Is your fleet safe? Minimize driver risk and lower accident rates through a safety and risk management program. Whether outsourced or run in-house, a comprehensive program is critical.

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Technology & AI•by Lauren Fletcher•March 11, 2010

Telematics Use Grows in Work Truck Fleets

From tracking preventive maintenance to reducing vehicle idling and fuel consumption, truck-based fleets are adding telematics devices to their fleet vehicles to improve operations.

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Vehicle Insights•by Chris Brown•March 11, 2010

How to 'Right Spec' Your Trucks and Vans

Downsizing to a smaller truck or van can improve your total cost — if you can afford the downgrade in capabilities.

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Sustainability•by Lauren Fletcher•March 11, 2010

Roush Offers Propane-Fueled Ford E-Series Vans

Meeting super ultra low emission vehicle (SULEV) II emission standards, Roush's line of propane-fueled Ford E-Series vans was prompted by fleet manager interest.

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Safety & Compliance•by Chad Simon•March 11, 2010

P&H Deploys New-Generation Crane Technology

A partnership between P&H Mining Equipment, Stellar Industries, and Equipment Upfitters allows P&H crane operators to safely lift and move heavy equipment without fear of overload.

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Sustainability•by Ashley Willis•March 11, 2010

Freightliner M2 112 Goes All-Natural

Portland, Ore.-based Freightliner introduces the Business Class M2 112 NG, its first natural gas-powered truck. 2010 EPA emissions-compliant, the truck is targeted for natural gas utilities, port operations, and municipalities.

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Vehicle Insights•Cover Story•by Mike Antich•March 3, 2010

Hino Well-Positioned to Expand Commercial Market Share

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 & Uptime•Cover Story•by Mike Antich•March 2, 2010

Maintenance Costs Up Due to Frequency of Repair Increases

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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Small Fleet•by Thi Dao and Chris Brown•March 1, 2010

When Renting Vehicles is a Good Idea for Your Fleet

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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