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Operationsby StaffMay 28, 2009

5 Common Mistakes in Negotiating a Fleet Lease Agreement

Fleet managers are wise to read the entire lease agreement and familiarize themselves with the terms and conditions under which they will be doing business. For it is the business side that impacts the fleet manager most.

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Small Fleetby StaffMay 28, 2009

2009 Volvo XC90 Offers Exec-Level Features

Staying true to the Volvo brand’s reputation, the XC90 provides safety, durability, and functionality in a comfortable, refined package.

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Small Fleetby Lauren FletcherMay 26, 2009

2009 Subaru Forester: A Balanced Crossover

The all-new 2009 Subaru Forester is a blend of car-like fuel efficiency and handling with SUV visibility and versatility.

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Technologyby Shelley MikaMay 21, 2009

Managing Your Off-Road Fleet from a Desktop

Caterpillar uses telematics to put fleet managers on the jobsite without ever leaving their workstations.

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Remarketingby Mike AntichMay 4, 2009

9 Mistakes to Avoid When Playing 'Musical Cars'

Many of those millions laid off during this recession’s corporate downsizings drove company cars. The process of reassigning vehicles retrieved from terminated employees can lead to errors. Here’s how to avoid them.

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SafetyCover Storyby Cindy Brauer & Thi DaoMay 4, 2009

Bright Ideas Energize Fleet Management

From acquisition to remarketing, a compilation of best ideas in managing successful, cost-effective, and efficient fleets is presented.

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OperationsCover Storyby Grace LauronApril 22, 2009

Serving Double-Duty: 2nd Win for F-Series Super Duty

Class-leading payload capacity and towing capability make the Ford workhorse and truck series a clear favorite for the annual Work Truck award, voted on by fleet professionals.

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Operationsby Mike AntichApril 22, 2009

Medium-Duty Operating Costs Increase in 2008-CY

The biggest factor behind the spike in medium-duty operating costs was the increase in diesel prices, which jumped 32 percent from the then-historical high in 2007. Other factors included increased labor rates and higher taxes.

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Safetyby Kathy CloseApril 22, 2009

10 Common Errors: Complying with Drug and Alcohol Testing Mandates

Mistakes in complying with federal testing regulations may result in both fines and penalties issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Every year, thousands of motor carriers are cited during FMCSA audits.

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Safetyby Mike AntichApril 22, 2009

Isuzu SEE Technology: Safety, Econony, Environment

SEE Technology is the basis of all of Isuzu’s product development. Isuzu’s goal is to incorporate three core areas — safety, economy, and environment — in all future products. WT recently traveled to Japan to get a first-hand look.

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