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Upfittingby Bob ShippNovember 1, 2008

Ship-To vs. Ship-Thru Ordering: What's Better?

When dealing with truck upfits, two methods are available to ensure a smooth order-to-delivery process.

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Green FleetCover Storyby Grace LauronNovember 1, 2008

Freightliner M2e Hybrid Gets Down to Business

With improved fuel economy, lower emissions, extended brake wear, and reduced idle time, Freightliner’s Business Class M2e Hybrid offers fleets a “clean” way to get the job done.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffNovember 1, 2008

AFLA 2008 Conference A Hit with Commercial Fleet Managers

Featuring the first-ever Fleet Hall of Fame ceremony, strategic presentations by industry experts, and a display of green concept cars, AFLA’s annual conference drew nearly 300 attendees, one of the group’s largest audiences.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffNovember 1, 2008

Firing Line: What Fleet Issues Keep You Up at Night?

What Fleet Issues Keep You Up at Night?

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2008

Fleet Operating Costs Increase Again in 2008

For calendar-year 2008, the year-to-date cost of fuel has increased 30 percent, the price for replacement tires rose 5-10 percent, and the cost for non-warranty maintenance services was up 5 percent.

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Operationsby Lisajoyce VergaraOctober 1, 2008

Chrysler 2009-MY Fleet Preview

Chrysler’s 2009-MY Fleet Preview included a ride-and-drive on the back roads of Colorado. The event drew nearly 500 attendees.

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Mike AntichOctober 1, 2008

Mixed 2008 OTD Performance: Some Models Up, Some Down

This was an interesting order-to-delivery year. A protracted UAW strike and flooding in the Midwest delayed some models, while others posted improved OTD due to reduced retail sales, which expedited fleet production.

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Vehicle Researchby Chad SimonOctober 1, 2008

New OEM Technologies Advance Driver Safety

The latest active and passive safety features from manufacturers go beyond seatbelts, airbags, and electronic stability control to such technologies as pre-collision warning systems and dynamic radar cruise control sensors.

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Small Fleetby Cindy BrauerSeptember 1, 2008

Audi Introduces 2009 A4 to Fleet

A group of 43 fleet professionals tested the newest iteration of Audi’s mid-size sedan on the racetrack, against competitors, and in the hills of California’s Sonoma wine country.

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Small Fleetby Daryl Lubinsky September 1, 2008

High Fuel Costs Push Companies Toward a Managed Fleet Program

Two home healthcare providers implement ways to control fleet costs using their managed fleet programs, which would not have been possible under a reimbursement plan.

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