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Technology & AI•Cover Story•by Lauren Fletcher & Grace Lauron•February 10, 2009

How Can Telematics Help Your Fleet?

Telematics has proven useful to fleets in reducing fuel consumption, idling, and emissions, and keeping track of company vehicles.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•February 3, 2009

Reducing Risk with Driver Assessment Programs

Fleet drivers pose potential financial, safety, and liability risks. Managing those risks begins before an employee driver is hired and involves all stakeholders in the development of a driver assessment program.

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Sustainability•by Chad Simon•February 3, 2009

Hybrid Large Trucks: The Road to Viability

Through the support of WestStart-CALSTART’s Hybrid Truck Users Forum, 13 utility fleets became early adopters of medium- and heavy-duty hybrid truck technology.

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Fuel•by Bob Johnson•February 3, 2009

How to Spec Trucks to Achieve Optimal Fuel Efficiency

With planning and training, new, more fuel-efficient work trucks and equipment can be spec’d properly. Considerations include aerodynamics, vehicle weight, tire selection, and powertrain optimization.

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Safety & Compliance•by Mike Butsch•February 3, 2009

Facts of Cargo Load Securement

A review of federal regulations will help develop cargo/load securement policies to ensure cargo carried in company vehicles is transported safely, efficiently, and free from damage.

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Operations•Cover Story•by Lauren Fletcher & Sean Lyden•February 3, 2009

All About Medium-Duty Work Truck Engines

Defining exactly what a truck must do is the first step in spec’ing a medium-duty truck engine.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•January 15, 2009

Texting While Driving: A Major No-No!

Texting while driving, one of the latest forms of driver distraction, poses significant accident risks and has gained the attention of lawmakers developing anti-texting laws.

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Sustainability•by Shelley Mika•January 9, 2009

Wirelessly Keeping New York City Streets Clean

With on-the-street inspectors and a wireless reporting system, New York City is making a big dent in street maintenance.

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Vehicle Insights•by Russ Cass•December 1, 2008

Improving Order-to-Delivery Times: You Want Your Truck When?

When it comes time to acquire a new truck, small fleets need it “yesterday.” If you can’t choose a vehicle to your specs and with your equipment out of dealer stock, then yesterday can turn into weeks, or even months. Here are seven tips to help shorten the order-to-delivery process.

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Vehicle Insights•by Cindy Brauer•December 1, 2008

'Eco' Issues Top of Mind at Ford Advisory Board Meeting

Fleet professionals who form Ford’s Fleet Advisory Board participated in Eco-Driving training and tested the new EcoBoost engine, which, the automaker says, delivers V-8 performance to V-6 engines with better mpg.

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