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Small Fleetby Joan ShimMay 1, 2008

Best Practices: Reporting the Accident and Handling the Claim

“I was just in an accident. What do I do?” Have you reinforced your procedures for handling a fleet driver in a damaged vehicle lately?

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Small Fleetby StaffMay 1, 2008

How to Identify At-Risk Drivers

Since the driver of a company vehicle is given a responsibility for an asset worth thousands of dollars and that costs thousands more to operate, the company has a responsibility to recognize and identify drivers who pose a risk.

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Green FleetCover Storyby Grace LauronMay 1, 2008

DuraStar Does the Job Green

To combat volatile diesel fuel prices, Navistar offers truck fleets a greener alternative with the International DuraStar medium-duty diesel hybrid electric truck — offering up to 60% more fuel economy than traditional diesel engines.

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Vehicle Researchby Cindy BrauerMay 1, 2008

F-Series Super Duty Named 2008 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year

In online balloting, fleet professionals choose the Ford workhorse from among 20 Class 4-6 vehicles and vehicle series for the first-ever Work Truck award.

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Fuelby Sean LydenMay 1, 2008

The Gas vs. Diesel Decision

Which is best for your fleet? Several factors must be considered when deciding between gas or diesel. The following information will help guide your decision.

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Technologyby Joe BohnMay 1, 2008

Fleets Search for Effective Anti-Idling Solutions

Fleets large and small investigate wireless technologies and changing driver habits to reduce the fuel costs and environmental impact caused by excessive and unnecessary truck idling.

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Green Fleetby Joan ShimMay 1, 2008

Bakery Goes Green to Save Green

For Rossmoor Pastries, converting from gasoline-powered delivery vans to a fleet fueled by clean-burning compressed natural gas is saving the company $4,000 per month.

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Operationsby Paul DexlerMay 1, 2008

Slip Seating: Can it Benefit Your Fleet?

Slip seating means rotating drivers through trucks as vehicles are available, rather than assigning a specific driver to a specific unit. In some cases, it can be a public relations as well as financial advantage.

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Safetyby Joe BohnMay 1, 2008

How to Ace a DOT Safety Review

Federal regulators are pushing stricter enforcement of complex vehicle safety regulations. Staying up-to-date with the mandates help commercial fleets avoid heavy fines or shut-downs for noncompliance.

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Operationsby Connor IzzettMay 1, 2008

Mobile Workspace Increases with eCoupled Technology

Working on the go just became easier with Leggett’s eCoupled technology, a wireless system that powers devices without the hassle of messy cords.

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