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Leasingby StaffApril 1, 2008

Donlen's Strategic Consulting Introduces New Scorecarding

Today’s fleet environment calls for strategic analysis to identify solutions to operational and fiscal issues. Donlen is delivering results with a commitment to customized analyses, fleet-specific benchmarking, and ongoing consultation.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 1, 2008

Fleet 500: Chrysler Truck Showroom 2008

Chrysler's newest additions to its family of work trucks for the 2008 model-year.

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Maintenanceby Mike ScottMarch 1, 2008

High-Tech Solutions to Manage Tire CPM

With an effective tire monitoring system, fleets can lower operating costs, increase tire life, and improve driver safety.

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Operationsby Lauren FletcherMarch 1, 2008

Top Truck Fleets by Vehicle Segment

The fastest growing fleet segments are light- and medium-duty trucks, vans, and SUVs. Here are the top 25 fleets in each segment.

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Safetyby Paul DexlerMarch 1, 2008

GeoFencing Adds to Your Truck Security Arsenal

It’s 2 p.m. Do you know where your trucks are, and, more importantly, what they are doing there? New technology can help you find out. But there can be employee relations downsides.

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Cindy BrauerMarch 1, 2008

Ford Gets Tougher with the 2008 Super Duty

The full-size pickup boasts a new 6.4L V-8 turbodiesel engine, refined chassis and suspension, industry-leading towing capacity in the F-450, improved cargo-handling flexibility, and a quiet, more functional interior.

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Operationsby Mike AntichMarch 1, 2008

Medium-Duty Truck Operating Costs Increase (Again)

The key reason for the increase was the cost of fuel, in particular, diesel fuel. This has also led to price increases for other oil-based products such as tires, which increased 4% to 7% in the past year. Other PM costs remained flat.

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Small Fleetby Richard AlanizMarch 1, 2008

Striking the Balance: MVR Checks and Privacy Laws

State and federal laws restrict how companies obtain, use, store, share and discard confidential information contained in employee driving records. Noncompliance with these laws can result in lawsuits and penalties.

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Small Fleetby Paul DexlerMarch 1, 2008

RFID Technology Can Help Manage Fleet Loads

Adding tiny RFID tags to incoming and outgoing cargo in trucks can help the driver and the distribution office keep track of items.

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Small Fleetby Chad SimonMarch 1, 2008

The Armadillo’s High Profile

With more than six feet of headroom, various powertrain options and Ford and GM servicing infrastructure, the HCV van, aka the “Armadillo,” gives fleets an American-made alternative to the Dodge Sprinter.

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