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Vehicle Insights•by Cindy Brauer•May 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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Fuel•by Sean Lyden•May 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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Technology & AI•by Joe Bohn•May 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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Sustainability•by Joan Shim•May 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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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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Safety & Compliance•by Joe Bohn•May 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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Vocational Fleets•by Paul Dexler•May 1, 2008

Truck Designs Produce a Concrete Winner

Tresca Brothers uses lively paint schemes and public service posters to brighten and attract attention to its ready-mix delivery trucks.

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Vehicle Insights•by Cheryl Knight•May 1, 2008

Valero Extends Mileage as Vehicle Quality Increases

Since extending its replacement cycle in 2004, Valero saved more than $200,000 per year for a total of $654,000 through 2007.

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Vehicle Insights•by Paul Dexler•May 1, 2008

GM Offers Fuel-Saving Technology in Several 'Flavors'

A significant amount of research has been conducted to support the development of more fuel-efficient vehicles. Here is a look at a few of the directions GM is taking.

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Vehicle Insights•by Staff•May 1, 2008

Flashback from the Past to Present

GM has offered an extensive history of fleet vehicles. Here is a look at fleet vehicles that changed history.

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