
Extra weight from trailer add-ons may push otherwise underweight vehicles over the DOT-exempt weight limit.
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A contractor for a major mall renovation has switched to 100% biodiesel in his vehicles.
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The increased electrical loads on new trucks from advanced engine, transmission, and brake systems have given rise to the need for new battery technology.
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It’s been a year since stricter EPA regulations aimed at reducing sulfur content in diesel fuel became effective. Most fleets surveyed report no problems, although cold weather and vehicle age may present issues.
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A PHH FirstFleet study found a ‘sweet spot’ where fuel efficiency and performance are maximized. The research highlighted other fuel-economizing steps.
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How an environmentally-conscious trash collection company trashed inefficiency – and collected the profits.
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Oklahoma City-based SureXpress uses an alternative approach in providing freight services to help drive down operating costs. One alternative has been renting trucks from Enterprise Commercial Trucks to lower the fleet CPM.
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After a two-year hiatus, Mitsubishi Fuso has reentered the Class 3 market with a new low-cab forward medium-duty work truck.
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Fleet operating costs have increased, but at a slower pace than 2006. Across all vehicle segments, this increase was directly attributable to increased fuel costs, with a domino effect for other oil-based products such as tires.
Read More →A hedging program can be an invaluable tool to help manage the price of fuel and offset the risk of adverse price movements.
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