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Maintenanceby Lauren FletcherMay 20, 2024

All About Truck Tires: Load Ratings, Sizes & More

Truck tires are more than “where the rubber meets the road.” Understanding truck tire sizes, tire load ratings, why ply no longer matters, and more is important for today’s fleet managers.

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FuelCover Storyby Wayne ParhamMay 20, 2024

State of the Fuel Industry 2024

As fleets look for a path to decarbonization, there is no clear-cut answer that fits every fleet's needs. So, what is the status of the fuel industry, both traditional and alternative, in 2024?

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Vehicle Researchby StaffMay 17, 2024

Re-rating Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings (GVWR): Why and How it's Done

Sometimes, it is not in a fleet’s best interests to have a vehicle at a given GVWR. Changing the GVWR to a special value can be done, but the process is complicated.

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Operationsby Rachael Plant, FleetioMay 15, 2024

Why Leveraging Warranty Claims is Worthwhile

Are you looking for ways to optimize your fleet operations and reduce costs? One often overlooked area, that holds significant cost savings potential, is warranties.

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Upfittingby Jonah Leason of Parker HannifinMay 13, 2024

Getting the Most Out of Your ePTO Today and Tomorrow

The electronic power take-off (ePTO) is crucial for work truck electrification, as it reduces fuel consumption and emissions, but not all ePTOs are the same.

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Safetyby Lauren FletcherMay 8, 2024

2024 Work Truck Safety Study Shows Growing Focus on Technology

Discover the latest findings from the 2024 Work Truck Safety Study in partnership with Heavy Duty Trucking. Learn about fleet safety strategies, technology, and more.

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Safetyby Mark Ludewig, AWP SafetyMay 6, 2024

Using Training and Tech to Transform Driver Habits

Effective work truck driver safety training should encompass a blend of theoretical classroom learning and practical hands-on experiences, delivered by knowledgeable experts with extensive field expertise.

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Safetyby Richard Toner & Work Truck StaffMay 6, 2024

Calculating Commercial Vehicle Weight Distribution & Payload Made Easy

Axle capacities are limited either by the axle capacity or the legal weight limits, whichever is lower. Performing a weight distribution analysis can achieve the proper axle loadings before a truck is built.

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Maintenanceby Wayne ParhamMay 2, 2024

The Human Factor: Training and Empowering Technicians

For someone to become a great technician, it takes more than just formal training and the ability to use tools. His or her career often is shaped by others who inspire, mentor, or help define a career path.

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The Ford Transit: A Revolution for Commercial Fleets

From the evolution of a trusted European nameplate to a revolution in North American vehicle manufacturing and fleet operations, Ford Transit’s 10th anniversary has been decades in the making.

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