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Small Fleetby Chris BrownSeptember 1, 2007

Confessions of a Road Warrior

The day-to-day challenges of fleet driving often clash with what the safety videos say. Is there a way to get business done and be safe at the same time?

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Safetyby Lauren FletcherSeptember 1, 2007

10 Ways to Improve Fleet Safety

Many companies use methods such as videos and behind-the-wheel training to get the safety message across to drivers. Motor vehicle record (MVR) checks and incentives are also effective.

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Technologyby Tariq KamalSeptember 1, 2007

Using Telematics to Manage Truck Fleets

Fleet managers describe how the ability to track vehicle location, gas consumption, and preventive maintenance has benefited their fleets.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffSeptember 1, 2007

Super Size Me: 2007 Dodge Sprinter

"The taller they are, the harder they grip the road." Sprinter’s all-new adaptive Electronic Stability Program (ESP) features additional sensors that now account for vehicle payload.

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Operationsby Sean LydenSeptember 1, 2007

8 Mistakes to Avoid Spec’ing a Medium-Duty Truck Chassis

Even the most seasoned fleet managers occasionally misjudge truck specs. Following are the eight most common offenses committed and how to correct them before it’s too late.

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Maintenanceby Sean LydenSeptember 1, 2007

What You Should Know About Nitrogen-Filled Tires

According to proponents, nitrogen-inflated tires maintain tire pressure longer, resist heat buildup better, and reduce the potential of freezing in high altitudes.

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Vehicle ResearchCover Storyby Tariq KamalSeptember 1, 2007

Isuzu Introduces Redesigned 2008 N-Series LCF

The all-new 2008 N-Series features a larger, more comfortable cab, more powerful engines, and a range of wheelbases to accommodate nearly all applications.

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Upfittingby StaffSeptember 1, 2007

How to Determine a Truck’s Maximum Net Payload

With increased upfitting of trucks to specific job applications, fleet managers may have a more difficult time selecting the right chassis to handle the load. A simple formula can help avoid this difficulty.

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Safetyby Travis YatesSeptember 1, 2007

What UPS Can Teach Fleets About Driver Safety

The delivery company, celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year, has made safety a core value, investing $38 million dollars and 1.3 million hours on safety training in 2007 alone.

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Safetyby Alex Popov and Dico AkseraylianSeptember 1, 2007

Using Data-Centric Predictive Analytics to Improve Driver Safety

Current tactics to analyze driver risk are reactionary, targeting drivers with already-proven unsafe behaviors. New data sources provide more comprehensive metrics for intelligent forecasting of high-risk drivers.

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