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Ford Transit Cargo Van at a construction site with Ford Transit Fleet Guide title text.

Vehicle Insights•by Lauren Fletcher•October 1, 2026

Ford Transit Fleet Guide Specs Capability and 2027 Model-Year Updates

Explore 2027 Ford Transit fleet specs, engines, payload and towing capability, cargo configurations, work features, technology, and model-year updates.

Glowing amber check engine warning light beside text reading, “Myth: If the Check Engine light isn’t on, the fuel system is running fine.”

Fuel•by Jessica Crabtree, Power Service Products•October 1, 2026

Precision Under Pressure: Why Modern Diesels Demand a New Fuel Maintenance Playbook

Modern diesel fuel systems leave little room for contamination, deposits, or old maintenance habits. See why today’s HPCR engines demand a more proactive approach to fuel quality, injector health, and DPF protection.

Vehicle dashboard showing the speedometer at 0 mph while the tachometer shows the engine running at idle, with a graphic noting that idling adds engine hours without adding mileage.

Remarketing & Lifecycle•by Cynthia Ross and Rick Longobart | Longobart-Ross Consulting•September 24, 2026

The Hidden Cost of Idling

A low-mileage truck can still be one of the fleet’s hardest-working and most worn assets. Engine hours, idle time, and duty cycle reveal what the odometer misses.

Six 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 pickups lined up on a dirt overlook with mountains in the background beneath the words “GMC Sierra 1500 Fleet Guide.”

Vehicle Insights•by Lauren Fletcher•September 23, 2026

GMC Sierra 1500 Fleet Guide Specs Capability and 2027 Model-Year Updates

The next-generation 2027 GMC Sierra 1500 brings new V-8 engines, more standard safety technology, updated trailering tools, and a work-focused Pro trim. Here’s what fleets need to know.

Split-screen graphic comparing engine hours and mileage, with a glowing 24-hour symbol on the left and a high-mileage vehicle speedometer and odometer on the right.

Remarketing & Lifecycle•by Cynthia Ross and Rick Longobart | Longobart-Ross Consulting•September 22, 2026

Building a Better Vehicle Replacement Model

Meter readings still matter, but engine hours, idle time, maintenance trends, and utilization can help fleets spot costly vehicles before the odometer does.

Maintenance & Uptime•by Jason Hulsman, Director of Marketing at Jasper Engines & Transmissions•September 21, 2026

How JASPER Keeps Fleets Moving and Profitable

Every business decision within fleet management ultimately comes down to financial performance. Investing in dependable replacement powertrain components and responsive support can measurably impact the bottom line.

White 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Work Truck at a construction site beneath the words “Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fleet Guide.”

Vehicle Insights•by Lauren Fletcher•September 17, 2026

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fleet Guide Specs Capability and 2027 Model-Year Updates

The next-generation 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 brings new V-8 engines, updated technology, expanded safety features, and a fleet-focused Work Truck. Here’s what commercial fleets need to know so far.

White work truck towing a tandem-axle equipment trailer on a roadway with “Need IRP?” displayed above the vehicle.

Safety & Compliance•by Kathy Close•September 17, 2026

When Work Trucks Under 26,001 Pounds Need IRP Registration

Think trucks under 26,001 pounds are automatically in the clear when it comes to IRP? Not always. Learn where lighter vehicles can still run into trip permit, apportioned registration, and IFTA compliance requirements when crossing state or provincial lines.

Work Truck graphic featuring a white Isuzu N-Series gas crew cab dump truck with raised red bed and the headline “Isuzu N-Series Gas Fleet Guide: Staying Informed About The Latest Updates.”

Vehicle Insights•by Wayne Parham•September 16, 2026

Isuzu N-Series Gas Fleet Guide: Specs, Capability and 2027 Model-Year Updates

Explore Isuzu Truck North America’s N-Series Gas fleet specs, engine performance, GVWR and payload capability, configurations, chassis dimensions, work-focused features, and 2027 model-year information.

A technician kneels beside a truck wheel holding a wrench, with bold overlaid text reading, “Technician Appreciation What About the Other 51 Weeks?”

Maintenance & Uptime•by Lauren Fletcher•September 15, 2026

Why Technician Appreciation Can’t Be a Once-a-Year Thought

For fleets trying to keep skilled technicians, recognition cannot begin and end with Technician Appreciation Week. Learn what year-round appreciation really looks like and why the everyday technician experience matters just as much as pay when fleets are trying to keep good people.

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