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MaintenanceCover Storyby Shelley MikaNovember 4, 2021

State of the Commercial Truck Tire Market in 2022

Learn about the four factors impacting tires and the choices fleets are making about them.

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FuelCover Storyby StaffNovember 1, 2021

Fuel Prices Trending Upward: Longevity of Rise Uncertain

This special report over five articles provides an in-depth examination of 2021 operating cost trends for fuel spend, scheduled/unscheduled maintenance, replacement tire prices, PM spend, warranty recovery, and a forecast of CY2022 expenses.

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Small Fleetby StaffNovember 1, 2021

Preventive Maintenance Costs Increase 3-5% in 2021

A variety of factors converged to exert upward pressure on preventive maintenance costs, such as longer vehicle service lives due to limited product availability, the ongoing transition to synthetic oils, and higher labor rates to attract scarce technicians.

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Small Fleetby Shelley MikaNovember 1, 2021

The Impacts of COVID on Fleet Services & How to Manage Them

In the Coronavirus new normal, fleet managers need to keep a finger on the pulse of these emerging trends: take-home privileges; vehicle shortages and accident repairs; insurance adjusters; and massive mileage fluctuations.

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Small Fleetby Lawrence KnappNovember 1, 2021

EVs: Residual Values and the Total Cost of Ownership

The EV market has totally evolved in the last decade and will continue to change as EVs become more affordable, longer lasting, and more efficient.

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Maintenanceby Mike AntichNovember 1, 2021

Unscheduled Maintenance Costs Increase 3% in CY-2021

Part and labor prices have increased 4-8%, while part and labor availability have decreased. Due to difficulties sourcing replacement vehicles, fleets are keeping units in service longer. This caused repair spend to increase in 2021.

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Small Fleetby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2021

Solve Your Driver Shortage Problem by Retaining Them

Handwringing over the national labor shortage won’t help — but improving your driver retention by 20% is within your grasp. Here are seven strategies to help.

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Small Fleetby StaffNovember 1, 2021

2021 Fleet Vehicles of the Year Voting Live

The poll is live for the 2021 Fleet Vehicles of the Year — vote for your favorite car, truck, and/or SUV, share the link, and help contribute to the next Fleet Vehicle of the Year.

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Maintenanceby Dr. Gareth Fish, PhD, LubrizolOctober 28, 2021

Electrification & Grease Options in Trucks

While the EV market is still developing, greases used in these vehicles will have long-term effects on their range.

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Small Fleetby Stephane BabcockOctober 27, 2021

Telematics Marketplaces: An App Store for Fleets

Telematics marketplaces offer app-based tools and data integration with third-party solutions, all through a “single pane of glass.”

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