With multiple manufacturers running varying embedded technologies, industry experts see the need for newer, third-party solutions to tie in the data and drive value to fleets.
Redesigned from the ground up, the 2020 Explorer’s RWD architecture offers improved on- and off-road abilities and increased towing capacity. When powered by the 3.0L EcoBoost engine, it is the most powerful Explorer ever.
You don’t have to have big-fleet money, manpower and machines to obtain useful tire test results. Time, patience, and discipline can give even small fleets excellent tire performance data.
Expect higher prices and tighter supplies. Imports of radial truck tires from China into the U.S. have dropped 25% in the first three months of 2019, from more than 1.8 million to just shy of 1.4 million, compared to the same period a year ago.
Driving a truck can be a lonely, stressful job. But no driver has to be completely isolated in the age of social media. Facebook, in particular, can be a powerful tool in making drivers feel like they’re part of a team and connected to family and friends even on the road.
Automotive Fleet checks in with Melissa Smith about a new headquarters, mobile payments, and several recent acquisitions.
Time is money, and having trucks on the job working is how fleets like Silver Trucking survive.
Occasionally, even for the most maintenance-conscious fleets and drivers parts will fail. However, those unwanted “gotchas” that lead to unplanned downtime could have been prevented by adhering to prescribed maintenance guidelines and best practices.
With range reductions of up to 40% in subzero conditions, electric vehicle batteries need special care in winter. The operator of this small fleet in the mountains of Colorado knows from experience.
As we enter a new era that puts an increasing importance of the value of data and our ability to interpret it, some in fleet are asking if we’re losing sight of some basic skills to do the job.
Choosing the right upfit can be a complicated decision for fleet managers. According to experts, the key is understanding how your trucks are used and staying realistic.
Follow these six tips to avoid confrontations with drivers who engage in tailgating, unnecessary horn honking, verbal assaults, or making hostile hand gestures.
A truck driver can drive down a mountain 100 times too slowly, but only once too fast. An inexperienced driver on a steep grade could spell disaster unless properly trained.
Many executives fear social media because of the damage an irate poster can inflict. But if handled properly, even bad posts can be a good thing for your fleet. (Part of a three-part series on how fleets can use Facebook to recruit and retain drivers.)
With the ability to tow up to 35,500 pounds, the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado heavy-duty pickup lineup ensures the job gets done.
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