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Vehicle Researchby StaffApril 5, 2021

Fleets Choose Ford F-600 Top Medium-Duty Truck

Selected from a field of 14 tough contenders, Work Truck readers selected the Ford F-600 Super Duty chassis cab as the truck that best fit their fleet requirements.

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Vehicle Researchby Lexi TuckerApril 1, 2021

How Bottle Logic and Isuzu Brewed Up a Perfectly Spec’ed Vehicle

Spec’ing trucks effectively boils down to having a precise idea of what the vehicle will be used for. Find out what it takes to create the perfect truck for any business needs.

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Green Fleetby Dr. Kelly Fleming [Commentary]April 1, 2021

A Roadmap for U.S. Postal Service Electrification

There are many unanswered questions regarding Oshkosh Defense’s $6 billion contract with USPS, including whether an electric prototype or a “swappable” drivetrain even exists. Yet there are ways to achieve electrification of the USPS fleet and avoid living with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s ham-handed decision for decades to come.

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Small Fleetby Mike AntichMarch 29, 2021

Asset & Driver Strategies to Reduce Fuel Spend

In addition to selecting fuel-efficient assets, another way to control fuel spend is to modify driving behavior, a key variability in fuel economy. The difference between the most and least efficient drivers is a 30% difference in fuel consumption.

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Green Fleetby Chris BrownMarch 29, 2021

Heavy Payloads and Commercial EV Range — a Real-World Test

How efficient is an all-electric Class 6 delivery truck in its regular duty cycle with payloads up to 11,000 lbs.? Weight is less of an EV range inhibitor than you’d think.

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Small Fleetby Chris BrownMarch 29, 2021

How a Digital Key is Transforming Corporate Carsharing

Keyless technology combined with telematics is moving beyond traditional carsharing to facilitate in-vehicle deliveries, more automated pickup and return processes, and private carsharing trips with business cars.

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Maintenanceby Lauren FletcherMarch 24, 2021

Manual or Automated Manual Transmission: What’s the Difference?

Work Truck talks manual vs. automated manual transmissions with Allison Transmission. Learn about the differences and why they matter.

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Operationsby Jonathan Bates, MiX TelematicsMarch 23, 2021

5 Ways to Boost Driver Engagement for Lower Turnover and Better Safety

Driver turnover costs a company money. Engaged drivers feel more connected to their workplaces (their vehicles). Working on driver engagement can help reduce driver turnover and improve fleet safety.

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Operationsby Lexi TuckerMarch 22, 2021

Investing in Safety & Productivity Through Technology

Jared Hanis of Casey’s General Stores talks about the tools he’s used to create a safer fleet and to keep managers informed.

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Small Fleetby Matthew M. DausMarch 22, 2021

Should My Company Mandate and Promote Driver Vaccines?

This legal roadmap for transportation businesses examines employers’ obligations regarding vaccinations and employees’ right to refuse them. Related issues such as potential liability, contract worker status, ADA disabilities, and privacy are also explored.

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