Amy is a former senior editor with Bobit Business Media's AutoGroup.
Creative Van Customizations
Learn how these small companies customized their Ford Transit vans to fit their business needs.
Amy is a former senior editor with Bobit Business Media's AutoGroup.
Learn how these small companies customized their Ford Transit vans to fit their business needs.
Service fleets share their insights on how to convert vehicles for winter as well as how they deal with the challenges of cold weather and harsh roads.
Does your fleet’s driver safety program include information on how to safely share the road with bicyclists? Many fleet safety programs don’t, according to Arbella Insurance.
Ford donated a “woodie-inspired” Transit van to provide Surfers Healing with a more reliable vehicle when transporting staff, attendees, and equipment to its surf camps for autistic children.
By reviewing videos of its drivers while in the cab, this truck fleet has been able to correct high-risk driving occurrences such as hard braking and speeding — as well as eliminate culpability from false driving incident accusations.
Idaho Youth Ranch has improved fleet efficiency through initiatives such as mobile technicians and electronic routing, as well as by adding new Kenworth T270 leased trucks to its fleet.
As more fleets are able to take their work on the road, custom upfits are providing a more comfortable and efficient workspace for employees — from portable desks to executive lounges with TVs, storage areas, and conference space.
This health technology company shares the most desired features in its fleet vehicles — from both the fleet manager’s and driver’s perspectives — particularly the Mazda CX-5, a first-time choice for the company.
As an experiment, this pest control company decided to try a vehicle wrap on its Animal Doctor truck. Featuring large-print animals, paw prints, and a bright green color, so far it has gained a lot of attention on the road.
Domino’s Pizza is now operating a customized pizza delivery vehicle — complete with a warming oven, front and rear storage for pizzas, and compartments that can hold dipping sauces, sodas, and other menu items.
After converting 10 of its Chevrolet Express cargo vans from gasoline to propane autogas, this beverage fleet saved approximately $10,000 in fuel costs in less than a year.
Featuring a photo so detailed it reveals a mosquito's hairs, this startup mosquito pest control company's vehicle wrap stands out on the road, helping to market its brand and business.
This cross-country service fleet uses engine calibration technology to control each van’s top speed — improving driver safety and fuel usage.
Using a regenerative braking and assist system, this service fleet has seen an approximate 18% mpg improvement on its vans — as well as an increase in productivity with its drivers spending less time at the pump.
For 2016, GMC’s Sierra 1500 Denali is now available with the Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed automatic transmission that generates 420 hp and 460 lb.-ft. of torque. This full-size truck offers a versatile mobile workstation with wireless phone charging, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and Apple CarPlay compatibility.
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