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Amy Hercher

Former Senior Editor

Amy is a former senior editor with Bobit Business Media's AutoGroup.

Articlesby Amy HercherJanuary 25, 2017

Equipping Vehicles to Operate Through Winter

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.

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Articlesby Amy HercherNovember 21, 2016

Training Fleet Drivers to Safely Navigate Bike-Friendly Cities

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.

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Articlesby Amy HercherNovember 16, 2016

Nonprofit’s ‘Woodie’ Van Transports Volunteers, Equipment to Surf Camps

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.

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Articlesby Amy HercherOctober 20, 2016

In-Vehicle Camera Captures Unsafe Driving, Accidents

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.

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Articlesby Amy HercherOctober 3, 2016

Updated Trucks Keep Nonprofit’s Fleet Costs Down

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.

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Articlesby Amy HercherSeptember 21, 2016

Mobile Offices: New Tools, Tech for Road Warriors

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.

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Articlesby Amy HercherSeptember 19, 2016

What are Fleets' Must-Have Vehicle Features?

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.

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Articlesby Amy HercherSeptember 1, 2016

From Graphics to Vehicle Wrap: Inside the Upgrade

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.

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Articlesby Amy HercherAugust 3, 2016

Domino’s DXP: Hot Pizza, Cool Vehicle

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.

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Articlesby Amy HercherJuly 22, 2016

Fleet Reduces Fuel Expense by Converting to Propane

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.

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