Amy Hercher

Former Senior Editor

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

Articles•by Amy Hercher•July 29, 2015

Truck Driver Comfort and Convenience

Check out these truck accessories to help bring drivers more comfort and convenience while on the road.

Articles•by Amy Hercher•July 23, 2015

Managing Without a Fleet Manager

By leasing and outsourcing aspects of fleet management, this health care company has added 26 new fleet vehicles to its home care service. Currently, it serves over 1,000 homebound patients in 23 counties across Michigan.

Articles•by Amy Hercher•July 16, 2015

Truck Fleet Prefers Bi-Fuel Propane System

After running both bi-fuel and dedicated-propane systems, this pool renovation company hopes to switch all of its fleet trucks to bi-fuel. The gasoline option comes in handy during long work trips.

Articles•by Amy Hercher•July 9, 2015

Old School Plumber Goes High Tech

A telematics system, digital inventory control and pipe cameras have helped this small plumbing fleet create a more efficient working process — while improving and speeding up its customer service.

Articles•by Amy Hercher•June 18, 2015

Sausage Supplier Saves 50% on Fuel Switching to Propane

Propane autogas was an easy transition for this meat delivery fleet, which already had an onsite propane tank for building power and was able to secure a grant to cover 70% of the conversion cost.

Articles•by Amy Hercher•June 3, 2015

Dealership Program Helps Service Fleet Run Smoother

Using GM’s Business Elite program, this pool service not only gets a fleet consultant, but also pickup and drop-offs for new vehicle deliveries and regular maintenance.

Articles•by Amy Hercher•April 30, 2015

Hybrid Conversion Cuts Fleet Vehicle’s Fuel Usage by 30%

This Ohio-based heating and cooling company represents a good test case for an aftermarket electric drive system due to its daily stop-and-go service routes.

Articles•by Amy Hercher•April 9, 2015

Customized Van Helps Groomer Run Mobile Salon

With the help of a mobile pet grooming van manufacturer, this pet grooming operator can run a mobile salon from her van.

Articles•by Amy Hercher•April 6, 2015

Developing Budget-Friendly Driver Safety Programs

From driver training and safety meetings to one-on-one coaching and incentive programs, several small fleets share how they have developed a safety culture with their drivers - using low- to no-cost resources.

Articles•by Amy Hercher•April 6, 2015

All-in-One Management App Targets Small Fleets

Breezeworks, a business manager mobile app, can benefit small service fleets by providing access to scheduling, job history, customer profiles and invoicing

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