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Sean Lyden

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Sean Lyden was a contributing author for Bobit publications for many years. 

Articlesby Sean LydenDecember 18, 2012

A Lighter, More Fuel-Efficient Future for Truck & Van Bodies

Use of aluminum in light vehicles is anticipated to increase 60 percent by 2025, reducing vehicle weight and increasing safety.

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Articlesby Sean LydenNovember 1, 2012

7 Keys to Crafting an Effective Fleet Safety Policy

With the potential to save lives and reduce accident management costs, a carefully crafted safety policy is a necessity.

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Articlesby Sean LydenNovember 1, 2012

Gearing Up for Upcoming Medium- & Heavy-Duty Truck Regulations

Several experts offer insight to help fleets prepare for the regulations impacting medium- and heavy-duty trucks beginning in 2014.

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Articlesby Sean LydenSeptember 4, 2012

Are Compact Pickups an Endangered Species?

A fleet mainstay for more than several decades, compact pickups appear to be going the way of the dodo thanks, in part, to less expensive and more efficient full-size pickups and utility vehicles.

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Articlesby Sean LydenSeptember 4, 2012

Joy Global Defies Conventional Wisdom

When the recession hit in 2008, instead of increasing the lifecycle of its medium- and heavy-duty trucks, Joy Global began shortcycling.

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Articlesby Sean LydenSeptember 4, 2012

'Steel' Yourself for the Future of Truck Bodies

Defined by two key measurements, yield strength and percent elongation, steel is being evaluated by a growing number of fleet managers.

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Articlesby Sean LydenJuly 1, 2012

Navigating the Changing Landscape of the Cargo Van Market

After decades of few models and even fewer options, the cargo van market is beginning to capture the attention and fill the needs of fleet managers.

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Articlesby Sean LydenMay 7, 2012

8 Mistakes to Avoid When Ordering Medium-Duty Box Trucks

Reduce the risk of error when spec’ing and ordering box trucks, from Isuzu N-Series to the Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, don’t forget to consider the floor type. 

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Articlesby Sean LydenMay 7, 2012

Transmissions Drive Medium-Duty Truck Fuel Efficiency

A decade ago, a manual transmission always beat out an automatic, primarily because it was more efficient — but, times are changing.

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Articlesby Sean LydenMarch 1, 2012

Air Brakes or Hydraulic Brakes for Truck Fleets?

Choosing the right brakes for a medium-duty truck can make spec’ing complex; however, there are clear-cut reasons to use both, depending on payload and work environment.

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