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Shelley Mika

Freelance Writer

Shelley Mika is a freelance writer for Bobit Business Media. She writes regularly for Government Fleet and Work Truck magazines.

In addition to her magazine work, Shelley creates marketing, advertising, and other promotional materials for clients large and small across the United States. Shelley is also devoted to helping companies build iconic brands and identify and communicate their unique value proposition. A self-proclaimed “word nerd,” Shelley thrives on helping companies and individuals achieve their goals through the power of language.

These experiences have allowed Shelley to specialize in many areas, including fleet, technology, transportation, insurance, education, engineering, consulting and fitness, but she’s truly passionate about any subject that lets her work with words.

Shelley has a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Nebraska and a master’s degree in English Literature from the University of Connecticut. In addition to her freelance career, Shelley is a communications and content marketing manager for a Fortune 150 company.

Articlesby Shelley MikaAugust 8, 2017

Optimizing 'Bug Busting' Fleets

Pest control fleet vehicles provide rolling offices for technicians, making them central to carrying out a company’s mission.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaJune 12, 2017

Get to Know Your Truck Fluids: Additives

Keeping gasoline and diesel engines running smoothly and efficiently is important to efficient fleet operations. Understanding additives can help.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaMarch 6, 2017

Know Your Fluids: Coolants and DEF

Fluids are critical for fleet health — are you current on your fluid knowledge? In part two of this three-part series, how to make the right choices about and maintain coolant and fluid options are shared.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaFebruary 23, 2017

Know Your Fluids: Oils

Fluids are critical for fleet health — are you current on your fluid knowledge? In part 1 of this three-part series, making the right choices about which oil to use, maintenance needs, and more are shared.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaJune 13, 2016

Current Trends in Mobile Resource Management

In the early days, telematics were synonymous with GPS. Today, they do so much more. The 2016-2017 U.S. Mobile Resource Management Systems Market Study tells us what’s going on in the market now.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaJanuary 19, 2015

A Closer Look at Schwan's Preventive Maintenance Plan

Schwan's Home Service's in-house preventive maintenance program keeps costs low and trucks on the road delivering home-style food to customers in 48 states.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaJanuary 19, 2015

Schwan's Gains Economic Benefits From Propane Autogas

Schwan's Home Service prevented the emission of a cumulative 31,450 tons of greenhouse gases in one year by using propane autogas.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaDecember 22, 2014

How to Create a Sustainable Green Fleet Policy

Implementing a well thought-out green fleet policy can cut both costs and emissions — yielding benefits for fleets, communities, and beyond.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaDecember 10, 2014

HVAC Service Fleet Chooses Bi-Fuel Propane Autogas

The Elk Grove Village, Ill., HVAC company recently converted 90 percent of its fleet to gasoline/LPG bi-fuel systems, significantly reducing fuel and maintenance costs.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaOctober 8, 2014

Acing Your Bucket Truck Inspection

Bucket and crane trucks pose greater safety risks than some other fleet equipment. Because employees’ lives may be at risk, careful inspection and maintenance of these vehicles are essential.

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