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Black and white image of a devastated landscape with damaged trees and debris, representing fleet operations under pressure during disasters and the importance of maintenance readiness.
ArticlesApril 30, 2026

Disaster-Proofing Fleet Operations: How to Maintain Uptime When Conditions Are Anything but Normal

When disaster strikes, fleet uptime depends on prep, mobile maintenance, clear visibility, and disciplined execution before, during, and after the event.

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ArticlesApril 30, 2026

Finding the Vital Strand: Equipment Repairs in Remote Locations

When a stranded excavator stalled a remote Alaska project, disciplined troubleshooting and teamwork uncovered the one connection that made it run again.

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Western Star truck hauling logs through a snowy mountain road during a winter storm, highlighting extreme cold durability and performance testing.
Articlesby Lauren FletcherApril 30, 2026

How Extreme Arctic Testing Helps Build More Reliable Disaster-Ready Trucks

See how Daimler tests trucks in Arctic cold, extreme heat, and punishing terrain to improve uptime when fleets face severe weather and disaster response.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherApril 30, 2026

Your Fleet Is Also Human: Helping Drivers and Technicians During Disasters

Disaster response plans often overlook the human factor. Learn how supporting drivers and technicians improves safety, resilience, and fleet performance.

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Old industrial forklift inside a workshop, showing heavy wear and tear, representing equipment maintained and used in challenging conditions.
Articlesby Lauren FletcherApril 30, 2026

When the Shop Is Gone, Preparing Technicians for Real-World Disaster Response

When disaster shuts down the shop, technicians must adapt. Learn how field expedient skills keep equipment running when it matters most.

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Flames behind bold text “The Next Big Threat,” illustrating how wildfire dangers are shifting from roads to fleet facilities and sparking urgent conversations about structural resilience.
ArticlesDecember 30, 2025

The Next Big Threat to Fleet Operations Isn’t on the Road: It’s in the Air

Wildfire danger is now year-round. Are your fleet facilities hardened and ready to withstand the next blaze?

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Graphic reading “Work Truck Earthquake Preparation for Fleets” with cracked lettering symbolizing seismic damage.
ArticlesOctober 21, 2025

Fleet Facilities Face Collapse: Why Small Businesses Can’t Afford Earthquake Inaction

Fleet facilities are critical to America’s supply chain, but many small businesses are unprepared for earthquakes. Retrofitting now could save your livelihood later.

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Lightning storm over a city with text reading “Grid Resilience Utility Fleets Keep the Power On,” highlighting the role of utility fleets in disaster response and power restoration.
Articlesby Lauren FletcherSeptember 24, 2025

How Utility Fleets Power Grid Resilience During Extreme Weather

Utility fleets are the backbone of storm recovery. Learn how they prepare, adapt, and power resilience when extreme weather hits.

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David Ronsen in firefighter gear standing in front of a raging wildfire during his early firefighting career.
Articlesby Lauren FletcherSeptember 16, 2025

From Firefighting Roots to Designing Life-Saving Fleet Solutions

Discover how firefighter-turned-innovator David Ronsen built Acela’s life-saving fleet vehicles, from fire trucks to mobile command centers.

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Worker wearing a high-visibility jacket and hard hat operates heavy equipment during a nighttime storm, with rain pouring down and debris secured on a trailer.
ArticlesJune 3, 2025

Building an Agile Equipment Rental Fleet for Hurricane Response and Restoration

Learn now custom flatbed rentals helped the Florida National Guard speed up debris removal and storm response efforts.

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