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Articlesby Lauren FletcherJuly 14, 2017

Telematics in Vocational Truck Fleets: Construction

Construction fleets differ from other vocational fleets due to the types of equipment utilized, the heavier wear-and-tear put on assets, and vehicle/personnel use and planning based on site needs.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherJuly 13, 2017

Ways to Set Up Your Work Van

Upfitters provide a multitude of options to turn your vans into the perfect tool for your trade, from shelving and storage to ladder racks and partitions.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJuly 13, 2017

Work Van Upfit Ideas

Vans are an important tool for many fleet operations, from service to delivery to contractors and more. Due to the wide variety of vocations that utilize vans, upfitters have designed a number of options to help drivers do their jobs safely, quickly, and easily. Check out more information on each of the van upfit products.

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Articlesby StaffJuly 12, 2017

Smooth Operation Under Tough Conditions

Chevrolet gave journalists the chance to test out the Silverado HD’s driving and towing capabilities at a press event co-hosted with John Deere in June.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJuly 12, 2017

VW/Audi 2018-MY Fleet Preview

Volkswagen and Audi hosted their 2018-MY fleet preview in Salt Lake City from June 21 to 23. Fleet professionals listened to detailed product presentations and got behind the wheel of the new Atlas mid-size SUV and redesigned Audi Q5. Photos courtesy of VW.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 11, 2017

Bakery Owner Recounts Delivery Van Theft for Bank Heist

Stealing a delivery van to use as a getaway vehicle is stupid — unless the authorities are chasing the other five identical Nissan NV 2500 vans with identical branding.

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NewsJune 20, 2017

Ford to Source Next-Gen Focus From China

Ford is shifting production of its next-generation 2019 Focus compact car to China from Mexico, and will invest $900 million in its Kentucky Truck Plant to expand production for the new Expedition and Lincoln Navigator, Ford has announced.

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ArticlesJune 19, 2017

High-Gear Transmissions: How Many Gears Are Enough?

With Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards pushing automotive companies to produce more fuel-efficient vehicles, vehicle manufacturers have been evolving their transmissions so they can sell highly efficient vehicles without sacrificing performance.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJune 15, 2017

FCA's 2018-MY Fleet Preview

Fiat-Chrysler Automobiles hosted 250 of its top fleet customers and others at its national fleet preview in Detroit from June 5 to 7. Attendees listened to a presentation of the lineup and drove models, including the new Jeep Compass. FCA 2018-MY fleet incentives here. Photos courtesy of FCA.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffJune 14, 2017

Ford's 2018-MY Fleet Preview

Ford hosted its 2018 model-year fleet preview at the San Diego Civic Theater in May. The company discussed its commercial strategy and addressed topics such as electric vehicles and autonomy.

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