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Photo Galleriesby StaffJune 14, 2017

GM's 2018-MY Fleet Preview

General Motors hosted its 2018 Fleet Solutions Summit in Las Vegas in May with nearly 800 commercial, government, and rental customers in attendance. View GM's 2018-MY fleet incentives here. Photos courtesy of GM.

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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 Lauren FletcherJune 9, 2017

Solving Medium-Duty Upfitting Challenges

The number of available options, combined with getting exactly what is needed for your fleet, can be daunting at best. But, with some homework and research doing the upfitting job right can be easier than it appears.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichJune 9, 2017

Overt & Hidden Costs of Extending Truck Replacement

Extending truck replacement cycling parameters beyond stated fleet policy is typically a short-term tactic used by senior management to solve a budgetary constraint; however, there are long-term fleet consequences to this strategy.

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Articlesby Amy HercherMay 16, 2017

Vehicle Wraps: Eye Candy for Your Brand

Providing thousands of visual impressions — and thumbs-up at stoplights — vehicle wraps are one of the most cost-effective marketing mediums for fleets. But proper design is essential to grab a potential client’s attention in 4 to 6 seconds.

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Articlesby Mike AntichMay 8, 2017

Optimizing Truck and Van Specs

Without fully understanding the fleet application requirements and operating parameters of truck and van assets, it is impossible to spec the best powertrain, chassis, and body needed to optimize productivity and total cost of ownership.

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Articlesby StaffApril 13, 2017

Three-Quarter-Ton vs. 1-Ton Pickups

Commercial and government fleet purchasers prioritize versatility and seek to enhance productivity when considering which heavy-duty pickup to add to their fleet, truck manufacturers told AutomotiveFleet.com.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Lauren FletcherApril 4, 2017

Ford F-650/F-750 Repeats Medium-Duty Truck of the Year Win

The F-650/F-750 lineup includes Regular Cab, SuperCab, and Crew Cab body styles, as well as straight-frame, kick-up frame Pro Loader, and a dedicated tractor model for special towing applications.

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ArticlesApril 4, 2017

Aftertreatment System: A New System Not to be Overlooked

Many fleet operators may not realize that aftertreatment systems are often vulnerable to compromise and failure due to seemingly minor and unrelated causes that have been largely ignored in routine maintenance practices.

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Articlesby Mike AntichApril 1, 2017

Ford's Bartlett Discusses Commercial Fleet Outlook

Michele Bartlett, Ford’s general manager of commercial and government fleet sales, discusses the outlook for 2017.

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