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Articlesby Sean LydenSeptember 1, 2008

20-Point Checklist for Proper Truck Selection

The challenge in selecting the right truck is to balance sufficient capability with a price point that fits within an ever-tightening budget. Here are 20 suggestions that can be used in proper truck selection.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2008

Can Neighborhood Electric Vehicles Work for Your Fleet?

With environmental benefits, low operating costs, and application flexibility, NEVs may offer a viable alternative for your fleet. Yet there is much to consider before taking the leap to fully battery-powered vehicles.

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Articlesby Sean LydenSeptember 1, 2008

Medium-Duty Chassis & Suspension Fundamentals

WIth the myriad options available when spec'ing medium-duty truck chassis and suspensions, stakes are high, leaving fleet managers little room for error.

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ArticlesCover StorySeptember 1, 2008

What's New in Medium-Duty Trucks for 2009-MY

Medium-duty trucks are the heart of many fleet operations. Several manufacturers share what’s new for the 2009 model-year, with lists of vocational opportunities.

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ArticlesAugust 1, 2008

Pros & Cons of Extending Replacement Policy

It has been “common wisdom” to replace fleet vehicles in relatively short cycles. Rising costs, however, have led fleet managers to consider lengthening replacement criteria. There are pros and cons to the practice.

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Articlesby Cheryl KnightAugust 1, 2008

GM's Sounding Board Serves as Conduit to Fleet Industry

The group helps improve performance levels of both GM and its commercial fleet customers. In addition, General Motors’ Fleet and Commercial Sounding Board includes representation from Canada and soon will expand to Mexico.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJuly 1, 2008

2009 Dodge Ram: Less Fuel, More Power

For the all-new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, Dodge engineered 13 percent more power into its new HEMI and still managed an improvement in fuel economy.

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ArticlesJuly 1, 2008

The Armadillo's High Profile

The HCV van, aka the “Armadillo,” offers more than six feet of headroom, various powertrain options, and Ford and GM servicing infrastructure.

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ArticlesJuly 1, 2008

Hino Aims to Increase Market Share

Looking to broaden its vocational applications, Hino Trucks offers several new features for the 2009 model-year, including three new cab configurations, dual steering, and right-hand standup and sit-down.

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ArticlesCover StoryJuly 1, 2008

Dodge Ram Chassis Cabs: Making Inroads in the Class 4-5 Markets

With several innovative features, more power, and better fuel efficiency, Dodge has forged significant inroads into the chassis cab market and will make further improvements to its Class 4-5 trucks for 2009.

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