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Vehicle Researchby StaffJanuary 8, 2020

Ranking the MPG of Popular Fleet SUVs

Automotive Fleet has assembled a list of some of the most popular fleet vehicles, according to FMC data, and reviewed the MPG of top trim levels for fleets.

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Vehicle Researchby Eric GandarillaJanuary 7, 2020

Commercial Fleet Sales Rise 13.6% in December

Commercial fleet sales were up 13.6%, government fleet sales were down 1.6%, and daily rental sales were up 8.4%.

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Maintenanceby Mike AntichJanuary 7, 2020

Severe Skilled Technician Shortage Triggering Higher Shop Labor Rates

The vehicle maintenance and repair industries are experiencing a skilled labor shortage as technicians in the Baby Boomer demographic retire in greater numbers than those replacing them. The skilled labor shortage requires shops to pay more for skilled technicians, which translates into higher shop labor rates.

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Maintenanceby Mike AntichJanuary 7, 2020

Vehicle Complexity Increasing Fleet Repair Costs

New technologies such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) require special equipment and training when service is needed, which create additional maintenance costs.

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Small Fleetby Mike AntichJanuary 6, 2020

Fleets Struggle to Develop Policies Governing Take-Home EVs

Fleet managers say the integration of battery-electric vehicles (EVs) into nationally dispersed fleets is challenging due to regional variances in incentives, rebates, regional product availability versus national availability, and a limited infrastructure of recharging stations that is unevenly dispersed around the country.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffJanuary 6, 2020

'Rightsized' Connected Fleet Truck Concepts Fit Urban Needs

Two new, rightsized "connected" fleet truck concepts, powered by Panasonic software and cloud services platform OneConnect, can help create a more agile approach to commercial truck needs, according to the company.

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Maintenanceby Mike AntichJanuary 6, 2020

Forecasting Tire Price Trends in 2020

Most of the subject matter experts that we spoke to expect an increase in tire prices, although predicting future tire costs is difficult due to variables that influence tire pricing.

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Vehicle Researchby Lauren FletcherJanuary 6, 2020

Last Chance to Vote for Medium-Duty Truck of the Year

Ballots are closing soon - it's your LAST CHANCE to vote for Work Truck's Medium-Duty Truck of the Year Award. 

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 6, 2020

Kenworth, Peterbilt Trucks Recalled for Rear Axle Output Shafts

Paccar is recalling certain 2020 model-year Kenworth T800, T880, and W990 and Peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 520, and 567 vehicles.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 6, 2020

Bestpass Hits Company Record in Toll Volume

Bestpass processed more than $1 billion in toll volume for the first time ever. In addition, the company hired 20 new employees.

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