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Operationsby Lauren FletcherDecember 20, 2018

Top Work Truck Articles in 2018

The 2018 calendar-year featured a number of new truck launches. Fleet managers continue to look for ways to reduce costs through improved spec'ing and fuel management, as well as continue their interest in the lease vs. own debate. 

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Vehicle Researchby StaffDecember 19, 2018

First Medium-Duty Silverado Trucks Ship to Dealers

The Chevrolet Silverado 4500HD, 5500HD, and 6500HD chassis cab trucks — the first-ever medium-duty Silverado trucks — are in production and on their way to dealerships starting Dec. 19.

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Technologyby StaffDecember 19, 2018

Commercial Telematics Providers Ranked

A Texas research firm has ranked 60 providers of fleet tracking solutions on an index that includes Verizon Connect, AT&T (Fleet Complete), Spireon (FleetLocate), Geotab, and Omnitracs at the top of the list.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 18, 2018

Holiday Road Fatalities Expected to Sharply Increase

The number of people who will lose their lives in roadway crashes during this year's holiday period is expected to increase significantly from a year ago, according to estimates provided by the National Safety Council.

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Upfittingby StaffDecember 18, 2018

Muncie Power's Fancher to Retire

Muncie Power Products Chris Fancher, senior vice president of information technology and administration, will retire at the end of December, according to the company.

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Small Fleetby StaffDecember 18, 2018

Detroit Auto Show to Feature 30 Vehicle Debuts

Manufacturers are expected to debut 30 new vehicles at the Detroit auto show in January that could include the Ford Bronco SUV and Cadillac XT6 luxury SUV.

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Small Fleetby Paul ClintonDecember 17, 2018

Gasoline Falls to Cheapest December Level in Two Years

The national price of gasoline has fallen to $2.37 per gallon, which is the lowest December level on record since 2016 and continues a price decline that began in early October. Gasoline prices have tumbled 54 cents from Oct. 9.

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Green Fleetby StaffDecember 17, 2018

Midwest Transportation Fleet Turns to Biodiesel

Mahoney Environmental collects used cooking oil from restaurants and sells it to biodiesel producers to be made into the renewable fuel. And, it runs its 160-truck fleet on biodiesel blends.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 17, 2018

AAA Predicts Holiday Traffic Congestion

More than 102 million people will be on the nation's roadways this holiday season, marking a 4.4% increase over last year and an all-time record high since AAA began tracking holiday vehicle travel in 2001.

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Small Fleetby StaffDecember 17, 2018

Business Fleet's Top Stories of 2018

The most popular article offers a glimpse into the challenges of marijuana transportation in California.

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