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Articlesby Sean LydenJanuary 1, 2008

The Fleet Manager's Guide to Comparing Fuel Economy

Vehicles 8,500-lbs. GVWR or more are exempt from federal fuel economy requirements, making it more challenging to project fuel economy for vehicles such as 3/4-and 1-ton pickups, vans, and medium-duty trucks.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Cindy BrauerJanuary 1, 2008

Hino Trucks are Ready to Run Cleaner

Hino’s 2008-MY lineup meets EPA emissions standards with a diesel particulate reduction system based on technology proven on more than 1.2 billion miles.

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Articlesby Chris BrownNovember 1, 2007

Getting the Truck Out of Dodge

We put the all-new 2008 Dodge Ram 5500 Chassis Cab in the hands of a work truck customer for a real-world review.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2007

DOT Compliance: Have You Reviewed Your Program Lately?

Following a program compliance may be challenging, but it is doable. Key areas of focus are highlighted.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Lisajoyce VergaraNovember 1, 2007

Mitsubishi Fuso Returns to the Class 3 Market with 2008 FE 125

After a two-year hiatus, Mitsubishi Fuso has reentered the Class 3 market with a new low-cab forward medium-duty work truck.

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Articlesby Sean LydenSeptember 1, 2007

8 Mistakes to Avoid Spec’ing a Medium-Duty Truck Chassis

Even the most seasoned fleet managers occasionally misjudge truck specs. Following are the eight most common offenses committed and how to correct them before it’s too late.

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ArticlesSeptember 1, 2007

Using Data-Centric Predictive Analytics to Improve Driver Safety

Current tactics to analyze driver risk are reactionary, targeting drivers with already-proven unsafe behaviors. New data sources provide more comprehensive metrics for intelligent forecasting of high-risk drivers.

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Articlesby Sean LydenJuly 1, 2007

6 Steps to Selecting the Right Medium-Duty Trucks for Your Fleet

There are several options to consider when choosing the right truck. Eliminating unwanted costs, targeting specific needs, and calculating mpg are all ways you can help determine the right truck for your fleet needs.

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ArticlesJuly 1, 2007

Could Your Next Work Truck be a Hybrid?

Medium- and heavy-duty hybrid truck tests show promise in stop-and- go situations and those that require auxiliary power generation in urban environments. But will costs come down enough to make them feasible for general use?

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ArticlesCover StoryJuly 1, 2007

Sterling Fires a Silver Bullet

The 2008 Sterling Bullet, the new Class 4-5 truck from Sterling Corp., is engineered and vocationally specific enough to handle the toughest jobs.

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