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Articlesby StaffSeptember 1, 2007

How to Determine a Truck’s Maximum Net Payload

With increased upfitting of trucks to specific job applications, fleet managers may have a more difficult time selecting the right chassis to handle the load. A simple formula can help avoid this difficulty.

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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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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

Top 10 Steps to Developing Better Chassis Specifications

The ultimate goal in chassis specification is a vehicle that’s right for its intended application. An orderly approach to the process begins with identifying upfitting requirements, performance criteria, and design constraints.

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Articlesby StaffJuly 1, 2007

40 Ways to Reduce Truck Fleet Costs

By taking a long and hard look at tires, driver behavior, specs, maintenance, management, and safety, truck fleet managers can find plenty of ideas for reducing fleet costs.

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Articlesby Sean LydenMay 1, 2007

The Medium-Duty Powertrain Puzzle: Putting Together the Pieces

Many factors must be considered before purchasing a medium-duty truck, including matching the right engine and transmission options to the correct drive/rear-axle ratio. Determining the truck’s application and driver’s skill level should help ease the process.

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Articlesby Mike AntichMarch 1, 2007

Operating Expenses for Medium-Duty Trucks Increase

The high cost of fuel was the key reason for increased operating expenses. The spike in fuel prices also contributed to the higher cost of replacement tires and, indirectly, to higher maintenance expenses.

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ArticlesJune 1, 2004

Developing a Fleet Business Plan

A fleet business plan forces change when the company has 2,100 vehicles providing electric power to nearly 800,000 customers and delivers nearly 1 million acre-feet of water to a service area in central Arizona.

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ArticlesJanuary 1, 2003

Five Steps To Properly Spec'ing a Truck

Knowing the fundamentals of pickup selection and spec'ing can ensure you get the right truck for the job.

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ArticlesNovember 1, 2002

Can Your Vehicles Carry the Load?

To obtain the proper vehicle for the job, determine the requirements the vehicle needs to fulfill.

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