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Articlesby StaffJanuary 13, 2010

Top 10 Most Viewed Stories in 2009

Top viewed stories included "What Fleet Managers Should Know About Diesel Particulate Filters," "Aftermarket Crew Cab Conversions Offered for Several Medium-Duty Trucks," and "Materials of Trade - Are You Sure You Know the Limits?"

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Articlesby Sean LydenNovember 1, 2008

Spec'ing Box Truck Bodies to Maximize Productivity

Improving box truck body specs can boost cost savings and crew productivity. Here are some tips to create a clear plan for each truck, matching the right body specs to the application.

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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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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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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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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 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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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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