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Newsby Joanne TuckerNovember 20, 2013

How NV Energy Extended Fleet Maintenance Intervals

In this Q&A, NV Energy’s fleet maintenance team leader Randy Koss details the utility’s exportable power initiatives and findings, and how hybrid boom truck technology contributes to longer maintenance intervals.

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ArticlesNovember 15, 2013

How to Avoid Running a Truck Until its Wheels 'Fall Off'

Truck lifecycles can be calculated to the mile and the dollar. This can help fleets replace vehicles at the optimal moment.

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Newsby Joanne TuckerAugust 20, 2013

How SoCalGas Uses Replacement Cycles to Fast Track CNG Initiatives

Southern California Gas Co. (SoCalGas) has a goal to acquire 1,000 new natural gas vehicles over a five-year period through 2016. Tony Orta, SoCalGas manager of asset management, provides an overview of this goal and the strategies used to get there.

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Articlesby Sean LydenJanuary 17, 2013

When an Extended Warranty Makes Sense...and When it Doesn't

To determine whether an extended warranty is right for your fleet, review vehicle usage, lifecycles, and replacement policies.

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NewsMarch 28, 2012

Scotts LawnService Focuses on Reducing Fleet Maintenance Costs

At Scotts Lawn Service, reducing preventive maintenance is the current priority according to the company’s new Fleet Manager Scott Mayo.

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NewsMarch 7, 2012

Driver Safety, Fuel and Maintenance Are Top Fleet Manager Concerns, Survey Finds

In addition, the survey by PHH Arval also found that 35% of respondents are investing in factory-equipped safety options, such as backup cameras, forward collision warning and lane departure warning.

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Articlesby Sean LydenNovember 3, 2011

Smart Strategies for Extending Medium-Duty Truck Replacement Cycles

In today’s uncertain economic times, it is not unusual to push out truck replacement cycles. While an attractive short-term tactic, fleet managers need to be aware of the long-term consequences.

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ArticlesMay 1, 2011

‘Breaking’ the Rules to Optimize Performance

Some call it thinking out of the box, pushing the envelope, or just plain breaking the rules. “Common wisdom” isn’t always the best way to keep a fleet running cost efficiently.

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NewsJuly 8, 2009

Hyster Company's Publication Shows Importance of Timely Lift Truck Replacement

GREENVILLE, NC - Hyster Company, a lift truck designer and manufacturer in North America, now offers a booklet titled The Right Time: A Guide to the Timely Replacement of Lift Trucks.

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ArticlesAugust 1, 2008

Pros & Cons of Extending Replacement Policy

It has been “common wisdom” to replace fleet vehicles in relatively short cycles. Rising costs, however, have led fleet managers to consider lengthening replacement criteria. There are pros and cons to the practice.

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