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NewsJune 8, 2010

55% of Vehicles Have One Under-Inflated Tire

WASHINGTON - A recent nationwide survey by the Rubber Manufacturers Association found 55 percent of vehicles have at least one under-inflated tire and only one in six vehicles has four properly inflated tires.

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NewsMarch 17, 2010

Former Maintenance Leader of Penske Truck Leasing Firm Starts Consulting Firm

READING, PA - Kenneth McKibben, former head of Maintenance for Penske Truck Leasing for over 40 years, announced the formation of a new transportation consultant company, Single Source Transportation Solutions.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichMarch 2, 2010

Maintenance Costs Up Due to Frequency of Repair Increases

Maintenance costs increased in 2009 due to higher cost of replacement tires, PM oil changes, and labor rates. However, the biggest factor was widespread deferment of vehicle replacement, resulting in the operation of older units.

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ArticlesMarch 1, 2010

iPhone Apps to Aid Your Fleet

A variety of iPhone apps can help you monitor your fuel usage and manage everything from mileage to maintenance.

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Articlesby Chris BrownJanuary 1, 2010

How to 'Right Spec' Your Trucks and Vans

Downsizing to a smaller truck or van can improve your total cost — if you can afford the downgrade in capabilities.

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NewsDecember 17, 2009

Non-Profit's Fleet Expenses Under Scrutiny

A non-profit agency is under fire for a fleet that includes a Cadillac, Dodge Ram, and a Jeep Liberty. Maintenance and fuel for the 119-vehicle fleet cost $650,000 annually.

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NewsNovember 12, 2009

Valvoline and tiwi Launch Fleet Fuel Mileage Program

According to both Valvoline and tiwi, truck fleets are guaranteed up to 4 percent better mpg with the new program.

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NewsNovember 4, 2009

Isuzu Commercial Truck Introduces Priority Service Maintenance Program

CERRITOS, CA - Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. introduced a Priority Service Maintenance Program that will guaranty preventive maintenance costs with fixed parts and labor expenses for three to six years depending on the term, mileage, and utilization.

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NewsOctober 29, 2009

TruGreen to Cut Maintenance Costs by 65%

MEMPHIS, TN - The national lawn care services provider is testing microGreen Extended Performance Oil Filter on vehicles in efforts to reduce maintenance costs and emissions.

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NewsOctober 15, 2009

Isuzu Commercial Truck Introduces Priority Service Maintenance Program

Under the new Priority Service Maintenance Program, maintenance costs with fixed parts and labor expenses will be guaranteed for three to six years depending on the term, mileage and utilization.

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