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ArticlesOctober 30, 2014

How to Keep Higher-Mileage Vehicles in Service

These fleet managers regularly run their fleet to more than 200,000 miles using fanatical preventive maintenance, preemptive parts replacement, driver accountability and corporate pride.

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ArticlesSeptember 17, 2014

Latest Trends in Medium-Duty Truck Maintenance

How current and future challenges are affecting medium-duty fleets.

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Articlesby Amy HercherJuly 25, 2014

Small Delivery Fleet Chooses Full-Service Leasing Option

This delivery service fleet opted for full-service leasing to maintain its trucks and reduce the stress of unexpected repairs.

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NewsFebruary 24, 2014

City of Marion Debates Lease vs. Own for New Bucket Truck

The Marion City Council ended up approving a lease-lease agreement with Altec Capital for a new truck that would cost the City $86,157 over a five-year period. At the end of five years, the City has the option to purchase the vehicle for its fair market value cost or enter a new lease for a new truck.

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Articlesby Sean LydenJanuary 2, 2014

The Latest Trends in Medium-Duty Truck Maintenance

How current and future challenges are affecting medium-duty fleets.

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NewsJanuary 30, 2013

Survey Shows Top 10 Maintenance Mistakes Mechanics Say Do Most Damage

No. 3 in the top 10, "not changing your oil," was listed by technicians as by far the single most damaging car maintenance item that customers neglect.

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Articlesby Joanne TuckerJuly 25, 2012

How to Start a Preventive Maintenance Plan for a Small Fleet

If you’re looking to lower your fleet’s maintenance expense and spend less time in the shop, then record it, track it and give your drivers buy-in on the maintenance process.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalJune 13, 2012

The Juggler: Big Apple Circus Takes the Show on the Road

Transporting the Big Apple Circus requires a big top’s worth of planning. Learn how Tom Larson and his crew take the show on the road.

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Articlesby Mike ButschJuly 15, 2011

Checked Your Lug Nuts Lately?

Checking the lug nuts on a commercial motor vehicle should be a part of a Daily Vehicle Inspection Report (DVIR). Indicators of a loose lug nut could be shiny metal or new rust. If the lug nut is less than hand-tight, the rim could come off.

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Articlesby Mike AntichApril 22, 2009

Medium-Duty Operating Costs Increase in 2008-CY

The biggest factor behind the spike in medium-duty operating costs was the increase in diesel prices, which jumped 32 percent from the then-historical high in 2007. Other factors included increased labor rates and higher taxes.

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