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There are often several stakeholders involved in a fleet operation, from drivers to finance and many people in between. Making sure the right voices are heard is important.
Proper maintenance can be the difference between a long-lasting upfit and a total waste of time and money.
A one-size-fits-all for approach getting replacement cycles right? That doesn’t exist. The good news? Fleets have options to customize the best strategy for their unique operation.
The vehicle maintenance and repair industries are experiencing a skilled labor shortage as technicians in the Baby Boomer demographic retire in greater numbers than those replacing them. The skilled labor shortage requires shops to pay more for skilled technicians, which translates into higher shop labor rates.
Fleets are being impacted by a variety of inflationary pressures ranging from higher acquisition prices due to the proliferation of onboard safety equipment, to increased material costs pushing up pricing on parts, upfits, and replacement tires.
The robust economy is creating record numbers of new jobs and a subsequent labor shortage that is being exacerbated by the large wave of Baby Boomer retirements, but some see uncertainty of future market conditions.
Determining when exactly to cycle your vehicles is a fine balance among many factors, from acquisition, through operation, and resale or asset disposal. Here are nine questions to answer when you’re deciding when and how to best cycle your trucks.
The commercial tire market in 2019 has seen a greater impact of tariffs and duties, impact from the last-mile delivery segment, but overall stability in pricing. Changes are coming.
Legacy Classic Trucks – recognized as one of the top vehicle restoration companies in the nation – has selected and is currently using Stertil-Koni heavy-duty lifting systems to give new life to historic vehicles.
A new report from the TMC/FleetNet America Vertical Benchmarking Program showed roadside failures rose 22% in first quarter of 2019 compared with the fourth quarter of 2018.