The 5 Steps in a Successful Upfit Program
For delivery and service fleets, upfitting is part and parcel of the spec’ing process. It’s also one of the most complex aspects of acquiring a vehicle. Because of this, mistakes…
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Fleet Best Practices: Fleet Readers Sound Off
Automotive Fleet views itself as a facilitator to provide a platform for different voices from the industry to sound-off on today’s challenges. This regular column is designed to encourage discourse for…
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How to use fleet maintenance management resources wisely
Informational sources are available to provide the knowledge you need for the task at hand. Managing a fleet – or even a fleet’s maintenance department – is no simple task.…
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Benefits of remote brake system monitoring
How smart-brake monitoring enables predictive maintenance practices to help ensure the safety and profitability of fleets. With margins that are often thin and a need to boost profitability, fleet executives…
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Getting to the bottom of air brake system leaks
Faulty fittings, unsuitable seals, and corrosion can make air brake system leaks a challenge for fleets. Brake systems continue to represent the top reason for roadside inspection violations in the…
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How to maintain in-cab A/C systems
An in-cab HVAC system doesn’t require a ton of attention, but a few simple measures can ensure a long, productive life that benefits a fleet in more ways than one.…
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ATRI requests fleet operational data
To gather its benchmarking report, ATRI seeks data on driver pay, fuel costs, insurance premiums, and lease or purchase payments. Carriers and owner-operators are asked to provide full-year 2020 cost…
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As network bandwidth increases, so do fleet expectations
Peter Mitchell, general manager for Verizon Connect, discusses new opportunities on the horizon for connected vehicle technology. As technology advances and cellular network bandwidth expands, fleets have higher expectations when…
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Considerations for optimal shop efficiency
Employing best practices throughout the shop leads to high quality work that is done efficiently and productively. What does your dream shop look like? That is a question asked by…
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Self-Driving Coalition adds Embark and Aurora to board
The coalition’s board of directors already included Ford, Volvo and Waymo. The Self-Driving Coalition, which works with lawmakers, regulators, and the public to realize the safety and societal benefits of…
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