Making the 5G Connection
In late 2018, AT&T announced a standards-based, mobile 5G network in parts of 12 U.S. cities, with seven more areas to follow. The company also said it was on the…
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Investing in Garage Management Software
Before the City of Springfield, Illinois, merged all of its fleet operations and implemented garage management software, the utility fleet used to log important information via a low-tech method. “The…
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How is the Coronavirus Pandemic Affecting Fleet Rightsizing?
Among the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic is the impact it is having on utility fleet rightsizing efforts across the U.S. Traditionally, rightsizing is about understanding the values and measurements…
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Where Sustainability Meets Service: Finding the Right Fit for EVs in Utility Fleets
For several years, Joe Korn, a truck and alternative fuel consultant with ARI’s (www.arifleet.com) business intelligence and analytics team, has been working with some of the company’s North American customers…
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Selecting the Right Fuel Card Program for Your Fleet
With fuel being one of the greatest expenses for any fleet organization, a fuel card program can be a helpful and efficient way to keep track of spending, usually at…
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Gas vs. Diesel: Which is Better for Your Medium-Duty Truck Applications?
Diesel has been the traditional engine for medium-duty utility trucks. But with Ford, GM, Isuzu and other OEMs recently launching new gas-powered models, utility fleet professionals have more options than…
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Verizon Offers On-Demand Roadside Service
The new service is designed to quickly connect administration and their drivers to emergency roadside services. Photo: Pixabay Verizon Connect is now offering a new roadside assistance service for fleets that is…
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Geotab Adds Distracted Driving Solution to Its Marketplace
Geotab is partnering with TRUCE Software to include its distracted driving solution on the Geotab Marketplace. The solution from TRUCE Software, which is a mobile device management technology company, is…
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Elements of an Effective Fleet Contract
One main objective the fleet contract aims to establish is determining the type of relationship the fleet wants to have with its supplier or vendor. Photo courtesy of mediaphotos via…
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Procurement: How to Quantify Intangibles in Decision Making
Developing good, solid working relationships with service staff is important in the overall success of a procurement program. Photo via istockphoto.com/nicoElNino For a long time, fleet managers depended upon their…
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