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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Managing maintenance operations post COVID-19
Fleets share updates they have made to everyday operations. In early 2020, as COVID-19 began spreading rapidly across the U.S., the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference developed the EUFMC Education…
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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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Commercial vehicle clutch care
Spec’ing, service, and repair considerations to keep manual and AMT clutches in optimal condition. Before the early 2000s, a heavy duty commercial vehicle with anything other than a manual transmission…
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Focusing on preventive maintenance to maximize uptime
PacLease Grand Prairie aims to prevent unplanned service events using detailed PMs. “We execute over 200 preventive maintenance events each month,” stated Todd Flechsig, general manager at PacLease Grand Prairie…
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How real-time coaching can boost fleet efficiency and safety
Fleets using real-time in-cab coaching are finding that when their drivers focus on better fuel efficiency, it also makes them safer. Since Tucker Freight Lines added real-time in-cab coaching to…
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Vehicle procurement for the long haul
When it comes to procuring assets, commercial fleets will benefit most by spec’ing for their unique duty cycles and avoiding shortsighted market and technology trends. Commercial fleets have many opportunities…
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Tires for ‘the final 50 feet’
As consumers continue to embrace the convenience of e-commerce, the 19.5-in. truck tire market is positioned to play a larger role in transportation. For as long as I can remember,…
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Diesel trucks may get new life in electrified world
By converting existing diesel trucks into electric vehicles, TrovaCV seeks to provide a pragmatic way for fleets to enter the zero-emission market. Over the next two decades, the electric truck…
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Arrival EV selects ADAS partner
Electric van manufacturer Arrival announced visioning company Ambarella will provide the platform’s assisted and autonomous driving technology. Since coming out of stealth mode with commitments and investments from UPS, Hyundai, and…
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