Breaking even with new brake technology
How safety and TCO can improve with next-gen braking systems. Editor’s note: This is part one of a two-part series on how safety and TCO can improve with next-gen braking systems.…
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Regenerative braking captures energy, TCO benefits
When active, regenerative braking uses onboard electric motors to slow down the truck, shifting the load from the foundation brakes to reduce overall wear and tear. As electrification creeps into…
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Buying A Van: An Overview
Photo: Ford Fleet managers need to gauge which VAN TYPE would best suit their operational needs, and this requires a concrete understanding of the fleet’s vocational focus. Whatever vehicle you…
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Buying Cargo and Delivery Vans: Questions & Decision Points
Photo: Nissan The demand for delivery and cargo vans and trucks of all types likely will stay consistent for years to come as economies keep pace with convenience. Delivery has…
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Getting Started on Buying a Van: First Questions & Decision Points
Photo: Ford In choosing a van, be very specific in the analysis of mission requirements by using weights and actual loads over operating geographies to determine specifically what a van…
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Pandemic Prompts New Distracted Driving Problems
Photo via Pexels/Roman Pohorecki. Drivers appear to be growing more tolerant with distracted driving — and living in a virtual world due to the pandemic may play a role in…
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Survey: 26% of People Admit to Texting Behind the Wheel
Photo via Unspalsh/Dmitry Vechorko. The national survey of more than 1,000 motorists reveals that people can’t seem to keep their hands off their phones — especially since COVID-19 hit. Some 26%…
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Key Considerations for Electrifying Medium-Duty Fleets
Photo: Motiv Based on learnings from Motiv’s deployments, fleet customers can expect to see up to 85% operating and maintenance savings over internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Driven by progress…
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How to Ensure Secure Fuel Card Transactions
Photo: Getty Images Creating a clear fuel card use policy and training drivers on acceptable use can help fleet operations prevent fraud and misuse. Fuel cards make it easy for…
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The Negative Consequences of Personal Use
There are a number of “hidden” costs to offering employees the personal use of a company vehicles. For instance, personal use negatively impacts the resale value of a vehicles. On…
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