Ways eDVIRs Increase Your Fleet Operation’s Productivity
When fleet vehicles hit the roadways, it is imperative that they are in good condition to keep fleet drivers and others on the road safe. Performing pre- and post-trip vehicle…
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5 Winter Maintenance Tips to Get the Most from Your AGM Battery
Anyone responsible for the maintenance of commercial work trucks, a government fleet or other heavy-duty trucks, knows how critically important it is to perform routine scheduled maintenance to avoid costly…
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Alsco Electrifies Fleet with Motiv
Photo: Motiv Motiv’s EPIC F-59 chassis incorporate its mature and proven fifth generation electric powertrain technology, AdaptEV software and BMW battery packs. Motiv announced the deployment of four all-electric step…
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Top Challenges & Tips Maintaining Alternative-Fuel Trucks
Photo: PERC Propane autogas can be an approachable energy source from a service and maintenance standpoint — even for those completely new to it. All fuel types have different nuances.…
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Dickinson Grows Medium-Duty Electric Fleet with Xos Trucks
Dickinson Fleet Services has purchased five medium-duty, zero-emission, fully electric service trucks from electric vehicle manufacturer Xos Trucks. Under the purchase order, the Los Angeles-based truck company will build and…
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Are Tablets the New Must-Have Technician Tool?
Photo: City of Madison, Wis. Katie Cutler, fleet technician, at work with her tablet. On some shop floors, desktop computers are getting the boot in favor of more portable tablets. Technicians…
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6 Reasons Telematics is Essential for Snow Operations
Photo via Getty Images The number-one thing public agencies should be concerned with in a snow event is keeping constituents safe, according to Amin Amini, managing partner of solutions engineering…
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Keeping Snow and Ice Removal Equipment at the Ready
Photo: Sam Lamerato During the installation of the snow equipment, set up inspections to review installation procedures and placement of any added equipment. This assures there are no surprises at…
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The ABCs of Winter Prep
Photo: Wikimedia Commons User Oregon Department of Transportation, CC BY 2.0 Bendix reminds technicians that air, brakes, and controls system components need proper upkeep for safe vehicle operation. Freezing temperatures; snow and…
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What Factors Will Help Reverse Trends In Large Truck Crashes?
Photo: Unsplash/fan yang The need for continued driver training, technician training, and integrated safety technologies are highlighted by a Bendix report. Guided by findings from the latest “Large Truck and…
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