Navigating today’s trucking issues is tough enough, but private fleets can become overwhelmed—so now might be a good time for them to consider going to a full-service leasing business model.…
Credit: GettyImages The pandemic-induced demand suppression of 2020 and supply constraints of 2021 have created an unprecedented one-two punch to the fleet industry. The microchip shortage has disrupted new-vehicle production,…
An industry benchmarking survey from Fleet Advantage shows that fleets are holding onto trucks longer as build rates are down and supply chains remain strained. Ongoing supply chain challenges are…
Here’s a look at how fleets can become more flexible and cost effective with the right leasing strategy. The broader economy has rebounded quite well from the severe market turbulence…
Photos: Jim Park There are many things to consider when adding liftable or steerable axles to a truck to increase payload capacity. Liftable and self-steering auxiliary axles can help add…
Regardless of whether you decide to purchase new assets outright or enter into a lease agreement, make sure you spend time doing your due diligence on the company you will…
As we all try our best to navigate our way through a global pandemic, brands and fleet managers are working hard to operate in a market like we’ve never seen…
Photo: EarthCruiser The trucks are currently built on Mitsubishi Fuso FE140 or FE160 single cab and dual cab chassis. EarthCruiser, known for its extreme-duty overland vehicles, is entering the commercial…
Ever wonder what goes into the decisions behind which components come on your trailer? For an OEM, it’s a complex evaluation that takes many factors into account. Mark Ehrlich, senior…
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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