Management Techniques
Outsourcing Maintenance
Nearly every commercial vehicle fleet outsources at least one portion of its maintenance. There are as many viable reasons to hire-out some procedures as there are reasons to keep certain tasks in-house. FE looks at the ways fleets can choose the options that are best for their operations.

Vehicle Technology
OBD/OBDII – Onboard diagnostics
Onboard diagnostic telematics provide easy access to data from the engine’s electronic control unit (ECU), which helps fleets better troubleshoot problems. Fleets now have fast access to the information they need, and much more. FE looks at the best ways to leverage the data.

Spec’ing for . . . Fuel efficiency
Aerodynamic combinations
When it comes to maximizing fuel economy, fleets need to look at all the options. Most have found that the more aerodynamic the vehicle, the higher the MPG. FE takes a look at all the vehicle configurations and products that help fleets build a more fuel efficient truck.

Aftermarket Insights
This every-other-month feature focuses on aftermarket parts management and provides helpful insights into parts control and supplier relationships.

Best Practices: Tricks of the Trade
This every-other-month feature spotlights a fleet manager who has learned how to maximize return on investment by using excellent management skills.

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