Seth Skydel, Author at Fleet Equipment Magazine - Page 41 of 47
Fleet identity: Making effective paint choices

A truck fleet’s identity and image are increasingly important for fleet equipment executives to address.

Long distance opportunities: telematics

Held annually in Williamsburg, Va., the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference (EUFMC) strives to provide fleet managers with information on the latest technologies available for vehicles and shop operations.

Comprehensive Effort – Bozzuto’s Inc.

Establishing and managing multiple shops, centralizing maintenance and parts functions and implementing software are all part of the ongoing success for meeting growth needs at Bozzuto’s Inc.

Fuel economy safety: Adaptive cruise control

No longer an option on commercial vehicles, cruise control systems have become a standard capability of electronic engines.

Dodge momentum continues

No longer a new player in the truck market, the Dodge brand of Chrysler LLC has realized success in a short period of time.

Full Service – United Linen and Uniform Services

A lease and maintenance program is providing measurable benefits for United Linen and Uniform Services

Fuel economy: aerodynamics

How do truck OEMs develop effective aerodynamic vehicle designs to further improve fuel economy?

Fuel-saving measures

Colonial Cartage is finding new ways to lower fuel consumption

Flatbed trailers

Several factors go into spec’ing the most effective, productive, durable and versatile flatbed trailers to meet a fleet’s operational needs.

Road test: hydraulic hybrids

While the development of medium-duty hybrid trucks continues on a number of fronts

Boosting Productivity: LTI Trucking Services

LTI Trucking Services is using onboard routing and mapping, plus other enterprise management technologies, to improve its bottom line

Driver retention: SEATS

The cost and time required to retain drivers is well known to most fleets.