Finding the true cost of operation
The true cost of commercial truck operation extends far beyond the purchase price to include choice of financing, expected utilization and resale value.
Equipment acquisition trends for 2013
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association recently revealed its Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2013.
Access to new trucks and technology
A new year brings a new round of trucking trade shows; three of the industry’s top venues are scheduled for this March.
CSA SMS testing begins
FMCSA has published its response to enforcement personnel and motor carrier comments regarding the proposed changes to CSA’s Safety Measurement System.
Finding good technicians
It’s not news to those in the trucking industry that qualified diesel technicians are getting harder and harder to find. Take a look at some recruiting best practices.
What the future holds
The availability of advanced powertrain and vehicle technologies, along with alternative fuel technologies, is expected to result in improved fuel economy of future trucks.
Greening of fleets
Fleet Equipment and CITGO Lubricants have expanded the annual Top Green Shop award to include environmentally friendly vehicles and shops, and changed the name of the award to Top Green Fleet.
Building the NG fueling infrastructure
With the growing availability and affordability of natural gas, there seems to be an increasing effort to make it a more widely acceptable option for a greater number of truck applications.
Embracing technology? Well, maybe not
According to the results of a recent survey, less than half of fleet professionals said they will invest in new technologies in the coming year.
Fleet indicators and the economy
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Top Green Fleet Award
Fleet Equipment, in conjunction with Citgo Lubricants, has broadened the expanse of its annual contest and recently kicked off the 2012 Top Green Fleet Award.
GHG, EPA and U
At the Technology & Maintenance Council annual meeting, a group of industry OEMs and an EPA spokesperson provided insights on how the greenhouse gas initiative would affect trucking fleets.