A Top 100 tale
You can’t have a high-performing fleet without high-performing technicians, according to George Baker, director of fleet management for Volusia County, Fla. He should know because his fleet was named one of the Top 100 Fleets in North America by Fleet Equipment magazine (Nov. 2006, page 32).
Rostra rearsight offered on Dodge Sprinter van
Rostra Precision Controls Inc. offers its RearSight camera system for the Dodge Sprinter Van.
Deciding factors — Insider tips on how to choose maintenance software
There are some basic considerations fleets may want to consider when choosing the right software. “Because each vehicle maintenance software vendor takes a different approach, fleets should evaluate the software and the company supplying the software,” says Ed Cooper, president and owner of Squarerigger Inc.
Spec’ing for Safety Rear-Vision Technologies
Backing accidents are quite common, according to David Money, technical director, transportation services, at Liberty Mutual Group’s Research Institute for Safety. “They account for 15 percent of all commercial motor vehicle accidents,” he says, “and while less expensive than other types of accidents because they generally happen at slow speeds, their frequency and the potential for serious consequences make it imperative to provide drivers with the best-possible visibility when backing.”
Shop Productivity – Air & Lube Systems
If improving the productivity and efficiency of maintenance operations is an important part of any fleet manager’s job, one key to meeting this challenge is closely considering specifications for shop air and lubricant systems.
Comfort Zone
With nearly 6,000 trucks in operation across North America, On The Move Trucks is satisfying the needs of a growing number of customers.