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Court watch: Rulings could impact independent contractor model, lease operations
A pair of court decisions this week could have major implications for companies that have a vehicle leasing arm or that use independent contractors.
August 28, 2014
Perspectives
Fleet safety reminders: Stay off the phone, secure all axes
A fleet vehicle is a rolling billboard, and many companies spend good money on eye-catching color schemes. How those vehicles are being operated on public roadways means a lot, as well: Do you know what your crews are up to in transit?
August 4, 2014
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Towgate: Ram Truck and Ford Butt Hoods
Towing Wars 2015: What’s A Best-In-Class Claim Worth When there’re billions of dollars in sales on the table, auto manufacturers that build pickups aren’t shy about boasting they’re the “best” in any area they can to drive customers to their product. So when Ford saw Ram Trucks laying claim they are the best-in-class in the […]
July 31, 2014
Perspectives
NexGen F-150 gets GM’s, Detroit’s attention
The pending launch of Ford’s next generation F-150 has caught most everyone’s attention, including rival truck makers in Detroit. Newsday reported yesterday, citing General Motors’ suppliers, GM is accelerating plans to launch its next-generation full-size pickups by about nine months. The new launch date would bring the trucks to the spotlight in the fall 2018. The next generation […]
July 30, 2014
Perspectives
Dually Shootout: Driving the 1-ton 2015s
Pushing 2015 Duallys Up The Beckley It’s not often we editors get to a media drive where the hosting pickup manufacturer not only brings loaded trailers to show off their new truck’s towing prowess, but they also have their competitor’s comparable models on hand to drive as well. That’s what Ford did earlier this week […]
July 18, 2014
Perspectives
Jon Stewart explains highway funding: Laugh to keep from crying, roadbuilders
Jon Stewart explains why President Obama’s visit this week to a transportation research center makes perfect sense, given the way Washington is trying fund the nation’s highways.
July 18, 2014
Perspectives
On Fighting Radar Guns And Speed Traps
Escort’s ticket-rpotection app exceeds 22-million “saves” that mark police radar and laser use.
July 11, 2014
Perspectives
Hazed headlamp home remedies
My wife’s car, a 2005 Chevy Equinox, has seen its fair share of use in nearly 10 years. At more than 110,000 miles, it’s shuttled my kids to and from various activities for almost a decade. Overall, it’s been a solid vehicle, but a little more than a year ago the passenger-side headlamp lens started […]
July 10, 2014
Perspectives
Magnetic Ride Control Finally Comes To Pickups
Magnetic Ride Control Coming To A GMC Sierra Dealer Near You It’s been more than a decade since GM took suspension control to a new level by integrating magnetic ride control (MR) in the 2002 Cadillac Seville STS. Everyone was in awe. Over the ensuing years the MagnaRide technology has been refined and its suspension-enhancing […]
July 8, 2014
Perspectives
Survey says alt-fuel vehicles coming for 1 in 2 fleets
While the current rate of adoption for alternative fuel vehicles is still low at 4 percent, nearly half of the fleets recently surveyed by GE Capital are planning to introduce AFVs.
July 2, 2014
Perspectives
An F-150 you don’t even need a license to drive
Ford pumps millions of marketing dollars into campaigns each year with the sole purpose of getting drivers behind the wheel of an F-150. However, their latest tactic gives new meaning to the phrase, “from the cradle to the grave.” You don’t even need a driver’s license to drive this new version of the F-150, but […]
June 25, 2014
Perspectives
Top 10 tips: Dress for success (and safety)
With the busy season in full swing, the U.S. Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants to remind roadway construction and maintenance companies of the need for heightened safety awareness to prevent needless injuries or fatalities.
June 17, 2014
Perspectives
Transit should make Ford’s transition from E-Series painless
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. You’ve heard that before. You’ve probably said it. The problem with the “just don’t screw it up” mentality is that it kills innovation. Why make good better when good is fine? Innovators see good and set forth on a quest to find greatness. Good isn’t an end result, […]
June 9, 2014
Perspectives
CNG Price Fixing
A little secret on how to cut your fuel costs by half-or more Hearing the words “price fixing” evokes negative connotations, where in the reality of the construction world, business owners who don’t take advantage of fixing prices are leaving a lot of profit on the table. Of course I’m talking about the price of […]
June 5, 2014
Perspectives
Fleet management: Good ideas, best practices
One thing leads to another. That’s not the zen management quote of the day – although it could be – rather it’s an explanation of how this blog post evolved from a piece about exploring alternative fuel vehicle options to an NBA (and rising political) all-star to a checklist for evaluating the quality of fleet operations.
June 2, 2014
Perspectives
Ford offering tests of its Transit van through October
With a new cargo van hitting the road in the coming months, Ford Motor Company is offering an exclusive opportunity for fleet owners, commercial customers and dealers to drive and learn about the all-new 2015 Ford Transit. The Transit will eventually replace Ford’s E-Series van, America’s best-selling van for 35 years. The Truth About Transit Tour will […]
May 29, 2014
Perspectives
The Truth About CNG Fuel Tank Capacity
CNG Fuel Tank Capacity: Not What You Think The other day  I was testing a CNG-powered bi-fuel pickup and was stumped when the truck’s “empty” 17 GGE CNG tank would only hold 12 gallons. After discussions with both CNG tank suppliers and CNG automotive pickup engine builders, I found out the stated size on a […]
May 23, 2014
Perspectives
Proposed Senate highway bill: What does it mean for local fleets, contractors?
The Environment and Public Works committee last week sent its federal transportation package to the full Senate, putting a bipartisan stamp on the six-year plan in a unanimous vote. The bill, S.2322, “The MAP-21 Reauthorization Act,” now awaits action by the Senate Finance committee, which must find a way to pay for it in light […]
May 19, 2014
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