Automotive Fleet’s Fleet Truck of the Year award went yet again to the Chevrolet Silverado 1500. This effectively means that the 2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 has won the light duty pickup truck award for a total of three times so far. The director of commercial products at GM Fleet said winning this award for a [...]
The rules and regulations regarding electronic logging devices (ELDs) have been years in the making. The impact of ELDs on compliance has been instantaneous. It is basically an electronic method of data collection that provides checks and balances in the fleet industry. Previously, the duty status and hours of service records were logged through paperwork. [...]
When refurbished tire bodies are bonded with new tread rubber, the process is called retreading. A process invented back in the 1900s, this is one of the most effective ways to make and sell high quality tires at a lower price point. The process has improved significantly over the past few years and retread tires [...]
The CSA or Compliance, Safety, Accountability program was introduced by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in 2010. While theoretically, the idea was good, it has been coming under a lot of fire since it was officially rolled out. The backlash against the CSA program has been taken note of and it is in the [...]
With the current economic situation faring better for our country, the number of new car sales has never seen itself rise as fast as it is now since the onset of the Great Recession. With the year coming to an end, most of the country is seeing the brunt of the cold winter months. Many [...]
There are many considerations truck fleets need to make when managing operational aspects of the company. One of the most important things that they need to focus on is compliance and safety while operating the fleet. While the Electronic Logging Devices may be one of the most dominant concerns regarding safety and compliance, there are [...]
Amid the myriad industries that rent light duty trucks, many are the perfect fit. Each industry, where it makes the most sense to rent trucks, are in construction of some type where business is done on a project basis. This is the key: project-based work. Cyclical Work Organizations that rely on project-based work understand their [...]
Chevrolet has been one of the premier car and truck manufacturers in the world, catering to the needs of every industry. Among their lineup of vehicles is the Chevy Silverado. This vehicle has been at the forefront of providing convenience in towing for fleets across several industries in the country. While developing the all-new 2019 [...]
New trends in fleet remarketing? You bet. The wholesale remarketing trends for SUVs and CUVs have been strong, specifically with the number of auctions for them increasing. These new trends are making quite the difference for those making decisions in building fleets for their organizations. Let’s look at some of the most significant trends in [...]
Having a fifth wheel truck rental can make things easier for a construction company. You are easily going to be able to transport important equipment without having to have additional trucks to share the load. The cost of transportation is significantly reduced when you have a 5th wheel truck rental. Of course, before you can [...]
