Fuel Management

  • Peterbilt Model 536 Boosts Non-CDL Fleet Uptime

    Efficient Diesel Powertrain and Smooth Shifting Commercial fleet managers who love frequent, unmonitored repair shop stops will certainly hate the reliability of Peterbilt Medium Duty Trucks. Specifically, the Class 6 Peterbilt Model 536 features the fuel-efficient PACCAR PX-7 diesel engine rated at up to 325 ... Read More »

  • GM Envolve Silverado EV WT Boosts Fleet Range

    High Electric Range and Serious Towing Power Commercial fleet managers who love frequent fuel stops will certainly hate the new electric work truck from GM Envolve. For example, the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV 8WT delivers an impressive EPA-estimated 493 miles of electric driving range on ... Read More »

  • Cummins Starts Production on B6.7 Gasoline Engine

    Diesel-Like Pull Without Diesel Aftertreatment Hassles Running medium-duty work trucks means dealing with diesel filters and fluid tanks. Fortunately, Cummins started full production of its new B6.7 Octane commercial gas engine. The new engine powers Class 5 through Class 7 trucks. This includes popular Freightliner ... Read More »

  • Samsara Tool Tackles Volatile Fleet Fuel Costs

    Centralizing Fuel Management Across Operations Managing fuel costs for a work truck fleet often feels like throwing cash into a wild windstorm. Consequently, fleet bosses must scramble to keep daily budgets from blowing up. Every wasted gallon hurts cash flow when gas prices jump at ... Read More »

  • Samsara Tool Tackles Volatile Fleet Fuel Costs

    Centralizing Fuel Management Across Operations Managing fuel expenses across a fleet of work trucks often feels like tossing dollar bills straight into an active tornado. Consequently, fleet directors must constantly scramble to keep operational budgets from spinning completely out of control. To tackle this ongoing ... Read More »

  • Ram Chassis Cab Adds Onboard Power and Upfit Tech

    Onboard Power and Dual-Side PTO Simplify Jobsite Work Managing a vocational fleet often feels like trying to fix an airplane while it flies through a thunderstorm. Fortunately, commercial operators can make their daily work much easier with new vocational hardware. According to official product specifications ... Read More »

  • Ford Pro Upgrades Telematics for Commercial Vans

    Smart Software Solves Daily Fleet Headaches Managing a commercial fleet usually feels like babysitting expensive, high-tech bricks on wheels. Fortunately, modern software tools are finally making that daily task slightly less painful for busy managers. According to official technical announcements from Ford Pro, integrated fleet ... Read More »

  • Ditch Engine PTO with Lithium Auxiliary Power

    The High Cost of PTO Idling Running a heavy truck engine just to power small job site tools is like using a sledgehammer to drive a thumbtack. Traditional power take-off systems force diesel engines to idle for hours while crews work nearby. Fortunately, lithium-ion auxiliary ... Read More »

  • Stop Fuel Card Fraud with Real Time Fleet GPS

    The Silent Drain on Your Fuel Budget Fuel cards make buying diesel easy, but they also open the door to unauthorized driver spending. Unscrupulous drivers might fill up personal cars or swipe company cards for friends at the gas pump. Fortunately, connecting your fleet fuel ... Read More »

  • How to Stop Idle Times From Killing Your Fleet Budget

    Indeed, we all know that work truck drivers love their cabin climate control. However, leaving a Class 4 medium-duty truck running while parked is basically burning cash on an open fire. Unless your business plan involves donating free money to oil companies, you should probably ... Read More »

  • Fuel Card Programs: What Small Fleets Should Know

    Fuel is one of the largest operating expenses for any small fleet. For many businesses, it represents nearly a quarter of total vehicle costs. Yet a surprising number of small fleet operators still manage fuel spending with personal credit cards, cash receipts, or reimbursement forms. ... Read More »

  • EPA 2027 NOx Rule: What Your Fleet Must Do Now

    The clock is ticking for fleet managers. The Environmental Protection Agency confirmed it will hold the 2027 deadline for its new heavy-duty NOx emissions standard. The rule takes effect for model year 2027 trucks. That gives fleet owners and operators a shrinking window to act ... Read More »

  • Telematics Data: How to Track Your Real Route Costs

    Stop Staring at the Map Most business owners who buy a new fleet tracking system use it for just one thing. They open up the live map to see where their trucks are located at that exact moment. While knowing your vehicle locations is helpful, ... Read More »

  • Fleet Downsizing: Why Smaller Trucks Do Big Work

    Right Size Your Vehicles Many experienced fleet managers always buy the biggest truck available on the commercial lot. They naturally think that having extra hauling capacity is always a good thing for a growing business. However, current economic trends show that right-sizing your fleet vehicles ... Read More »