The Reality of Route Readiness Every fleet manager wants to be seen as a forward thinker. However, buying an electric vehicle (EV) for the wrong route is a very expensive way to look smart. In 2026, the hype around electrification has met the reality of ... Read More »

The Problem with Fixed Schedules Standard maintenance schedules are finally becoming a thing of the past. For years, fleet managers used mileage or calendar dates to plan service. You likely changed oil every 5,000 miles because a manual told you so. This "preventive" method was ... Read More »

The Big Picture of Fleet Costs Most new fleet managers focus only on the monthly lease or purchase price. That is a dangerous mistake that will blow your budget. Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is the sum of every dollar spent on a vehicle from ... Read More »

Stopping the Repair Money Pit Running a fleet of class 1 to 6 trucks is a constant battle against the clock and the checkbook. You probably feel like you are just waiting for the next check engine light to ruin your Tuesday. However, the days ... Read More »

Telematics has evolved past simple GPS tracking. Today, it’s a sophisticated data engine that touches every aspect of fleet operations, especially for specialized Class 1 through Class 6 vocational trucks. Yet, when the bill arrives, many fleet managers still treat the telematics subscription as a ... Read More »

Most fleet managers know how to handle the routine maintenance on a Class 1 through Class 6 chassis. An oil change is an oil change, right? However, for vocational fleets—like those running hydraulic cranes, landscape dump bodies, refrigerated units (reefers), or complex service bodies—the chassis ... Read More »

The shift to electric work trucks—the Class 1 through Class 6 vans and delivery vehicles—can cause instant sticker shock. Comparing the purchase price of an electric van to its diesel counterpart often reveals a significant gap. However, savvy fleet managers know that the initial price ... Read More »

The shift to electric work trucks—specifically for Class 1 through Class 6 vehicles—is certainly more than just a passing trend. It is the future. Many new fleet managers, however, get sticker shock when they look at the initial purchase price of a Battery Electric Vehicle ... Read More »

Why Downtime Kills Your Bottom Line Managing a small or medium fleet is tough. Every minute a truck or van is broken, your business loses money. This is called downtime. Therefore, stopping problems before they happen is key to success. Furthermore, following a strong preventive ... Read More »

Many construction and service fleets use outside repair shops for vehicle maintenance. However, managing outsourced preventive maintenance (PM) is a huge headache. Paperwork gets lost, and approvals can take days. This means your valuable work truck sits waiting for service instead of making you money. ... Read More »