Public Works: Fleets, Trucks & Accessories

Integrating asset management systems for greater efficiency

Tue, 21 May 2013 10:41:15 EST

Automates remote diagnostics to work order process cuts fuel consumption 25%.

Three great maintenance facility/storage yard designs

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 03:39:03 EST

Follow these principles to make the most of your space.

Work trucks race to Indy

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:46:25 EST

North America’s largest work truck event, the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Work Truck Show, comes to Indianapolis in March in conjunction with the 49th annual NTEA convention.

Five things that fluid analysis reveals

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 12:48:13 EST

What oil and coolant can tell you about engine health and component wear.

Five ways to improve fuel economy

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:12:49 EST

How to increase a vehicle’s miles-per-gallon ratio.

Waterless vs traditional coolants

Wed, 17 Oct 2012 11:36:49 EST

Your fleet’s engines may benefit from waterless coolant.

Prepping skidsteer loaders for winter operations

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:44:50 EST

Five ways to get your compact equipment in shape for cold weather

Subaru introduces 5-year warranty for industrial engines

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:44:54 EST

Details of an 'industry-first' offer.

Five commonly overlooked but crucial lift-safety tips

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:49:39 EST

If there were an incident in your garage involving a vehicle lift, the OSHA investigator would have three broad questions: What did you know? When did you know it? What did you do about it?

Streamlining tire maintenance

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:52:13 EST

A Michigan city's fleet cuts costs with a one-stop service agreement and time-saving devices.

Free e-book, webinars for fleet management

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 12:52:33 EST

Networkfleet Inc., provider of wireless fleet management services, is offering a Best Practices for Fleet Management series of complimentary webinars and e-books focused on fuel, risk, and labor. Topics include reducing idle time and speeding, keeping fuel costs to a minimum, reducing accidents and unsafe driver behavior, and using telematics and GPS fleet tracking to manage labor and improve productivity.

Making software worth the investment

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:04:59 EST

In-house asset-management solutions aren't necessarily more cost-effective than commercial programs.

The real risks of distracted driving

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:08:00 EST

Research that'll help you decide what activities and devices to allow, and what to prohibit.

The 2012 Work Truck Show

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:13:33 EST

Enlightening technology

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:21:40 EST

Municipalities can benefit from what commercial and military fleets have learned about LED headlights.

Smooth rides: The new generation of air suspensions

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:31:22 EST

Manufacturers improve ruggedness and durability while reducing weight.

Sanitary sewer construction with polypropylene pipe

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:34:14 EST

Award-winning overflow-abatement project uses a new type of plastic pipe.

Payload finally pays back

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:34:29 EST

New emissions standards factor vehicle use into the equation.

Running a well-oiled machine

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:46:34 EST

How emissions standards and sophisticated computer controls affect formulations and service schedules.

Reduce idle time

Sat, 22 Sep 2012 01:49:29 EST

Three reasons to break the idling habit, and technologies that can help you do it.