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Seth Skydel

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Seth Skydel, a veteran industry editor, has more than 36 years of experience in fleet management, trucking, and transportation and logistics publications. Today, in editorial and marketing roles, he writes about fleet, service, and transportation management, vehicle and information technology, and industry trends and issues.

Transervice
Data & Telematics

How to improve technician-related KPIs

July 18, 2024
Several fleets have found that tracking technician and shop key performance indicators leads to savings and improved equipment uptime.
John Hitch | Fleet Maintenance
Shop Management

Factors to look for in a parts supplier

June 27, 2024
When it comes to choosing a new supplier, there are several factors that impact your experience. Here's what to consider.
Zoro
Shop Management

How choosing the right supplier improves uptime

June 26, 2024
Choosing parts, tool, and equipment distributors requires considering fleet needs, inventories, and capabilities.
Isuzu
Chassis, Body & Cab

Work truck 2024 trends: Data and upfitting at forefront

May 14, 2024
This year's trucks from Ford Pro, International, Ram Professional, and more are designed to streamline maintenance data collection and customization.
Ford Pro
Equipment

2024 Work Truck Update: Vans, pickups, and chassis cabs

May 13, 2024
Across the board, manufacturers of Classes 3-6 commercial vans, pickups, and trucks are packing their newest models with the latest technologies.
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Shop Operations

Patching leaks in your tire program

April 17, 2024
Keeping tire costs in check will help keep fleets’ profits from dissipating. Two areas to help reduce tire cost per mile are ensuring proper inflation and matching the right tire...