Tag: Utilimarc Spotlight
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This is a decision that many (if not all) fleet managers have to face at some point. It may seem like a good option, given the low mileage, but holding on to a vehicle with low LTD miles may end up being more expensive than initially expected.
![vehicle age | Utilimarc spotlight blog](https://www.utilimarc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/fleet-dublin-ohio-600x300.jpg)
The light duty service truck is a reliable workhorse for many fleets with its service body and GVWR less than 20,000. So, how productive do they remain and for how long?
![The Battle of the Light Duty Bucket Truck | Utilimarc Blog](https://www.utilimarc.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/communication-trucks-picture-id875297182-600x300.jpg)
Utilimarc wanted to find out if the aerial lift vehicle performance was constantly improving, holding still — or worse — falling flat.
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Of the above data, Utilimarc was surprised to see that the percentage of 4×4 pickups keeps growing — possibly eventually leading to the demise of the 4×2.
![Ford Escape - Utilimarc Spotlight Blog](https://www.utilimarc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Forde_Escape_Email.1-1024x372-1-600x300.png)
This week’s Vehicle Spotlight focuses on the hybrid and gas-engine Ford Escape.
![side loader garbage truck | Utilimarc spotlight blog](https://www.utilimarc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/IMG_0395-1-600x300.jpg)
Though garbage trucks make up a relatively small portion of a municipal fleet, their large impact on overall budget makes them a popular benchmarking class.
![Fire Pumper Truck | Utilimarc Spotlight Blog](https://www.utilimarc.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Prius.3.jpg)
A common vehicle class for municipal clients, this truck is one of many emergency vehicles that are tracked in the Utilimarc database.