OnStar Guardian App Overview & How To | Chevrolet

Learn what the OnStar Guardian App is and how to use it with your connected Chevrolet vehicle.

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Market Forces Impacting Pricing and Availability of Commodities Key to the Fleet Industry

The 137th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers insights into the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich. In this episode, we talk with Mike Butsch, VP of global business development for Primrose Alloys.

🎙Today's topics include:

• In the automotive sector, demand for aluminum has softened due to component challenges in the automotive, medium-duty truck, and heavy-duty truck segments, which has created a slight relief in prices.

• There is a strong influx of aluminum orders from Boeing and Airbus, which will lengthen lead times for the balance of the year. Production constraints for stainless steel has lengthened lead times to 50-80 weeks for delivery.

• The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine will continue to exert upward pressure on commodity prices due a decrease in product availability since both countries were strong exporters of aluminum and steel. In addition, ongoing tariffs on Chinese steel will put upward pressure on prices.

• The increased expenditure of munitions in Ukraine war has decreased munitions stockpiles in major industrial countries by 10-12 years. Pressure will mount to replenish stockpiles, putting upward pressure on brass and copper used in ammunition and heavier munitions and aluminum and stainless steel used in military equipment and missiles. Anticipation that these pricing pressures will begin at the start of 2024 calendar year.

Work Truck Wednesday Is A Trailer Master

 

This truck was designed to comfortably haul people and cargo to the job site. It is also a monster when it comes to hauling all manner of equipment trailers to get work done. Whether it is a heavy-duty dumping trailer, moving off-road equipment to the job and back again, or a horse trailer, and much more, this truck will tow what you need while also having the capacity to take the team and other cargo where it is needed most. Equipped with the legendary Duramax diesel engine mated with the famous Allison heavy-duty automatic transmission, this truck has all the power you need. In addition, this unit is also a 4-wheel drive to go where you need it to go.

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Silverado - #1 Best-Selling Retail Full-Size Pickup | Chevrolet

Chevy trucks take their owners just about anywhere. And now, their owners have taken Chevy Silverado to #1. Thank you for making Silverado the #1 best-selling retail full-size pickup.

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DeliveryCon Announces the Platinum Founding Sponsor - Work Truck Solutions!

DeliveryCon is designed to help delivery fleets of all types — from package and last-mile to middle-mile and regional deliveries — discover new efficiencies, tools, and technologies to keep fleets on the road.

The 2023 event features keynotes, education sessions, an expo, and networking – a not-to-miss experience for delivery fleets of all types!

Learn more and join the registration list at https://www.deliverycon.com/.

Top Fleet Management Trends in the Oil & Energy Industry

The 136th State of the Fleet Industry video produced by Automotive Fleet offers insights into the state of the fleet market as presented by AF Editor Mike Antich.

🎙Today's topics include:

- Fleet acquisition trends in the oil and energy industry – pre-COVID – during the pandemic lockdown – and post-COVID.

- Energy companies have been forced to buy units out-of-stock from dealers due to replacement vehicle scarcity, which is typically above invoice pricing, especially in terms of pricing, and the advent of market price adjustments that dealers are adding on top of MSRP prices.

- With some vehicles being kept in service for more than 200,000 miles, the impact of unscheduled maintenance and other associated costs are substantial.

- The oil and energy business been impacted by labor shortages; however, some innovative programs are attracting workers from other states.

Work Truck Wednesday Introduces A New Truck Body Line: Dura Mag

 

We are introducing a new line of truck bodies from Dura Mag. They are experts in building aluminum truck bodies. Because of the great strength and lighter weight compared to steel bodies, this allows more applications to be able to use a service body like this Silverado 1500 regular cab chassis. This means that those workers who can use a lighter-duty truck will love this combination. It has many advantages. Here are only a few:

• The truck is lower to the ground and easier to get in and out of.
• Because it is lower to the ground, accessing the doors and back is very easy.
• Common maintenance items like tires, brakes, etc., and more are less expensive to replace.
• This combination will have a smoother, more pleasant ride.

This Dura Mag aluminum service body has a lot of room in the compartments with adjustable shelves. It is equipped with Magnum Rack, Rail Kit, and Rear Rack, which has a unique design that makes securing loads in the back a breeze and is also a material rack that can be loaded with a forklift. Because this is a closed-top service body, this allows more room in the side compartments.

We just received a shipment, so come experience this great truck and body combination for yourself.

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