Amy Hercher

Aug 24, 2024 | autorentalnews.com | Amy Hercher

While hand washing is the norm for many rental operators, some prefer to speed up the process by washing vehicles with an automatic car wash. The automatic car wash of choice is the drive through, says Frank Lash, an independent car wash consultant to the auto rental industry. A drive-through unit consists of a curtain or top wheel to clean horizontal surfaces and two side brushes to clean the front, rear and vertical surfaces.

Jul 27, 2024 | automotive-fleet.com | Amy Hercher

After looking at natural gas and other alternative fuels, General Distributors decided to try out propane autogas in its beverage fleet to see how it worked. “Cost savings and longevity both influenced our decision to switch to propane,” says Don Lewis, chief financial officer of General Distributors. The beverage fleet has already saved approximately $10,000 in fuel costs in less than a year — from February 2015 to December 2015, according to Lewis.

Jul 27, 2024 | automotive-fleet.com | Amy Hercher

Tim Stevens wanted to find an alternative fuel option for his diesel vehicles, which used around 700 gallons of diesel per week. After he did some research, propane autogas seemed like the best fit, especially because Stevens Sausage already used propane in its manufacturing process. “We were already familiar with propane as far as powering generators and boilers,” says Stevens, president of Stevens Sausage.

Jul 27, 2024 | worktruckonline.com | Amy Hercher

In his third year of business, David Simons continues to focus on different ways to market his new mosquito control company. So far, he has redesigned the website, created yard signs, and advertised in the local weekly newspaper. But the company’s vehicle wrap has helped gain even more exposure by catching people’s attention while driving on the road. “Our Ford Transit Connect’s wrap is great,” said Simons, owner of Mosquitoes B-Gone, which serves Hamilton County in Central Indiana.

Jul 13, 2024 | automotive-fleet.com | Amy Hercher

In his third year of business, David Simons continues to focus on different ways to market his new mosquito control company. So far, he has redesigned the website, created yard signs, and advertised in the local weekly newspaper. But the company’s vehicle wrap has helped gain even more exposure by catching people’s attention while driving on the road. “Our Ford Transit Connect’s wrap is great,” said Simons, owner of Mosquitoes B-Gone, which serves Hamilton County in Central Indiana.