Contractor Ride & Drive Open House Comes to Palm Center Oct. 7
Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, METRO (the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County) and D. Samuels & Associates (DSA) today announced a free Ride & Drive open house on Oct. 7, …
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Understanding U.S. Tariffs, One Year Later
A year ago, we broke down a major shift in how commercial vehicles get taxed at the border: new Section 232 tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. The …
Fleet Lifecycle Management: What to Decide Before the Fiscal Year Closes
Before September 30, you have two things to get right: what gets committed before this year’s funds lapse, and what goes on file to win next year’s budget. Get either …
Operating the Lift on a Wheelchair Bus Safely
When a ramp isn’t helpful or practical, wheelchair lifts are one of the keys to complete and total accessibility into a vehicle. However, understan…
STN EXPO West Recap: What Really Drives School Bus Purchasing Decisions
If you’ve never spent a week at STN EXPO West, here’s the first thing to know: it’s not like other trade shows. Model 1 spent three days there this year …
Commercial Vehicle Service That Keeps Your Fleet Running
Peak season doesn’t leave room for error. When call volume climbs and every route matters, you can’t afford a vehicle sitting in a bay waiting on a part or stalled …
The Data Districts Have But Rarely Use
If you’ve added telematics, GPS routing, or other technology to your fleet in the last decade, you’re already generating more operational data than most school transportation departments know what to do with. The problem isn’t the data itself – it’s what you’re doing (or not doing) with it. Most …
Why More Transportation Providers Are Choosing to Rent
As transportation needs increase across industries, many organizations need flexible ways to expand their fleets without committing to a long-term purchase. Seasonal demand can shift quickly, creating challenges for businesses trying to …
The True Cost of Vehicle Downtime
For fleets focused on efficiency, reliability, and long-term growth, the decision often comes down to more than just upfront cost. While lower-priced vehicles can look attractive initially, the long-term performance …
Lease or Buy: What’s Best for Your Fleet?
In today’s tight market, every decision you make carries more weight, especially when it comes to getting vehicles on the road. Rising prices, longer lead times, and shifting demand have …
