CONTENTS / JUNE 2022 p. 8 » ON THE COVER In The Bay Maintenance laws of the concrete jungle Traversing through congested urban environments can wildly impact component wear and maintenance intervals. Here's a guide to tame downtime. » Leveraging the benefits of BEVs on urban routes p. 18 Equipment Lighting the way Industry experts illuminate which lighting specifications and maintenance practices will keep costs low and eliminate fines and violations. p. 24 Shop Operations TMT: dynamite for efficiency By leveraging task management tools, fleet maintenance teams can plan ahead, which is particularly helpful amid technician and parts shortages. » Ways to use software SPOTL IGHT ON... p. 30 Powertrain The great pickup dustup As light-duty fleets debate between trusty ICE trucks and bold new electric models, Detroit's Big Three are picking both sides-for now. p. 32 Technology Trends Will shops warm up to thermal imagers? These non-invasive tools can quickly diagnose many vehicle issues through temperature readings and are becoming a hot new way to decrease downtime. Leveraging task management software P. 24 DEPARTMENTS FROM THE EDITOR 6 Hitched Up The national lampooning of vocations 37 Fleet Parts & Components What's new in products for more efficient fleet operation. 39 Tools & Equipment A roundup of the latest tool and equipment offerings. 40 Classifieds Want to contribute? Contact us at editor@FleetMaintenance.com Cover Photo: Isuzu Bright ideas for lighting maintenance P. 18 V IEWS FROM THE EXPERTS 36 Economic Outlook Inflation jumps ahead as top economic concern By Robert Dieli MACKAY & COMPANY 42 Training Troubleshooting tech shortage with area schools By George Arrants ASE EDUCATION FOUNDATION Photo: Isuzu Maintaining urban CVs P. 8 June 2022 | FleetMaintenance.com 3http://www.FleetMaintenance.com