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    Alex Keenan

    Alex Keenan is an Associate Editor for Fleet Maintenance magazine. She has written on a variety of topics for the past several years and recently joined the transportation industry, reviewing content covering technician challenges and breaking industry news. She holds a bachelor's degree in English from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. 

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    Emissions & Efficiency

    Diesel continues to slide under $3.50/gal, gas under $3.05/gal

    Alex Keenan
    Nov. 19, 2024
    Fuel costs have continued to drop throughout the country but may still experience some upward price pressure heading into 2025.
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    Shop Operations

    On the road: What life is like for a mobile technician

    Alex Keenan
    Nov. 15, 2024
    It's no secret mobile maintenance is on the rise. But what's it like for mobile techs on the road?
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    Emissions & Efficiency

    Diesel costs continue to decline; now at $3.52/gal

    Alex Keenan
    Nov. 13, 2024
    Diesel fuel costs have not yet felt much upward pressure from the harvest and holiday season, while gasoline prices continue to recede after summer travel.
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    Equipment

    Avoid winter breakdowns with these PM best practices

    Alex Keenan
    Nov. 6, 2024
    Winter hasn't arrived just yet, but fleets should be ready for when it does. Here are some preventative maintenance tips from fleet experts on how to prepare your vehicles for...
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    Shop Management

    Communicating through conflict

    Alex Keenan
    Nov. 1, 2024
    When an employee is making the shop or back office a difficult place to be in, even unintentionally, it's clear that managers need to get ready for a careful conversation. Here...
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    Emissions & Efficiency

    Can white hydrogen drive down hydrogen fuel costs?

    Alex Keenan
    Oct. 30, 2024
    Hydrogen's potential to be a clean and viable alternative fuel is often overshadowed by its cost. However, white hydrogen, a naturally occurring form of the fuel, could be the...