Sober driving will be critical in the coming weeks, as alcohol typically is involved in 37% of fatalities during the Christmas Day holiday period and 39% of fatalities during the New Year’s Day holiday period.
The Colorado mountain town and 28 commercial fleets are taking part in a pilot that aims to better manage curb space by understanding commercial loading behavior.
David Giroux will become president and chief operating officer of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA). The current president and COO, Tim Kraus, will retire after 16 years at the trade association.
The first vehicle – VIN No. 001 – is a Ram 1500 TRX Launch Edition with exclusive Anvil exterior paint that will be auctioned for charity.
Bestpass has surpassed 10,000 customers, with more than 630,000 active transponders on the road facilitating 280,000 seamless transactions per day.
The addition of the FuelScoop has helped the truck fleet realize a 10-20% fuel savings as well as enhanced overall truck stability.
The all-electric model, starting at $33,000, will be offered in two initial sizes starting in 2022. The smaller model offers 230 cu. ft. of cargo volume behind the bulkhead, while the larger model offers 450 cu. ft.
The New York City Department of Sanitation received the Calstart Blue Sky Award for its greenhouse gas reduction goals, part of which will be realized through the use of the Mack LR Electric model.