Vehicle Complexity Increasing Fleet Repair Costs
New technologies such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) require special equipment and training when service is needed, which create additional maintenance costs.
New technologies such as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) require special equipment and training when service is needed, which create additional maintenance costs.
The EPA is looking to establish more stringent heavy-duty diesel truck emission standards for oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and other pollutants. The exact rule may well hinge on public comments— and the agency may be deluged by them, both pro and con, given the early reaction.
Fleet managers say the integration of battery-electric vehicles (EVs) into nationally dispersed fleets is challenging due to regional variances in incentives, rebates, regional product availability versus national availability, and a limited infrastructure of recharging stations that is unevenly dispersed around the country.
Two new, rightsized "connected" fleet truck concepts, powered by Panasonic software and cloud services platform OneConnect, can help create a more agile approach to commercial truck needs, according to the company.
Most of the subject matter experts that we spoke to expect an increase in tire prices, although predicting future tire costs is difficult due to variables that influence tire pricing.
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Paccar is recalling certain 2020 model-year Kenworth T800, T880, and W990 and Peterbilt 348, 367, 389, 520, and 567 vehicles.
Bestpass processed more than $1 billion in toll volume for the first time ever. In addition, the company hired 20 new employees.
The simulator will allow Ohio Department of Transportation to train new plow drivers with a realistic driving experience before snow hits the ground.
The petition is a flinty New England move, propelled by the state’s contention that the truck tolls are a tax, not a user fee. That argument hinges on interpretation of the Tax Injunction Act, which bars federal courts from blocking state taxes.
Fleet drivers said they experience most vehicle accidents when their parked assets are hit by non-fleet vehicles, an incident that is often the product of distracted driving but may also be a fabricated event by the drivers.
The Ram brand reported record sales of 703,023 vehicles for 2019. It is the highest level of full-year sales ever for the brand and an 18% increase over 2018.
Wouter Nijenhuis has joined Dayco, accepting the role of executive vice president of OE Sales and Business Development, reporting directly to the company’s CEO, Joel Wiegert.
Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan has received some "cool" assistance from Carrier Transicold in the form of three transport refrigeration units.
The Women In Trucking Association is seeking nominations for its inaugural Women In Trucking Female Driver of the Year award.
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