August 31, 2023

Truck Chat News Recap [Episode 94]

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What are the major updates from the top automakers, including Ford, Toyota, and Mack Trucks? How are parts concerns being addressed? What are the most stolen pickup trucks? What about the safest options? How many commercial drivers aren’t wearing their seat belts? And who is the keynote at DeliveryCon?

This month in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor, Fleet & Trucking at Bobit, shares the top work truck and van fleet news as of August 31, 2023:

🎙 Topics covered this month include:

Ford is decreasing prices on Ford F-150 Lightning due to increased plant capacity, continued work on scaling production and cost, and improving raw material battery costs.
Former Apple executive joins Ford as head of newly formed Ford Integrated Services division.
Toyota returns Land Cruiser to the North American market after a three-year hiatus.
Nissan announces 2024 model-year will be the last for the Nissan Titan pickup truck.
Mack Trucks Roanoke Valley Operations in Virginia is now certified and participating in Appalachian Power Company's 100% Renewable Wind-Water-Sunlight (WWS) Service.
Fisker showcased its new electric pickup truck, the Fisker Alaska, during an event at its California headquarters.
Stellantis introduces bproauto aftermarket parts brand, tailored to meet the specific needs of fleet managers and maintenance professionals.
DTNA celebrated the grand opening of its new Redistribution Center (RDC) in Whitestown, Indiana.
The National Insurance Crime Bureau notes full-size pickup trucks are the most targeted for theft.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released the annual Top Safety Pick+ Awards to three "large" pickups - Rivian R1T, Toyota Tundra Crew Cab, and Toyota Tundra Extended Cab.
Verizon Connect released a study showing one in 10 commercial drivers still do not utilize a seat belt.
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