The Fleet Manager's Weekly Cheat Sheet [Sept. 29, 2024]

This week's cheat sheet has it all! We dive into the latest advancements, including new leadership at Bobit, pickup truck updates, tips for truck painting, a chance to learn from the fleet legends themselves, and more!  What's the latest in the commercial work truck and van fleet industry? Stay up-to-date with the latest news and trends in the commercial vehicle industry!

Need to catch up on what’s new without wading through pages of content? We’ve distilled the essentials into a quick cheat sheet just for you.

Here's what our readers are paying attention to this week!

Top Work Truck Headlines as of Sept. 28, 2024 

1. Bobit Under New Ownership: Colin Sutherland Takes the Helm 
   Bobit has transitioned to a family-owned business under the leadership of Colin Sutherland, effective immediately. Learn more!
2. How to Prevent Water Freeze in Combination Sewer Cleaners 
   For owners of combination sewer cleaners, the potential for costly damage due to frozen water is a significant concern.
3. Ford Super Duty Gets Major Updates for 2025 Model Year 
   Order banks are now open for the 2025 Ford Super Duty, offering bold new styling options, advanced technology features, and proven capability across all trims.
4. AGwagon Debuts as Purpose-Built Ag Truck 
   The AGwagon, a purpose-built truck designed with input from farmers and ranchers, debuted as a pickup engineered for agricultural applications.
5. REE P7 Production in Detroit Starts in Fourth Quarter 
   Production of REE Automotive’s P7 electric truck line-up at Roush’s facility in Detroit, Michigan, will begin in the fourth quarter of 2024. The expected annual production capacity is up to 5,000 trucks.
6. Engaging Telematics Can Improve Driver Safety and Increase Savings 
   Discover why telematics is vital for work truck fleets, cutting costs, improving safety, and optimizing insurance with real-time data — even for fleets not using ELDs.
7. 5 Things to Know When Selecting Vehicle Paint 
   What do fleet managers and fleet owners need to consider when selecting paint for work trucks and other fleet vehicles? There are several key factors to consider, and two paint industry experts from PPG share their best tips.
8. 2025 Ram Heavy Duty Undergoes Final Cooling Performance Testing 
   As the 2025 Ram Heavy Duty nears its official debut, the final testing phase focuses on one of the most critical performance factors for heavy-duty trucks: cooling.
9. Mack & Kriete Deliver Wisconsin’s First Class 8 Electric Refuse Trucks 
   Mack Trucks and Kriete Truck Centers have delivered two Mack LR Electric refuse trucks to the City of Madison, making them the first all-electric Class 8 refuse trucks to be delivered in Wisconsin. What was involved in making it happen?
10. Join the 'Fleet Legends' Webinar – Ask Your Questions and Register Today!
    If you want to level up your leadership game or get inspired by real-world wisdom, this webinar is where you need to be. Ask questions now before the webinar!