The process of loading and unloading in commercial loading zones is antiquated. A curb management pilot with the City of Aspen promises a better way. What do the findings say?
Delivering up to 330 packages a day while meeting performance metrics around truck load time, deliveries per hour, and driving behaviors can be rewarding — but isn’t for the faint of heart.
Kenworth blends “big rig” looks and passenger-car safety and performance in its all-new medium-duty truck lineup.
Beyond proper use and regular maintenance, there are several actions fleets and drivers can take to help extend the useful life of upfits and work truck equipment.
Learn how the company has retained its royal status as an environmentally-conscious refuse hauler during tough times.
Kenworth’s new lineup is the OEM’s first update of its medium-duty offerings since 2007, and the introduction of the first all-new models in almost 30 years. The MD trucks feature the North American debut of the Paccar TX-8 automatic transmission.
Kenworth General Manager Kevin Baney discussed production delays due to a COVID-19 disruption in microchip availability and sat down with HDT to talk about the past year, his company’s new trucks, technology, and the road ahead.
Selected from a field of 14 tough contenders, Work Truck readers selected the Ford F-600 Super Duty chassis cab as the truck that best fit their fleet requirements.
Spec’ing trucks effectively boils down to having a precise idea of what the vehicle will be used for. Find out what it takes to create the perfect truck for any business needs.
Your fleet vehicles can be among the best forms of advertising available to you. Make sure you understand your fleet branding options and consider these tips when speaking with your graphics supplier.
The pivot to a delivery model for many companies has placed a heavier responsibility on fleet operations to contribute directly to the bottom line, requiring higher productivity and efficiency. By optimizing their workforce, fleets may experience significant bottom-line benefits.
There are many unanswered questions regarding Oshkosh Defense’s $6 billion contract with USPS, including whether an electric prototype or a “swappable” drivetrain even exists. Yet there are ways to achieve electrification of the USPS fleet and avoid living with Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s ham-handed decision for decades to come.
How efficient is an all-electric Class 6 delivery truck in its regular duty cycle with payloads up to 11,000 lbs.? Weight is less of an EV range inhibitor than you’d think.
Work Truck talks automatic and automated manual transmissions with Allison Transmission. Learn about the differences and why they matter.
Driver turnover costs a company money. Engaged drivers feel more connected to their workplaces (their vehicles). Working on driver engagement can help reduce driver turnover and improve fleet safety.
