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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2017

House Rejects One of Two Anti-ELD Measures

Late in the evening of Sept. 6, the amendment sponsored by Rep. Brian Babin (R-TX)-- which sought to prevent funding of the electronic logging device rule for almost one year-- was voted down on the House floor, 246-173.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 6, 2017

Four Small Pickups Ace IIHS Crash Tests

However, the trucks don’t qualify for an IIHS safety award because they lack automatic emergency braking and their headlights are rated poorly.

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Articlesby StaffSeptember 5, 2017

A Closer Look at Diesel Cabover Warranties

Isuzu, Chevrolet, Hino, and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America offer similar standard warranties for their diesel cabovers, and provide additional component warranties to increase a fleet manager's piece of mind.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 4, 2017

Safety Tip: Driving Through Intersections

The state of Michigan offers advice on how to drive defensively near intersections and avoid collisions.

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Newsby StaffAugust 30, 2017

Harvey Nearly Halts Commercial Fleet Activity in Houston

Heavy flooding from what is now Tropical Storm Harvey has disrupted commercial fleets in the Houston area, as corporations and fleet management companies have begun reaching out to their employees and fleet drivers to ensure their safety and assess damage to fleet vehicles.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffAugust 29, 2017

Toyota's RAV4

Toyota's RAV4 was the first compact SUV in the U.S. market when it arrived in the early 1990s. For 2017, the RAV4 adds the Toyota Safety Sense package on all trim levels. It runs on a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that's paired to 6-speed transmission. The roomy compact SUV offers 38.4 cu-ft. of trunk space, and 73.4 cu-ft. with the seats down. Read our driving impressions here. Photos by Vince Taroc

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Newsby StaffAugust 24, 2017

Fiat Chrysler Adds Fleet-Only Options for 2018

Fiat Chrysler has added fleet-only options for several of its vehicles for the 2018 model year, including the Ram 1500 pickup, ProMaster City compact van, and Jeep Compass.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffAugust 16, 2017

Audi's Q7 3.0T

Audi's Q7 offers a new 2.0L four-cylinder base model in 2017 to go with its carryover 3.0T model that's powered by a 3.0L supercharged V-6 (333 hp). This three-row luxury mid-size SUV offers standard all-wheel drive and plenty of car tech. Photos by Vince Taroc.

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Photo Galleriesby StaffAugust 15, 2017

Chevrolet's 2018 Traverse

The 2018 Chevrolet Traverse three-row mid-size SUV enters its second generation 351 pounds lighter with new powertrains, including a 9-speed transmission, and available safety features. Read our driving impressions here. Photos courtesy of Chevrolet.

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2017

Diesel Chevy Equinox MPG, Range Revealed

Chevrolet's diesel-powered 2018 Equinox compact SUV has been rated by the Environmental Protection Agency to achieve 39 miles per gallon in highway driving, General Motors has announced.

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