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NewsApril 22, 2013

Research Shows $25 Million in Daily Savings by Reducing Idling

New research has shown that reducing idling time on the nation’s 18.51 million local commercial vehicles could significantly reduce fuel consumption and make an impact on U.S.

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NewsApril 12, 2013

Bi-Fuel CNG System Introduced for Isuzu and GM Delivery Vehicles

Nat G CNG Solutions based in Houston, Texas, announced that it is introducing its new DuraDrive bi-fuel compressed natural gas (CNG) System from AGA Systems into Texas and Louisiana.

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NewsMarch 25, 2013

CARB to Hold Meeting on Alternative Diesel Fuel Regulations

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) plans to hold a public meeting in April to discuss regulatory ideas for alternative diesel fuels, including biodiesel, renewable diesel, and other diesel fuel substitutes.

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NewsMarch 15, 2013

Progressive Commercial Auto Insurance Offers Truck Skirt Program

Progressive Commercial Auto Insurance is offering owner operators a deal on a trailer skirt, which is designed to increase fuel efficiency on their trucks by up to an estimated 5 percent.

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NewsMarch 15, 2013

Verizon Launches Fleet Management Solution For 18,000 Vehicles in its Fleet

Verizon announced it is rolling out Networkfleet on the Verizon Wireless network, and will implement it on more than 18,000 of its service fleet vehicles.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherMarch 14, 2013

Working with the Hand You're Dealt: 7 Ways to Seize Control of Fuel Costs

With the current volatility of fuel prices, fleet managers may feel the deck has been stacked against them. Taking charge with smarter purchasing and consumption can guarantee a winning hand.

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Articlesby Mike AntichMarch 14, 2013

Top 10 Trends in Truck Fleet Management

The top challenge facing truck fleets continues to be managing fuel spend. Other challenges include rightsizing, rising tire costs, remarketing, and improving fleet efficiency. An emerging trend is the shift to lighter-weight upfits.

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NewsMarch 8, 2013

Titan Unveils Polyethylene Replacement Fuel Tank for Ford Diesel Cutaways

Titan Fuel Tanks, a manufacturer of high-performance, engineered, polymer aftermarket fuel tanks, released details on its 8020199, cross-linked polyethylene, replacement fuel tank at the 2013 NTEA Work Truck Show in Indianapolis, Ind.

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ProductsMarch 6, 2013

Bolt-On CNG Systems for Medium Duty Trucks

Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide, Inc. launched and demonstrated its new line of production ready, bolt-on compressed natural gas (CNG) fuel systems for medium duty trucks at NTEA’s 2013 Work Truck Show in Indianapolis on March 6-8, 2013.

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NewsMarch 5, 2013

Allison Unveils Fully Automatic Parallel Hybrid System for Commercial Vehicles

The company said this fully automatic parallel hybrid system system is for medium- and heavy-duty trucks for refuse, utility, and shuttle fleet applications. Allison said it expects to begin production of this system later this year.

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