Truck and Van News: Ford F-Series, Sprinter Mid-Sized Van, GM Pickups
With several major industry events including the Work Truck Show, there's a long list of announcements across manufacturers including updates to various F-Series models and Mercedes-Benz debuting a mid-size version of the Sprinter.
With several major industry events including the Work Truck Show, there's a long list of announcements across manufacturers including updates to various F-Series models and Mercedes-Benz debuting a mid-size version of the Sprinter.
Ford
Motiv Electrifies Ford Stripped Chassis
Ford Recalls Transit Connect for Seat Belts
2015 F-150 Rated Lowest Lifecycle Carbon Footprint
Fuel-Saving Engine Calibration Software Offered for Transit Van
Freightliner
Freightliner's New M2 106 Options Now Available
Freightliner Expands Propane Autogas SG2 Applications
Freightliner Dealer to Build APG Dual-Fuel Vocational Trucks
GM
IMPCO Gets EPA Nod for Bi-Fuel CNG Trucks
Chevrolet Debuts 2015 Silverado Custom Pickup
Chevrolet City Express Finds its Place in Smaller Fleets
Chevrolet Unveils Cargo-Oriented Special Edition Colorado
Hyundai
International
International Upgrades Truck and Body Electronics
Kenworth
Kenworth Offers Heavier Front Axle for T370 Truck
Lightning Hybrids
Lightning Hybrids' Hydraulic-Hybrid System Patented
Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz Debuts Plug-In Hybrid Concept Van
Mercedes-Benz Introduces Super High Roof SprinterMercedes-Benz Moving Sprinter Production to S.C.
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Inside the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference
What is EUFMC? For more than seven decades, the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference has served as a hub for collaboration, education, and innovation within the utility fleet industry. In this video, Work Truck talks to EUFMC President Greg Loew to learn more.
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Inside the EUFMC Equipment Expo & Drive-Through
Follow Work Truck as we check out the trucks and other vehicles that were showcased at the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia. Whether looking for something on tires or treads, it was there for fleet managers to see.
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Terex Utilities & Kiley Unveil Custom America 250 Bucket Trucks at EUFMC 2026
Terex Utilities showcased a patriotic spirit in its booth this week during the Electric Utility Fleet Managers Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia, by debuting two custom-wrapped bucket trucks celebrating America’s upcoming 250th anniversary.
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Panasonic Connect & Anterix Strengthen Connectivity Options for Utilities and Field Workers
The Panasonic Connect Toughbook 56 is the first Toughbook to earn the AnterixActive badge, which means it can connect to and operate on Anterix’s 900 MHz network even in the most remote locations.
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Why Fleet Managers Are Replacing Departmental Vehicles with Shared Motor Pools
Departmentally assigned vehicles often create hidden costs through underutilization, poor visibility, and increased administrative burden. This white paper explores how shared motor pool strategies help fleets reduce costs, improve accountability, and optimize vehicle utilization.
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Streamlight Launches Portable Scene Light III & LiteBox 1Million
Streamlight has launched its Portable Scene Light III (PSL III), which delivers up to 10,000 lumens, and the LiteBox 1Million, a long-range search light that delivers one million candela.
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EUFMC 2026 Matches Fleet Registration Record
EUFMC 2026 registration has surpassed last year’s fleet registration record, and the event will deliver a variety of topics during its educational program, Driving Safety, Sustainability & Technical Expertise.
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What to Expect from PALFINGER in 2026
Work Truck visited with Ismael Daneluz, vice president of sales and service for PALFINGER North America, to discuss where the company is headed in 2026. In this video, he discusses new products and a strategic growth outlook.
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Boosting Last-Mile Fleet Uptime, Safety, and Value with AI Vehicle Inspections
AI-powered inspections are transforming last-mile fleets by replacing manual checks with highly accurate automated scans that detect defects in seconds. By giving fleet operations visibility into the daily condition of their vehicles, you can identify trends over the vehicle’s lifecycle that enable improved procurement decisions, route management, driver training and accountability.
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DICA Launches Complete Engineered Ground Protection Line
DICA’s new Ranger HD, Defender MD, and Titan mat systems deliver scalable, high-performance ground protection solutions. All are being exhibited this week at CONEXPO 2026.
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