This month’s latest tech is designed to make fleet management, sustainability, and electrification a breeze.
We have big announcements from Mullen Automotive, Volvo, and more. Check out Work Truck’s latest tech news roundup for April 2023.
Truck Tech Roundup: April 2023
The latest truck new roundup features tech from Mullen Automotive, Volvo, and more.
Hillary Weiss・Senior Editor
Work Truck’s latest tech news roundup for April 2023.
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Top 5 Tech News
AI-Based Tolling & Traffic Recognition — Kapsch TrafficCom has released an update to its automatic number plate recognition software, which includes a reworked architecture with deep-learning elements resulting in better performance. The new ANPR software uses artificial intelligence to accurately identify license plates with hundreds of thousands of images in a GDPR-compliant manner.
Mobile Charging for Construction Equipment — Portable Electric and Volvo Construction Equipment have teamed up to offer mobile charging solutions for construction sites. Volvo CE's North American dealerships will offer customers the opportunity to purchase the Voltstack 30k Level 2 e-Charger alongside Volvo electric equipment.
Manage Tires From Your Phone — P.S.I. released TireView Live’s mobile app for Apple/Android devices. This makes many of the features and benefits of the data portal available from any location so fleets can make timely decisions about their tire management.
Comprehensive Digital Solution for Commercial Fleets — Roadz has announced Fleetstore, a digital marketplace for commercial fleets. Fleetstore offers a range of tools to manage costs, boost productivity, enhance safety, and ensure regulatory compliance. The marketplace interface allows fleet operators to easily discover, compare, and purchase solutions from a curated selection of top providers in various categories, all at competitive prices.
Improving Energy Management Technology — Mullen Automotive has partnered with Global EV Technology and EV Technologies to develop energy management technology for electric vehicles, aimed at improving range and performance. Global EV Technology will contribute its technology and existing contracts, while Mullen will provide capital and commercialization expertise to grow the business.
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Kooner Fleet Management Solutions Expands Internationally with Launch in the UK
Kooner Fleet Management Solutions’ new Central England operations hub establishes a foundation for 24/7 fleet maintenance, mobile repair, and technician development across the UK.
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Drivers Speak Up, TPMS Pays Off, and a Workhorse Retires | Weekly Cheat Sheet
Drivers are shaping fleet decisions, TPMS is delivering real savings, and a key workhorse is retiring. Plus quick hits on data, uptime, and new trucks.
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St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund Launches 2nd Annual Virtual 5K to Support Health and Wellness for Professional Drivers
St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund’s 2nd Annual Virtual 5K raises funds and awareness for over-the-road truck drivers facing illness or injury, and there’s still time to participate in this year’s event.
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The Future of Storytelling Still Belongs To Humans
New tools always change the process. They do not replace the instinct. From portrait painters adapting to photography to creators navigating AI, the people who matter most are still the ones who know how to see.
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Carl Nelson's Journey, Sliding into Success | Fleet Legends
With more than four decades of experience across fleets such as AT&T and AmeriGas, Carl built a reputation for doing the work, leading through change, and helping to move the industry forward without ever making it about himself.
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Breakdowns, Data Action, and Driver Insight Take Center Stage | Truck Chat Monthly April Recap
In this month’s news recap, we’re digging into why trucks are still failing in the field, how fleets are finally turning data into action, why driver feedback is becoming a critical operational tool, how fleet leaders are finding their voice, and where simple tech like TPMS is delivering real results.
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Cargo Theft Incident Volume Falls in First Quarter of 2026
Verisk CargoNet reported that supply chain crime events across the United States and Canada declined by 5.3% in the first quarter of 2026. However, confirmed cargo theft reports rose slightly, by 41 incidents.
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Limited Spots Remain for Fleet Managers to Attend Work Truck Exchange
Limited spots remain for Work Truck Exchange in Phoenix. Fleet managers can connect through pre-scheduled meetings designed to deliver real solutions fast.
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Why Trucks Keep Failing, Plus Data Action and Driver Feedback
Fleets tackle breakdowns, act on data, and rethink driver feedback. Plus TPMS gains and key industry shifts in this week’s Truck Chat Cheat Sheet.
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Call for Voices: Inviting Veterans in Fleet to Share Their Stories
Veterans in fleet, it's your turn! share how military experience shapes leadership, discipline, and real-world decision-making across today’s operations.
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