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Utility Fleetby StaffMarch 30, 2015

Utilities Awarded for Response Times and Safety Efforts

The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) recently recognized 17 utility crews for their safety and response efforts in 2014 and late 2013.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffMarch 30, 2015

Mercedes-Benz to Enter Midsize Pickup Market

Before the end of the decade, Mercedes-Benz said it will expand its product range by launching a pickup.

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Utility Fleetby StaffMarch 30, 2015

April Auctions in Georgia, Pennsylvania & Missouri

More than 1,800 pieces of equipment and vehicles from utilities and related companies will be auctioned in Georgia, Pennsylvania, and Missouri in the month of April. The auctions will be held April 16, 18, and 23.

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Safetyby StaffMarch 29, 2015

Fleet Safety Video Tip: Work Zone Precautions

Highway construction and maintenance season is now under way, so here are 10 work-zone safety tips from the Federal Highway Administration and the New York Department of Transportation.

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Utility Fleetby StaffMarch 28, 2015

Worker in Fatal Accident After Picking Up Live Wires

A worker in Melbourne, Fla., died March 19 in a tragic on-the-job-accident after being electrocuted and then struck by two motorcyclists.

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Green Fleetby StaffMarch 27, 2015

Natural Gas Vehicle Sales Fall 6.5 Percent

While the NGV medium- and heavy-duty segments increased by 30 percent and 24 percent respectively, the NGV light-duty segment decreased by 34 percent.

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Green Fleetby StaffMarch 27, 2015

Congressmen Call For Fair Taxes On Alt Fuels

A bi-partisan group of congressmen seeking a fair excise tax on liquefied natural gas and propane introduced the Alternative Fuel Tax Parity Act on Thursday. Reps. Todd Young (R-IN), John Larson (D-CT), Mac Thornberry (R-TX), and Ron Kind (D-WI) jointly authored the bill.

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Operationsby Chris BrownMarch 27, 2015

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4x4 Goes Off-Road

The Bobit fleet team traveled to the Canadian Rocky Mountains to put the new 2015 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4x4 to a true real-world test. (Photo gallery.)

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Vehicle Researchby StaffMarch 27, 2015

Ford Everest SUV Debuts in Thailand

The new Ford Everest made its debut in Thailand. The SUV can carry up to seven passengers.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 26, 2015

Auto Truck Group Helps Fire Agency Display World Trade Center Artifact

The Bartlett (Ill.) Fire Protection District and Auto Truck Group have collaborated to display a recovered piece of material from the World Trade Center. The agency will host a remembrance event and dedication ceremony on April 11.

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