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Safetyby StaffJanuary 21, 2015

Sanitary Supply Distributor Adopts SmartDrive Analytics System

Waxie Sanitary Supply, a family-owned distributor of sanitary maintenance supplies, has improved safety by 44 percent as a result of using the video-based safety program from SmartDrive Systems.

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Green Fleetby StaffJanuary 21, 2015

2015 F-150 Rated Lowest Lifecycle Carbon Footprint

The 2015 Ford F-150 has been rated to have the lowest impact on the environment, lowest cost of ownership, and the top-rated production chain in terms of social justice among full-size pickup trucks, according to an automotive research firm.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 21, 2015

New Medium-Duty Truck Sales Rise 15 Percent

Sales of medium-duty trucks in classes 5-7 increased 15 percent in 2014 compared to the prior year, according to ACT Research.

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 21, 2015

Lytx Reaches 200,000 Subscriptions for Video-Based Safety Service

Lytx reached a record growth of 57,000 new subscriptions in service for 2014.

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Utility Fleetby StaffJanuary 21, 2015

NREL to Test Plug-in Hybrid Electric Trucks

The utility vehicle is equipped with batteries and an electric generator that can export up to 120 kW of power - enough to power a neighborhood while repairs are being made by electric crews.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffJanuary 20, 2015

Rinspeed Exhibits 'Budii' Concept Car

Rinspeed plans on unveiling its Budii concept at the 2015 Geneva Motor Show in March.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffJanuary 20, 2015

Hino Motors Introduces Modular Truck in Indonesia

Hino Motors, Ltd. (Hino) launched its new medium-duty truck model in Indonesia, which is the first iteration of its modular design products. This is the first time Hino will be launching the production of a new model outside of Japan, according to the company.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 20, 2015

Hyundai Floats Compact Truck Concept

Hyundai revealed a compact truck concept vehicle designed for urban settings that includes an extendable bed that would give the truck a similar size to a mid-size pickup at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 20, 2015

Mercedes-Benz Midsize Van to Debut at Work Truck Show

Mercedes-Benz will debut its 2016 Metris mid-size van at the Work Truck Show on March 4, prior to offering the commercial vehicle for sale in the U.S. in the fall, show producer NTEA has announced.

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Green Fleetby StaffJanuary 20, 2015

EV Shuttle Buses Deployed in Mountain View, Calif.

Four zero-emission electric shuttle buses have been deployed in Mountain View, Calif., according to CALSTART, a clean transportation consortium. The buses were manufactured by Motiv Power Systems, using funds from the California Energy Commission.

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