Work Truck Logo
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

News

Small Fleet•by Staff•March 23, 2012

ALTe Launches Plug-in Electric Hybrid Powertrain System for Ford E-350

For a typical fleet vehicle that drives 45 miles per day, the combined mode fuel economy would be more than 30 mpg, while a similar Ford E-350 cutaway chassis with a V8 engine is only able to achieve less than 9 mpg, based on data provided by major fleets.

Read More →
Small Fleet•by Staff•March 23, 2012

Used Compact Car and Hybrid Values Heading Upward, <i>KBB Reports</i>

KBB stated that in 2011, fuel-efficient vehicle values hit record levels when gas prices approached $4 per gallon, and if prices continue to rise, the company expects to see a similar trend this year and for values to increase within the next 30 to 60 days.

Read More →
Small Fleet•by Staff•March 23, 2012

Report Says 19% of Fleet Managers Use Mobile Devices to Manage Assets

Fleet professionals said drivers of fleet vehicles are also adopting new types of mobile technologies, with 25% of respondents saying their drivers are using a “job-specific” smartphone or other mobile app, and that 14% intend to increase driver smartphone and mobile app deployments.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Small Fleet•by Staff•March 23, 2012

<i>Video:</i> GM's Ed Peper Discusses New Bi-Fuel CNG Pickup Trucks

General Motors' Ed Peper, the new general manager of the automaker's Fleet and Commercial Operations, discusses GM's new Bi-Fuel CNG Pickup Trucks, and the company's goals in the fleet industry.

Read More →
Small Fleet•by Staff•March 23, 2012

Report Shows Top 10 Vehicles with Highest Fuel-Economy Gains between 2008 and 2012

According to Edmunds, the Audi A3 has achieved the greatest increase in fuel economy since 2008, more than any other vehicle on the U.S. market.

Read More →
Operations•by Staff•March 23, 2012

Navistar Introduces International LoadStar Work Truck

LISLE, IL -- Navistar has unveiled the International LoadStar, a low cab forward work truck.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Small Fleet•by Staff•March 23, 2012

NexTraq and GMAC Insurance Partner to Offer Commercial Fleet Insurance Savings

GPS fleet tracking provider and national insurance company announce that they will work together to provide customers lower insurance premiums.

Read More →
Fuel•by Staff•March 23, 2012

Electric Vehicles International and Frito-Lay Launch EV Pilot

STOCKTON, CA -- Electric Vehicles International (EVI), an alternative fuel vehicle development, manufacturing and deployment provider, has announced the launch of an electric vehicle (EV) pilot with Frito-Lay North America.

Read More →
Maintenance & Uptime•by Staff•March 23, 2012

Hankook Tire to Supply Truck Tires for Freightliner Trucks

WAYNE, NJ – Tire manufacturer Hankook Tire has announced that it has been selected as original equipment (OE) tire manufacturer by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA).

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Small Fleet•by Staff•March 23, 2012

GM to Offer 2013 Terrain Denali Luxury Small SUV in Q3 2012

The Terrain’s standard Ecotec 2.4L inline four-cylinder engine with direct injection and continuously variable valve timing is also available for this vehicle, and gets 32 mpg highway (2WD model).

Read More →