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Leasingby StaffDecember 10, 2019

Merchants Developing Connected Vehicle Program

Merchants Fleet is developing a connected vehicle program designed to help businesses identify vehicles in need of maintenance, monitor driver behavior to improve safety, detect and mitigate fraud, and track vehicle location for scheduling and route optimization.

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Technologyby StaffDecember 10, 2019

Geotab, Paragon Combine Fleet Routing Technology

Paragon Software Systems has implemented its route optimization software on the Geotab Marketplace, combing the services of both companies into one system.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 10, 2019

Isuzu Recalls Cabovers for Loose Lug Nuts

Isuzu Technical Center of America, Inc. is recalling the 2017 to 2020 NPR-HD; 2019 to 2020 NPR-XD; NQR; NRR; Chevrolet 4500HD; Chevrolet 4500XD; Chevrolet 5500HD; and Chevrolet 5500XD cabovers.

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Fuelby StaffDecember 9, 2019

WEX Extends Fuel Card Partnership with Texas FMC

WEX Inc. has extended its fueling partnership with Houston-based Leasing Associates so the fleet management company can provide its customers with fuel cards supported by WEX, according to the company.

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Green Fleetby StaffDecember 9, 2019

Patent Reveals Electric Ford F-150 Details

The patent filings reveal a method to integrate batteries into a body-on-frame “skateboard” chassis in multiple battery housings as opposed to a single large battery placement. Engine motors could power each wheel.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffDecember 9, 2019

65% of Medium-Duty Australian Hino Truck Sales are Allison Automatics

The popularity of Allison automatic transmissions in medium-duty trucks has led major truck maker, Hino, to declare that 65% of all new Hino 500 Series standard cab trucks are now ordered with Allison Automatics.

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Maintenanceby StaffDecember 9, 2019

Dayco Names President of Powertrain Operations

Michael Weiss joined the company as president, powertrain operations, reporting directly to Dayco’s chief executive officer, Joel Wiegert.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffDecember 9, 2019

Freightliner Online Tool Helps Spec Medium-Duty Trucks

Daimler Trucks North America has made spec’ing the Freightliner M2 106 medium-duty truck even easier with a new online configurator tool

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Fuelby StaffDecember 6, 2019

Waste Hauler Adopts On-Site CNG Fueling Tech

Onboard Dynamics announced the deployment of its GoFlo natural gas compressor to Serv-Wel Disposal and Recycling, allowing the waste hauler to refuel its trucks in its fleet yard — without any reliance on electricity.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 5, 2019

Ford Recalls F-250, F-350, F-450 for Daytime Running Lights

The trucks' daytime running lights may not dim when the headlight switch is moved into the “on” position, reducing visibility and increasing likelihood of a collision.

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