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Safetyby StaffSeptember 17, 2019

Brake Safety Week Underway for Commercial Fleets

The annual Brake Safety Week led by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) kicked off on Sept. 15 and runs through Sept 21. For the duration of the initiative, enforcement officials will conduct roadside safety inspections on commercial motor vehicles throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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Utility Fleetby StaffSeptember 17, 2019

NC Water Utility Runs Renewable Diesel Pilot

Charlotte Water (N.C.) reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 75 tons during the first three months of a six-month renewable diesel pilot.

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Upfittingby StaffSeptember 13, 2019

Dakota Bodies Restructures Team

Dakota Bodies announced that Jim Peterson was named president, while Jeff Orthause was named CEO.

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Safetyby StaffSeptember 12, 2019

J.J. Keller Simplifies Trip Permit Ordering

Featuring an ordering wizard developed specifically for the site, fleets are walked through a series of questions to help them quickly request the right type of permit based on their load and route.

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Upfittingby StaffSeptember 12, 2019

Spartan Acquires Royal Truck Body

Spartan Motor Inc. acquired Royal Truck Body, which will continue to go to market under the Royal Truck Body name.

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Technologyby StaffSeptember 11, 2019

Transportation's Digital Transformation Still a Distant Reality

Although more fleets use technology than ever before, most organizations lack a data-driven approach to running their businesses, according to data from Teletrac Navman.

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Safetyby StaffSeptember 11, 2019

GM Recalls 3.4M Pickups, Large SUVs for Brake Issue

General Motors is recalling more than 3.45 million of its large SUVs and trucks, including the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, and GMC Yukon for a braking issue, according to federal records.

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Utility Fleetby StaffSeptember 11, 2019

Vanair to Debut New Products at ICUEE 2019

Vanair's exhibit will include the debut a series of lithium-ion jump starters, a separator tank for underdeck units, and a variable speed control and interface system.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffSeptember 11, 2019

Kenworth T880 Helps Maintain Safer Roadways

To keep storm drains clear of debris, the City of Kirkland, Wash., utilizes Kenworth T880s, equipped with Vactor 2100i series combination sewer cleaner and vacuum tanks.

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Safetyby StaffSeptember 10, 2019

Ram 1500: First Large Pickup to Earn Top Safety Award

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given certain 2019 and the 2020 Ram 1500 Crew Cab its highest safety recognition when outfitted with specific headlights built after May and optional front crash prevention.

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