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Green Fleetby StaffApril 3, 2019

German Logistics Provider Adds Electric Fuso Cabovers

Logistics service provider DB Schenker and Fuso, a Daimler Trucks brand, are expanding their partnership to bring more fully electric cabovers into European cities to support last-mile deliveries.

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Vehicle Researchby Paul ClintonApril 2, 2019

Commercial Fleet Sales Jump 11% in March

March sales to commercial fleets increased 11.1%, while sales to government agencies increased 7.3%. Sales into daily rental increased 5.3%.

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Upfittingby StaffApril 2, 2019

Snugtop Celebrates 60th Anniversary

It was 1959 when Bob Kyle founded Custom Fibreglass Manufacturing Co. in Long Beach, Calif. And 60 years later the company is still going strong.

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Vehicle Researchby Lauren FletcherApril 2, 2019

Truck Sales See Overall Dip in March

Several automakers have released sales reports, including FCA US, LLC, General Motors, and Nissan. Most automakers are seeing falling sales, which is on par for sales predictions for the 2019 calendar-year. 

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Safetyby StaffApril 2, 2019

J.J. Keller ELDs to Keep Rolling with Sunset of 3G

As they seek to increase capacity, telecommunication network providers are shutting down their 2G and 3G access in favor of 4G LTE and 5G wireless networks. Unless a motor carrier uses devices already compatible with 4G LTE, a device replacement will be needed.

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Remarketingby Lauren FletcherApril 2, 2019

Spring Resale Market Arrives for Trucks

Overall truck segments are declining but some truckmakers saw increases of up to 5% due to new 1/2-ton pickups.

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Technologyby Paul ClintonApril 2, 2019

Nauto Offers Driver App, Enhances Coaching Solution

Nauto will offer fleet drivers a new app that should increase transparency and help facilitate coaching, the Palo Alto, Calif.-based fleet safety solutions provider has announced.

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Operationsby Paul ClintonApril 1, 2019

NYC to Roll Out Congestion Toll in 2021

New York's elected leaders have approved a state budget that enables new tolls on vehicles entering midtown Manhattan that's designed to reduce traffic and increase vehicle speeds, as well as fund long-needed improvements to New York City's network of subway and train lines.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffApril 1, 2019

Acela Truck Partners with General Truck Body

Acela Truck Company and General Truck Body recently announced a strategic partnership to distribute Acela Monterra extreme-duty truck chassis.

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Technologyby StaffApril 1, 2019

Bridgestone Finalizes TomTom Telematics Acquisition

Bridgestone Europe, a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corp., has completed its acquisition of TomTom Telematics for approximately $1 billion.

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