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Vehicle Researchby StaffFebruary 5, 2019

Ford Adds All-Wheel Drive to Transit Van

Ford's Transit full-size van will enter the 2020 model year with a heavy refresh that adds an available all-wheel-drive system, two new engine choices, and a 10-speed automatic transmission, as well as new interiors and seating options for the passenger model, Ford announced at the Work Truck Show.

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Vehicle Researchby Mike AntichFebruary 5, 2019

Ford’s 2020 Super Duty Adds V-8, 10-Speed

The new 2020 F-Series Super Duty will include a new 7.3L V-8 gasoline engine, a third-generation 6.7L Power Stroke diesel V-8 engine, and the standard 6.2L V-8. In addition, there is an all-new 10-speed TorqShift automatic transmission available across all three Super Duty engine offerings.

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 4, 2019

NTSB Releases Highway Safety Wish List

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently unveiled its 2019-2020 Most Wanted List of Transportation Safety Improvements, with seven of the 10 recommendations including initiatives for roadway safety.

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Green Fleetby Paul ClintonFebruary 4, 2019

DHL Adds Electric Delivery Vans to U.S. Fleet

DHL Express will add 63 battery-electric cargo vans to its U.S. delivery fleet starting this year in the San Francisco area, as it seeks to reduce emissions by boosting the number of alternative fuel vehicles, the company has announced.

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Upfittingby StaffFebruary 4, 2019

LoadTrek Updates Senior Leadership

LoadTrek announced the appointments of Thomas Hodgkiss to the role of president, Joel Beal to the role of vice president of Sales & Marketing, and Sean Rogers to the role of vice president of Operations, effective immediately.

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Operationsby StaffFebruary 4, 2019

Kenworth Dealership Relocates To New $2.7 Million Facility

Kenworth of South Florida – Riviera Beach has relocated its parts and service dealership to a larger, newly constructed facility to enhance customer support.

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Leasingby StaffFebruary 4, 2019

LeasePlan Adds Voice Commands to Mobile App

LeasePlan USA has added voice recognition technology to its mobile app that allows fleet drivers access to vehicle and fleet related information in real-time.

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Operationsby StaffFebruary 1, 2019

Transport Solutions Hires Sales SVP

Transport Solutions of America has hired Paul Fox as senior vice president of sales and client relations for the Atlanta-based vehicle logistics provider.

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Technologyby Paul ClintonFebruary 1, 2019

Polar Vortex Chills Fleet Activity

The polar vortex storm that brought South Pole temperatures to the Midwest drastically reduced commercial fleet activity in the Chicago area and caused UPS and the U.S. Postal Service to suspend parcel and mail deliveries in several other states.

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Leasingby Paul ClintonJanuary 31, 2019

Merchants Fleet Signs Lease for New HQ

Merchants Fleet has signed a 10-year lease to move to a new corporate headquarters that would keep the fleet management company in southern New Hampshire. The new headquarters is slated to open this summer.

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