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Vehicle Researchby StaffJune 5, 2018

Lightning Systems Electric Transit Van Gains CARB Approval

The LightningElectric drivetrain for the Transit was one of the first to test under the newly released 2018 CARB efficiency and range validation test procedures for medium-duty vehicles.

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Operationsby StaffJune 5, 2018

Acertus Emerges From MetroGistics Acqusitions

MetroGistics has rebranded itself as Acertus to reflect its acquisitions of McNutt, AmeriFleet, and Metro Title Services in recent years as the vehicle logistics provider moves to position itself as a one-stop shop for vehicle lifecycle solutions.

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Operationsby Andy LundinJune 4, 2018

Brinks to Integrate Dunbar Fleet After Merger

Brinks has purchased Dunbar Armored and will integrate it’s fleet of 1,600 armed trucks to its current fleet of more than 2,000 vehicles.

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Fuelby StaffJune 4, 2018

WEX to Issue Shell Fleet Fuel Cards

WEX, Inc. has struck an agreement with the holding company of Shell Oil Products to issue Shell-branded fuel payment cards to commercial fleets starting later this summer, the Portland, Maine-based payment provider has announced.

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Safetyby Marianne MathewsJune 1, 2018

Marijuana: Most Common Drug in Fatally Injured Drivers

Marijuana has become the leading drug found in fatally injured drivers, and its usage has spiked largely because nine states have legalized it for recreational use, according to a new report form Government Highway Safety Association.

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Vehicle Researchby Paul ClintonJune 1, 2018

Fiat Chrysler to Electrify 30 Models by 2022

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles unveiled a wide-ranging plan to electrify 30 of its models by 2022 and launch several new vehicles, including a midsize pickup and three-row Jeep SUV, as the company enters a new phase of financial health.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffJune 1, 2018

Pickup Trucks Drive Average Transaction Prices

Prices in both full-size and mid-size truck segments were up 4%, and it is shaping up to be a pivotal time for pickups.

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Utility Fleetby StaffMay 31, 2018

California Approves $738M for Electrification Projects

The California Public Utilities Commission approved $738 million for the state’s three largest utilities to support electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

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Utility Fleetby StaffMay 31, 2018

Conn. Storm Causes Leaves 1,800 Broken Electric Poles

During the peak of the storm — which included four tornadoes, a macroburst, and a microburst —120,000 outages were reported.

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Technologyby StaffMay 31, 2018

Schneider Teams Up with SkyBitz for Tracking

Schneider, a provider of transportation and logistics services, has teamed up with SkyBitz to implement Schneider’s third-generation trailer and container tracking system.

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