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Technology & AI•by David Cullen•February 2, 2018

Dozens of Congressmen Go to Bat for OOIDA ELD Exemption Request

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association has garnered the support of over two dozen Congressmen in the form of a letter from them to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that encourages the agency to grant OOIDA’s pending application for a 5-year exemption from the ELD rule.

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Vehicle Insights•by Staff•February 2, 2018

Commercial Fleet Sales Increase 21.2% in January

Sales of vehicles to commercial fleets from nine manufactures increased 21.2% to 54,402 in January as truck and car sales registered strong gains from a year ago. Sales of trucks, vans, and SUVs increased 21.2% to 47,490, while sales of passenger cars increased 11.6% to 6,912, according to Automotive Fleet data.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•February 2, 2018

Rumpke Waste & Recycling Hires Route Supervisor

Nathan Hibner was promoted to route supervisor for Rumpke Waste & Recycling in Columbus, Ind. He assumed this position in October.

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Small Fleet•by Marianne Matthews•February 1, 2018

Cell Phone Use 6 Seconds Prior to Crashes Studied

A new study from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety examines the relationship between using a cell phone while driving and the risk of being involved in a crash by comparing cell phone use immediately prior to crashes versus during ordinary driving.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•February 1, 2018

Jasper Facility Earns Safety Certification

The Jasper Engines & Transmissions Drivetrain Remanufacturing facility in Jasper, Ind., has achieved STAR Certification in the Indiana Voluntary Protection Program (VPP).

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Technology & AI•by Staff•February 1, 2018

TomTom Launches Next-Gen Telematics System

The company' software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution, WEBFLEET, has been completely rebuilt and includes brand new features and a fresh, more intuitive user experience that includes advanced customization capabilities.

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Vehicle Insights•by Staff•February 1, 2018

Genesis Unveils Plan for Dealer Network

Hyundai Motor America and Genesis Motor America have begun the process of selecting dealers to operate 100 stand-alone Genesis stores, which would be built out over the next three years, according to the company.

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Vehicle Insights•by Staff•February 1, 2018

Jaguar Tests I-Pace SUV in Extreme Conditions

Jaguar Land Rover has put its I-Pace battery-electric SUV through testing in Arctic driving at minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit at its facility in Arjeplog, Sweden, the company has announced.

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Operations•by Mike Antich•February 1, 2018

Pavement Recycling Systems Names Fleet Operations Manager

Chris Turner was named manager of fleet operations for Pavement Recycling Systems, Inc., headquartered in Jurupa Valley, Calif.

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Vehicle Insights•by Staff•February 1, 2018

2018 Hyundai Kona Starts at $20,450

Hyundai's new utility, the 2018 Kona subcompact SUV, will retail for at least $20,450 when it goes on sale in March, Hyundai has announced.

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