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Safetyby StaffJanuary 31, 2017

Shellback's Smartphone Cases Curb Distracted Driving

Shellback has released its “Smartphone Safe,” which helps prevent driver distraction and monitors driver habits.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 31, 2017

Chao Confirmed as Transportation Chief

As expected, Elaine Chao was easily confirmed in largely bipartisan fashion on Jan. 31 as Secretary of Transportation by the U.S. Senate.

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Green Fleetby StaffJanuary 31, 2017

Greenkraft Brings Alternative Fuel Trucks to Several Major U.S. Cities

Several major U.S. cities are now using alternative-fuel trucks produced by vehicle modifier Greenkraft, Inc. for daily operations to help reduce pollution and cost for the cities, according to the company.

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 31, 2017

Volvo Sets 2017-MY Order Cutoff Date

Volvo Cars USA will cease 2017-model-year ordering on Feb. 7 by commercial fleets and fleet management companies, the company has announced.

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 31, 2017

Gasoline Prices Slide to $2.27 Per Gallon

National average prices for retail regular unleaded gasoline continued their decline this week to $2.27 and have fallen for 21 consecutive days, reports AAA.

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Small Fleetby Paul ClintonJanuary 30, 2017

Chevrolet Rolling Out Bolt EV in Waves

Chevrolet has introduced its 2017 Bolt EV in California and Oregon, and will begin shipping it to dealers in other states starting in February. It will arrive in 50 states by September, according to General Motors.

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 30, 2017

Safety Tip: Ensuring a Safe Super Bowl Sunday

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration offers some advice on how to make sure that Super Bowl parties don't end in tragedy. You may want to pass these tips along to fleet drivers as a friendly reminder.

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 30, 2017

Ford F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab 4x2 Draws Top Safety Score

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gives the truck model an overall safety rating of five stars — the highest possible score.

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Utility Fleetby StaffJanuary 30, 2017

Fla. Utility Sends Crews to Aid in Restoration

Fla. Utility JEA is sending out reinforcements to help utilities recover after severe storms hit the Southeast.

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Utility Fleetby StaffJanuary 30, 2017

Boom Truck Buried in Avalanche

A Lower Valley Energy (Wyo.) employee was driving to work when his boom truck got caught in an avalanche. Clay Skinner, lineman, told the Star Valley Independent the utility's boom truck was pushed down four or five feet and completely covered in snow.

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