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Utility Fleetby StaffOctober 24, 2016

Truck and Van News: Recalls, Delays, and EVs

A number of OEMs issued recalls or production delays. Also, BMW and Fuso announced new ventures into electrified vehicles.

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Utility Fleetby StaffOctober 21, 2016

Fla. Utility Upgrades Communications System

Florida Power & Light (FPL) is upgrading its communications system for field employees. The utility is partnering with Florida-based Harris Corporation to upgrade its legacy analog radio communications system.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 21, 2016

Revised CARB Plan Includes $150 Million For Heavy Duty Vehicles

CARB recently approved a revised $363 million funding plan that includes $150 million for heavy-duty vehicles and off-road equipment, aimed at putting more clean vehicles in disadvantaged communities.

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Remarketingby Paul ClintonOctober 21, 2016

Used Pickup Sales Weakening

A rising supply of used pickups coupled with aggressive pricing for new models is expected to cause a weakening in values in the wholesale market, according to new data from Black Book.

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Utility Fleetby StaffOctober 20, 2016

EUFMC Sets Theme for 2017 Conference

Recently announced, this year's conference theme is "Providing Educational Value to Utility Fleet Professionals."

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Operationsby StaffOctober 20, 2016

Have Pickup Sales Peaked?

Ford's decision to idle production of its F-150 pickup this week has followed several months of slowing demand in retail and fleet channels and may point to a larger trend in pickup sales.

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Technologyby StaffOctober 20, 2016

Magellan Rolls Out Trio of Fleet Management Solutions

GPS navigation vendor Magellan has rolled out three fleet management solutions, including a rugged navigation device, hours of service compliance solution, and routing solution aimed at municipal fleets.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 19, 2016

Ford Transit Becomes Top Global Van

Ford's Transit full-size van has become the top-selling family of cargo vans around the globe with nearly 400,000 registered in 2015 based on IHS Markit data, according to Ford.

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Safetyby StaffOctober 19, 2016

DHL Drivers Enter Final Leg of Safe-Driving Rodeo

Nine DHL Express drivers will compete in a freeway and street driving competition in Dallas on Oct. 19 as the final part of a six-month safe-driving competition designed by the delivery fleet to encourage safer driving.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 19, 2016

Fleet Visionaries Honored at FTX

The inaugural class of Fleet Visionaries were honored at a ceremony in Schaumburg, Ill., during the 2016 Fleet Technology Expo.

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