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Utility Fleetby StaffSeptember 22, 2016

Pa. Utility Invests in Technology for Fleet

Pa.-based PPL Corporation, one of the largest utilities in the country, is investing $16 billion in improvements to its infrastructure over the next five years. Among those improvements is the adoption of new technology in its fleet, which the company hopes will improve service and operations.

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Utility Fleetby StaffSeptember 22, 2016

Ark. Utility Fleets Send in Reinforcements for Infrastructure Projects

Entergy Arkansas, which provides electricity for over 700,000 customers in 63 counties across the state, announced that it is investing $1.7 billion in electrical infrastructure improvements throughout its service area between 2016 and 2018.

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Green Fleetby Deborah LockridgeSeptember 22, 2016

Daimler: Electric Delivery Trucks, Vans on the Way for U.S.

Daimler plans to introduce two new electric commercial vehicles into the U.S. in the next few years, it announced at the IAA Commercial Vehicle Show in Hannover, Germany, while also showing off a highly connected and efficient electric concept truck.

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Utility Fleetby StaffSeptember 22, 2016

Truck and Van News: GM Recalls and Updates from Ford and Daimler

Daimler and Ford announce plans for future models and GM recalls a number of its models for air bags.

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Small Fleetby StaffSeptember 22, 2016

2017 Toyota Corolla Adds Standard Back-Up Camera

Toyota is adding a standard back-up camera and 7-inch touch screen its Corolla for the 2017 model year.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 22, 2016

Ford Details Adaptive Steering on Super Duty, Edge

Ford's new adaptive steering technology that's been added to 2017 Super Duty trucks and the 2016 Edge mid-size SUV improves steering efficiency and effort so the vehicles are easier to steer at various speeds.

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Operationsby David CullenSeptember 21, 2016

Navistar and VW Chiefs Talk Up Their Alliance Deal

Just two weeks after revealing they had forged a “wide-ranging strategic alliance,” the chief executives of Volkswagen Truck and Bus and Navistar International Corp. fielded questions from North American journalists covering the massive IAA truck show opening this week in Hannover, Germany.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 21, 2016

USPS Awards $37.4M for Next-Gen Vehicle Prototypes

The U.S. Postal Service has awarded $37.4 million in contracts to six vendors to provide 50 prototypes of a next-generation delivery vehicle that will be tested in various climates and locales.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 21, 2016

NTEA Announces Changes to 2017 Keynote Speaker

Due to a conflict, NTEA has canceled the previously announced keynote address by Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger that was to take place at the President’s Breakfast & NTEA Annual Meeting during The Work Truck Show 2017.

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Small Fleetby StaffSeptember 21, 2016

2017 Toyota Mirai Pricing Announced

The retail price of Toyota's Mirai fuel cell sedan will remain at $58,365 before rebates for the 2017 model year, and the company will also offer the vehicle on a three-year lease.

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