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Operations•by Staff•September 1, 2016

Ford Van Sales Remain Strong

Ford continues to grow its van sales with 20,355 vans sold in August, a 13% increase over August of 2015 and the top-selling month for the company.

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Operations•by Paul Clinton•September 1, 2016

Ram Raises Capacities for 2017 Chassis Cab Trucks

Ram has increased the towing capacities and gross combination weight rating (GCWR) for its 3500, 4500, and 5500 chassis cab trucks for the 2017 model year, Ram has announced.

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Operations•by Paul Clinton•September 1, 2016

2017 Ram ProMaster Becomes More Upfit Friendly

The 2017 Ram ProMaster full-size van will arrive with upgrades designed to improve upfitting for the chassis cab and cutaway models, as well as an updated Uconnect infotainment system.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•August 31, 2016

Calif. Legislators Pass Ignition Interlock Bill

If signed into law, the requirement for DUI offenders would go into effect in 2019.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•August 30, 2016

NHTSA: Traffic Deaths Increase 7.2%

The federal government releases updated data for 2015, which indicates that one in three road fatalities involved drunk drivers or speeding.

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Sustainability•by Staff•August 30, 2016

DOE Funds XL Hybrids' Electric-Powered Reach Vans

XL Hybrids, Inc. has received test funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to support the clean energy business’s implementation of the XL3 Hybrid Electric Drive System on the Isuzu Reach.

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Upfitting•by Staff•August 30, 2016

Mercedes-Benz Van Ship-Thru Starts Oct. 1

Auto Truck Group's new facility will be located in Summerville, S.C. seven miles from the Mercedes-Benz van plant. The new service center is expected to be operational by Oct. 1.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•August 29, 2016

Gasoline Prices Rising Toward Labor Day

National gasoline prices continued an upward trajectory in the last week of August, even as prices appear poised for another pullback with crude futures falling on Monday on growing expectations oil producers may not stabilize output.

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Operations•by Staff•August 29, 2016

2017 GMC Canyon Adds 8-Speed Automatic, Like Colorado

The GMC Canyon will also receive an 8-speed transmission and slightly more efficient V-6 that mirror updates announced for its sister Colorado mid-size pickup as well as adding the off-road Terrain X trim grade to the lineup for the 2017 model year.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•August 29, 2016

Safety Tip: Back-to-School Driving Advice

Here are some timely tips from the National Safety Council that you can share with fleet drivers as a friendly reminder.

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