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Small Fleet•by Staff•July 22, 2016

Raising Speed Limits Doesn’t Curb Speeding in Utah

A recent IIHS study found that Utah’s speed limit increase is raising average speeds and increasing the likelihood of vehicles exceeding 80 mph.

Small Fleet•by Staff•July 21, 2016

Cougars Could Lower Deer-Vehicle Crashes

A new study examines how recolonizing big cats in the eastern U.S. could thin deer populations and ultimately reduce deer-vehicle collisions.

Fuel•by Paul Clinton•July 20, 2016

How Future CAFE Standards Could Affect Fleet Purchasing

Three federal agencies on Monday dropped the 54.5 mpg corporate fuel economy target for 2025, which would ease the burden on car and truck manufacturers to produce a vehicle mix that reaches that level.

Small Fleet•by Staff•July 20, 2016

BMW's 2017 Diesels Delayed for More EPA Testing

Added scrutiny from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has delayed certification of BMW's diesel-powered 2017 models as a result of the Volkswagen's emission scandal, several media outlets are reporting.

Leasing & Management•by Staff•July 20, 2016

ARI Rolls Out Driver Scorecard Tool

ARI has begun offering a driver scorecard tool that measures driver behavior, automatically assigns appropriate safety training and consolidates data into organized online view, the fleet management company announced.

Small Fleet•by Staff•July 19, 2016

Landscaping Fleets Second Most Productive Service Fleets

Landscaping service vehicles equipped with Fleetmatics telematics systems worked the most hours in West Virginia, increased productivity during the spring and summer, and traveled more than 100 miles per day.

Fuel•by Staff•July 19, 2016

Feds Nix 54.5-MPG Target for 2025

Improving gasoline fuel economy and strong demand for trucks and SUVs has led federal regulators to eliminate the 54.5 mpg corporate fuel economy target for 2025.

Technology & AI•by Staff•July 19, 2016

Gulick Trucking Partners with ORBCOMM

ORBCOMM Inc., a global provider of Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, announced that it has been selected by Gulick Trucking, Inc., to provide telematics solutions for its mixed fleet of dry van and refrigerated trailers

Small Fleet•by Staff•July 19, 2016

Gasoline Falls to $2.23 Per Gallon

The national average price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline continued its summer decline, falling to $2.23 per gallon to reach the lowest level since early May, according to federal data.

Maintenance & Uptime•by Staff•July 19, 2016

FleetNet Hires VP of Vendor Relations

FleetNet America has hired Don Doty as vice president of vendor relations for the provider of maintenance and repair services for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, the company announced.

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