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Technologyby StaffMarch 31, 2016

GM Launches Vehicle Management Platform for Small Businesses

Known as Commercial Link, General Motors has developed a new platform specifically designed for small businesses to access key vehicle information such as location, fuel level, miles driven, and maintenance needs.

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Safetyby StaffMarch 31, 2016

Ford Recalls Transit Vans for Air Bags

The recall covers nearly 38,000 low-roof Transit vans whose side-curtain air bags may be positioned incorrectly.

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Fuelby StaffMarch 31, 2016

SmartTruck Systems Names Mid-States Utility 2015 'Dealer of the Year'

SmartTruck, an aerodynamic solutions provider for the trucking industry, announced that Mid-States Utility Trailer Sales has been named the 2015 recipient of its "Dealer of the Year" Award.

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Green Fleetby StaffMarch 30, 2016

FedEx Boosts Fleet Fuel Efficiency

FedEx hopes to increase fuel efficiency in its vehicle fleet by 30% by 2020 by increasing the number of alternative-fuel vehicles, shifting freight trips to rail, and optimizing routing, according to the company's 2016 sustainability report.

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Safetyby StaffMarch 30, 2016

Watch IIHS Begin Headlight Testing for Mid-Size Cars

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety performs a round of headlight evaluations and only one model — when equipped with LED lights and high-beam assist — drew a top score.

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Safetyby StaffMarch 30, 2016

DPL Telematics Launches Plug-In OBDII GPS Tracking System

DPL Telematics, a provider of advanced asset monitoring and telemetry technologies, announced the release of internal backup battery and anti-tamper features for the next generation Trackall OBDII Vehicle Tracking System.

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Small Fleetby StaffMarch 30, 2016

New Vehicle Sales Increase By 8%

New light-vehicle sales, including fleet, will increase by approximately 8% year-over-year, to reach a total of 1.66 million units in March. Additionally, the SUV and crossover segment experienced an estimated 23.1% growth for 2016, according to Kelley Blue Book.

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Operationsby StaffMarch 30, 2016

Iowa Mold Tooling Names New Sales Manager

Iowa Mold Tooling Co. Inc. (IMT) announced the promotion of Tom Wallace to sales manager.

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Utility Fleetby StaffMarch 29, 2016

Kentucky Power Donates Bucket Truck

A Kentucky Power bucket truck slated for retirement from service is getting new life with the University of Pikeville.

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Small Fleetby StaffMarch 29, 2016

Gasoline Continues Its Steady Rise

The national average price of a gallon of unleaded climbed 5.9 cents to $2.066 for the week ending March 28, continuing a month-long trend of increasing fuel prices, according to federal data.

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