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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•April 4, 2016

Ram 1500 Trucks Recalled for Power Steering

The recall, tied to contamination on the electric power steering control circuit board, affects 442 pickup trucks in the 2015 and 2016 model years.

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Operations•by Staff•April 1, 2016

Fleet Sales Increase 19% in March

Commercial sales of vehicles from nine manufacturers increased 19.9% to 73,752 units in March compared to a year ago, as trucks outpaced passenger cars by a wide margin, according to Automotive Fleet data.

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Sustainability•by Staff•April 1, 2016

Alliance AutoGas F-150 Prepares for Coast-to-Coast Trip

Fresh from setting a record for the fastest recorded alternative fuel conversion to propane autogas in 1:32:25, the F-150 will embark on 5,500 mile 12-city “Alliance AutoGas Coast-to-Coast Clean Air Ride."

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Upfitting•by Staff•April 1, 2016

Ranger Design Distributor Named Master Upfitter

Ranger Design Inc.'s distributor, Kodiak Upfitters LLC, has been granted the status of Master Upfitter 2015-2016 by Daimler Vans/Mercedes-Benz America.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•March 31, 2016

Ford Recalls Explorer, Lincoln MKC for Fire Risk

The recall, tied to engine block heaters, covers 5,536 SUVs in the U.S. and Canada.

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Technology & AI•by Staff•March 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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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•March 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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Fuel•by Staff•March 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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Sustainability•by Staff•March 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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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•March 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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