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Truck Chat: This Month in Fleet News [August 2024]

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August 2, 2024

Welcome to Truck Chat, your trusted source for the latest fleet and commercial vehicle news! In this episode, join host Lauren Fletcher, VP of Content at Bobit, as she brings you up to speed on the most crucial developments shaping the commercial fleet industry in August 2024. 

Research into partial automation features and their influence on safety and the impacts of hurricane season in the southeastern U.S. topped our headlines. In maintenance updates, parts and labor costs are declining, and I saw several electric vehicle updates come through the pipeline as well.

Plus, we have the fleet vehicle updates and highlights that you need to be aware of to keep your drivers safe – and happy – on the road.

Topics covered this month include:

  • Partial Automation and Fleet Safety

  • Hurricane Season Preparedness

  • Parts and Labor Costs Decline

  • EV News Roundup

  • Goodyear Sells OTR Tires to Yokohama

  • Ryder Acquires Pit Stop Fleet Service

  • J.D. Power Announces APEAL Awards

  • Ford F-Series Assembly in Canada; Maverick AWD

  • Mack Truck Historical Museum 40th Anniversary

  • Upfit Package of the Year Call for Entries (sponsored by Legend Fleet Solutions)

  • Apply Today for Work Truck Exchange 

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Truck Chat: This Month in Fleet News [August 2024]

August 2, 2024

Research into partial automation features and their influence on safety and the impacts of hurricane season in the southeastern U.S. topped our headlines. In maintenance updates, parts and labor costs are declining, and I saw several electric vehicle updates come through the pipeline as well.

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Truck Chat: This Month in Fleet News [July 2024]

July 5, 2024

In this episode, we cover many important topics for fleet managers and commercial vehicle operators. First, we highlight June 2024 as National Safety Month, emphasizing the significance of safety protocols. We provide an update on the federal consideration of reclassifying marijuana, which could impact fleet policies.

Truck Chat: This Month in Truck Fleet News [July 2024]

July 5, 2024

Keeping safety a top priority needs to be more than a month-long effort. But that's not all – recalls throw a wrench into operations and we dig into which trucks and SUVs are expected to get the most notices.

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May 3, 2024

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Truck Chat: Fleet News Update [April 2024]

April 5, 2024

This episode covers everything from the latest pollution standards announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to updates from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration affecting driver medical qualifications.

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