Ferndale, MI Promises Cleaner-Burning City Vehicles

The city has entered into an agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management to replace old Ford Crown Victorias with new, fuel efficient compact sedans.

Order Banks for All-New Forester Now Open

CHERRY HILL, N.J. - Order banks for the all-new 2009 Forester are now open. Fleet management companies are in the process of their behind-the-scenes set up to offer full information soon.

Detroit Outsources Refuse Collection

The City of Detroit has privatized waste management services as part of its bankruptcy recovery plan and is auctioning off its aging fleet of refuse trucks. Last week, the city awarded $122.6 million in contracts to two commercial haulers for the work.

Axele Updates TMS with Expanded ELD Integrations

The new reporting capabilities allow companies to track total load expenses and net income.

Adrian Steel Promotes Felver and Tolford Into New Roles

ADRIAN, MI – Adrian Steel has promoted Elizabeth Felver into the role of sales development manager/Automotive and Lease Management Companies and Jeff Tolford into the role of national fleet sales manager.

ATG's Dondlinger Merges Fleet Body Equipment Into Existing Operations

CHICAGO, IL – Auto Truck Group's Jim Dondlinger announced that he and his management team had successfully re-organized operations to include its newest upfitting company, Fleet Body Equipment.

eNow Puts Solar Energy on the Road

The energy management system from eNow aggregates power from inputs, such as solar, regenerative brake systems and exhaust recovery systems. The energy is captured through the various systems and is stored in a battery system.

Multiple Parts Shortages Increasing Fleet Downtime

The automotive parts shortage that the industry is experiencing today goes far beyond just the shortage of microchips. Today, there is a wide cross-section of automotive parts that are in short supply varying by type of part and make and model of vehicle.

Federal Regulators Want Tough Push on Enforcing Seat-Belt Laws