CODA Begins Production of Sedan

LOS ANGELES – CODA has started production of its five-passenger electric mid-size sedan. The company said it will offer a 10-year, 100,000-mile battery warranty for the vehicle and a U.S. base MSRP of $39,900.

2018 Safety Stats: Hours of Service, ELDs, Distracted Driving

Many states that have passed hand-held phone bans and texting bans provide for various exemptions for emergencies, law enforcement personnel, emergency medical technicians, firefighters, state DOT employees, etc.

Abbott Completes Acquisition of Sigmanetics

The Evolution of Chevrolet Pickups

During its media launch of the 2016 Colorado medium- and Silverado full-size pickup trucks, Chevrolet also gave a glimpse of the beginnings of the brand with examples of earlier trucks.

Sensata Completes Acquisition of SmartWitness

Sensata Technologies, a developer of sensor-based solutions, announced the acquisition in October.

ARI Names Director of Sales

ARI has added several associates to its sales organization to support its strategic vision and continued growth, including appointing Craig Pierce as director of sales, the fleet management company has announced.

Vanair Names VP of Sales

Vanair announced that Dean Strathman has been promoted to the position of vice president of sales.

Bureau of Labor Statistics Creates Price Indexes

Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) created four new producer price indexes (PPIs) for the truck equipment industry — two codes for vans, one for service bodies and one for upfits.

AtoB Collaborates with TravelCenters of America

AtoB Fuel Cards aim to help prevent fuel fraud, enable custom controls for more efficient fleet management, and offer savings on diesel.