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 September 2024.
We’ve been tracking some exciting developments in the industry this month! Peterbilt is gearing up for one of the biggest diesel truck pre-buys in history ahead of the 2027 EPA regulations, and they’ve also upgraded their medium-duty lineup with the new Paccar TX-8 transmission. Meanwhile, Ford is accelerating its electrification efforts, with new electric vans coming in 2026 and enhanced E-Transits already shipping with 32% more range.
Plus, we’ve got updates on Holman’s 100th anniversary, the latest in upfitting innovations, new sustainability initiatives from GM, and a great way to grow the professionals within your industry and support a great cause.
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explore how fleet managers can create a successful mentorship strategy that focuses on personal growth and career development in a constantly moving industry.
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.
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.
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.
In today's news, learn about potentially reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug. Fleet managers are preparing for the CVSA International Roadcheck, ensuring road safety and compliance.
At Work Truck Week 2024, Tim Ellsworth, product planning manager at Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, provides a walkaround of the 2025 Isuzu NRR EV, the automaker's electric medium-duty work truck.
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.
Learn more about his important role around the winter holidays and how Santa Claus has brought the magic back to fleet management. Did you know the sleigh actually runs on coffee?
Learn more about Work Truck Week - past, present, and future!
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