Fleets Testing Plug-In Hybrid Transit Vans in Spain
Ford has expanded testing of its Transit Custom plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to Valencia, Spain to see how it see how it can contribute to cleaner air targets and enhanced productivity for fleets.
Truck, Van Production Impacted by Parts Supply Issue
A fire at a parts supplier has impacted production of several leading fleet vehicles including Ford’s F-150, Super Duty trucks, and General Motors vans, according to reports.
Help for Tire Management Headaches
Constantly evolving outsourced maintenance programs are helping fleets bring an unprecedented level of detail and expertise to total tire management.
5 Trends Affecting Reefers
Like the rest of the industry, refrigerated transporters are struggling to find and keep drivers. Meanwhile, outside factors range from regulations to the growing popularity of fresh convenience foods and e-commerce.
Fr8Star Price Lock Allows for Fast Freight Booking
Fr8 Revolution has announced its new Price Lock feature in the Fr8Star.com marketplace that allows shippers to obtain a fair market rate and book freight for legal and permitted and open deck freight.
DRTA Spring Dinner
Geotab Sets Speakers for Its Telematics Conference
A transportation and energy thought leader, mobility author, and data analyst will offer their insights during Geotab Connect 2018, a user conference and industry event hosted by the telematics provider.
UPS to Deploy Electric Delivery Vehicles in London, Paris
UPS has announced a project with UK-based technology firm Arrival to develop a fleet of 35 electric delivery vehicles that will be trialed in London and Paris.
Spot Truckload Freight Rates Improve During First Week of May
Spot truckload freight rates moved higher in all three categories over the past week, according to the freight matching services provider DAT Solutions, amid an increase in loads and a decline in truck capacity.
New ELD option for hotshots, mid-duty haulers
The people behind Blue Ink Technology’s no-monthly-fee BIT ELD have custom-designed a version of its hardware-purchase-only device for light- and medium-duty trucks with OBDII-type in-cab portals to the vehicles’ electronic control modules.