Mercedes-Benz Delivers 1,800 EVs to Amazon’s European Fleet, Joins The Climate Pledge
Amazon is adding more than 1,800 electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz Vans to its delivery fleet in Europe this year, as part of a shared effort to reduce emissions from the transportation sector.
East names Mark Sabol senior director
RANDOLPH, Ohio – East Manufacturing has promoted Mark Sabol to the role of senior director of retail sales and aftermarket parts sales, the company announced Friday. Sabol will be responsible for new parts programs, and new ways to sell aftermarket par…
Learn how to pause your 14-hour clock under new hours regs
Magic moment is 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29
The secrets to growing — and excelling — beyond a truck: Delegate, manage costs, be fair and honest
It’s not all fun and games in the delegation business as a small fleet owners, as all three of the finalists have found, holding implications for recruiting and hiring, cash flow and debt management and more.
Using AI to Improve Efficiency, Safety
Fleets can tap into artificial intelligence (AI) to repair vehicles more efficiently and to train drivers in real time, according to speakers at ACT Virtual during a connectivity panel on the power of AI.
TFI International to buy APPS Transport
MONTREAL, Que. – TFI International has announced it will purchase APPS Transport Group, an Ontario-based provider of LTL, TL and warehousing, distribution and specialized logistics with operations across Canada. The company serves the retail, consumer …
Record ‘Nuclear Verdict’ Thrown Out on Appeal
An appeals court has ordered a new trial in a 2018 “nuclear verdict” case that was believed to be the largest trucking verdict in the country’s history, saying the award was excessive.
Shorter 14-clock pauses: FMCSA wants feedback on pilot test
FMCSA wants feedback on a 30-min.-3-hour 14-hour duty window pause in the hours of service as it proposes a pilot program. In other news: A multi-state mileage-based user fee truck pilot begins Oct. 1. Love’s opened new stores in Texas and Illinois.
20 tons of chicken poop hits I-70 in Colorado
Driver not injured
Bollinger Unveils Class 3 Electric Delivery Van
The DELIVER-E leverages the engineering, technology, and components used in Bollinger’s product portfolio to deploy an electric van suited to the delivery market.