Spartan Motors rebrands itself as The Shyft Group
NOVI, Mich. — Specialty vehicle manufacturer Spartan Motors has changed its name to The Shyft Group following the divestiture of its emergency response business, the company announced Monday. “For 45 years, the company has gone to market as…
Nikola, Ryder terminate exclusive partnership
PHOENIX, Az. – Nikola and Ryder System have terminated an agreement that was to see Ryder exclusively support Nikola’s hydrogen electric semi trucks. “Ryder has been incredible to work with and they have been with us since late 2016,” says Trevor Milto…
Movie industry drivers get clearinghouse reprieve
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. regulators have granted the company that provides truck drivers to the movie industry an exemption from pre-employment full query as required under the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse program. Under rules that went into effect in…
Indian aftermarket supplier expands North American presence
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Anand Motor Products, an aftermarket supplier based in India, has named Scott Austin sales director for North America as part of its aggressive growth plans. Austin will work closely with AMP’s North American customers a…
6 Things to Consider When Selecting a Weigh Station Bypass System
Due to COVID-19, it’s more important than ever to find additional ways to maximize your driving hours and profit. Now is a great time to consider all of the benefits of a weigh station bypass service and how to make the best decision for your operation…
COVID-19 & Your Operating Authority
Obtaining operating authority is normally a lengthy process, but the process to obtain Emergency Temporary Authority can be completed in a few days if you know the proper steps.
How to Build a Well-Rounded Fleet Solution
Evolving from a dots-on-a-map GPS location solution to an indispensable tool, today’s fleet management solutions offer companies a variety of options to add on features that will take the operation to the next level by providing enhanced efficiency, ac…
Q&A: Biodiesel Delivers Strong Performance for Fleets
Fleets that are not experienced with biodiesel may be surprised to learn that not only does biodiesel perform well in diesel engines, it outperforms petroleum diesel in several key areas. Learn more in this Q&A.
Nikola to Broaden Electric-Truck Sales Model
Nikola and Ryder have mutually agreed to end their exclusive partnership on Nikola’s hydrogen electric Class 8 trucks, allowing Nikola to work with major truck dealerships to sell and service Nikola trucks.
Nevada road repairs begin next week
Two separate projects planned