To Electrify Fleets, Plan For The Long Term
A recent study delves into the challenges of converting to an electric vehicle fleet that may not be readily apparent to fleet managers.
A recent study delves into the challenges of converting to an electric vehicle fleet that may not be readily apparent to fleet managers.
When Fresh Freight, a refrigerated fleet servicing the West Coast, decided to buy its own trucks, it went for a premium spec right out of the box. And the move has paid off.
Fleets looking for a standard way to calculate CO2 emissions should consider using a method that accounts for vehicle type, fuel use, and direct emissions by route, Trimble Maps officials said.
Peterbilt just culminated a five-year development process with the launch of its New Model 379 Class 8 truck – but it’s far from the only thing the company has been working on. We talked to General Manager Jason Skoog about the new truck, electrification, and autonomous technology.
How are fleet managers and strained delivery systems keeping up with consumer trends and supply chain challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic?
To expedite the commercial truck body builder process, give truck builders these five essential details regarding fleet history and preferences.
Peterbilt’s latest iteration of its Model 579 highway tractor isn’t just an upgrade. It may be one of the most important trucks Peterbilt has ever built. Jack Roberts got to drive one before it was officially unveiled.
With BrightDrop, GM is creating a new business to develop the commercial electric vehicle ecosystem. This includes a new electric delivery vehicle and support for infrastructure, logistics, and service planning — as well as an entirely new sales and service network.
Keeping truck wheels where they belong should simply be a matter of process and procedure.
Camera-based safety systems are an increasingly sophisticated tool for fleets to manage drivers and protect themselves from lawsuits.
As devastating as the Covid-19 pandemic has been, there have been beneficial changes made to fleet maintenance and parts procurement practices that will last long after the pandemic has ended.
Downsizing the truck for last-mile delivery doesn’t mean compromising on the liftgate. Carrying capacity, durability, and driver safety all still matter when spec'ing final-mile bodies and trailers.
Diesel particulate filter maintenance takes more than waiting for the yellow light to come on and performing a forced regeneration.
What did trucking fleets learn from the COVID-19 pandemic that you can apply to managing the next crisis?
The Bobit fleet team got a chance to climb through a test version of the all-electric pickup at Lordstown Motors’ new facility in Irvine, Calif.
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