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Paul Clinton

Paul Clinton

Senior Web Editor

Paul is a seasoned digital journalist who has covered an array of fleet and automotive topics for Automotive Fleet, Government Fleet, Mobile Electronics, Police Magazine, Work Truck, and other Bobit Business Media publications.

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FleetCor Allegedly Collected 'Hundreds of Millions' in Improper Fees

FleetCor Technologies is facing a civil complaint from the FTC over fees it has been charging...

FleetCor Technologies, Inc. has collected "hundreds of millions" in improper fees from its fleet customers since at least 2014, according to a civil complaint filed by the Federal Trade Commission against the Atlanta-based payment processor.

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Ford Details 7.3L Gas Engine, Offers Standard PTO

Ford showed its 2020 F-600 at a powertrain forum in Michigan.

Ford has released power ratings for the 7.3L V-8 gasoline engine that propels the 2020 F-600 chassis cab truck and provided technical details for the truck's 10-speed automatic transmission as well as its next-generation 6.7L PowerStroke V-8 diesel.

How GPS Insight's New Brand Reflects a New Approach

Gary Fitzgerald (sixth from left, first row) is leading GPS Insight through a branding update to...

CEO Gary Fitzgerald spoke with Automotive Fleet about the company's branding update, and what it means for the fleets that use GPS Insight's technology.

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WEX Sets Up EV Charging Payment Solution

WEX will offer a ChargePoint service to its fleet customers to utilize and pay for EV charging.

WEX Inc. commercial fleet clients that manage plug-in electrified vehicles will be able to pay for charging under a new partnership with ChargePoint, which now operates the nation's largest EV charging network.

Keeping Vehicles Connected After Verizon's 3G Shutdown

Verizon is shutting down its legacy wireless networks, including 2G and 3G, to reclaim the...

Commercial fleet managers are facing an end-of-year deadline to switch out their Verizon 3G hardware, as the carrier has announced plans to shut down its legacy cellular networks. Verizon Connect fleet customers have been given an extension.

Smarter Video Telematics Wave Arrives

Video systems that help fleet managers reduce risky driver behavior have entered a new phase of...

An array of new and updated solutions in 2019 will help fleet managers reduce risky driver behavior like never before.

Truck Squall Blows Into Chicago

Ford's 2020 Super Duty lineup of F-250, F-350, and F-450 (shown) pickups add a 7.3L V-8 gasoline...

New work trucks from Ram, Ford, and Chevrolet land at the nation's largest, and oldest, auto show.

WEX Delves Deeper Into Fueling Data

WEX, Inc. has moved deeper into fuel data for fleets. Kurt Thearling, vice president of...

The fuel card specialist is looking for ways to reduce data overload for fleet managers as it deepens its expertise through acquisitions and an expansion.

Q&A: Mercedes-Benz Vans Fleet Operations

Mercedes-Benz is shifting production of its 2019 Sprinter vans to South Carolina from Germany.

Mercedes-Benz will shift production of its Sprinter van to South Carolina from Germany later this year. Andrew Lawson, the general manager of fleet operations for van and chassis, sat down with Automotive Fleet to discuss what it means for fleets.

7 Questions for Geotab's Colin Sutherland

Colin Sutherland, Geotab's executive vice president of sales and marketing, spoke about vehicle...

Colin Sutherland, Geotab's executive vice president of sales and marketing, speaks about telematics industry consolidation, vehicle security, and answers the question of who owns vehicle data in this interview.

2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Photo by Paul Clinton.

The 2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a significantly upgraded van that offers a dizzying array of configurations and meaningful improvements designed to improve productivity for delivering packages or hauling passengers.

6 Questions for Mercedes-Benz Vans USA

Photo of the third-generation European Sprinter by Paul Clinton.

Robert Veit, vice president and managing director of Mercedes-Benz Vans USA, is leading a growth initiative in North America that includes the launch of the third-generation Sprinter.

A Closer Look at Diesel Cabover Warranties

Isuzu, Chevrolet, Hino, and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America offer similar standard warranties for their diesel cabovers, and provide additional component warranties to increase a fleet manager's piece of mind.

How to Implement a Fuel Hedging Program

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Fleets can manage the risk of rising fuel prices with financial instruments known as fuel hedges.

The Complex Efficiency of Assembling Ford's Transit Van

Photo by Paul Clinton.

Ford offers 58 configurations of its full-size van, and produces them all on one line at its Kansas City Assembly Plant.