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Fuel Smartsby StaffNovember 30, 2017

ACT to Study Potential of Electric Truck Market

ACT Research has announced that it is developing a multi-client study, examining the market potential in the U.S. and Canada for electric medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles through 2035.

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Fleet Managementby StaffNovember 30, 2017

Geotab Offers Roadside-Assistance Management System

Geotab has announced the availability of Geotab Roadside, which offers roadside-assistance management to customers in the U.S. and Canada.

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Equipmentby StaffNovember 29, 2017

Used Class 8 Truck Sales Hit Best Mark of 2017

Class 8 same dealer used truck volumes continued to climb in October, with the best month of 2017 so far, according to ACT Research.

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Aftermarketby StaffNovember 29, 2017

BorgWarner Expands Distribution of Thermal Management Products

BorgWarner announced that its commercial vehicle thermal management technologies will be available through the independent aftermarket distribution network by those currently distributing Delco Remy Genuine Products in the United States and Canada.

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Equipmentby StaffNovember 29, 2017

Lockheed Martin Tests Autonomous System for Military Convoys

Lockheed Martin’s Autonomous Mobility Applique System has logged more than 55,000 miles in testing, during the U.S. Army’s Extended Warfighter Experiment at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, and Fort Bliss, Texas.

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Fleet Managementby Jack RobertsNovember 29, 2017

Freightliner Aims to Stay on Top in Mexico

Freightliner is maintaining an impressive 39% share of the Mexican commercial truck market as 2017 draws to a close — and is looking to build on that standing in 2018. HDT's Jack Roberts reports from Puerto Vallarta.

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Fleet Managementby StaffNovember 29, 2017

Western Star 5700XE Delivers Tree to Mich. State Capital

The 2018 Western Star 5700XE, which was showcased at the North American Commercial Vehicle (NACV) show in September, traveled from Atlanta to Stephenson, Mich., so a 61-foot white spruce Christmas Tree could be loaded onto a flatbed trailer and delivered to the Michigan state capital.

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Fuel Smartsby StaffNovember 29, 2017

Electric, Hybrid Trucks to Exceed 1.6 Million Units by 2027

The overall medium- and heavy-duty truck market is projected to continue its reliance on conventional diesel powertrain for the next decade, but hybrid and electric powertrains populations will increase, with volumes expected to grow from about 125,500 to 1.66 million from 2017 to 2027.

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Fleet Managementby Evan LockridgeNovember 29, 2017

Economic Watch: Growth Revised to Highest Level in 3 Years, Consumers Upbeat

Total U.S. economic activity in this year's third quarter increased more than originally estimated, according to revised numbers issued Wednesday by the Commerce Department.

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Fleet Managementby StaffNovember 28, 2017

Testimony: Fuel Rebate Fraud Was Open Secret at Pilot Flying J

In the ongoing trial of four former Pilot Flying J executives for their participation in a fuel rebate scam, recent witness testimony suggests a culture of openness existed about the fraud that appeared to be encouraged by top executives.

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