Kenworth’s new lineup is the OEM’s first update of its medium-duty offerings since 2007, and the introduction of the first all-new models in almost 30 years. The MD trucks feature the North American debut of the Paccar TX-8 automatic transmission.
April 5, 2021
Kenworth General Manager Kevin Baney discussed production delays due to a COVID-19 disruption in microchip availability and sat down with HDT to talk about the past year, his company’s new trucks, technology, and the road ahead.
April 5, 2021
Backing up your drivers becomes easy when you’ve got a recording to prove they were acting in the right.
April 5, 2021
About one in every seven drivers has diabetes in the United States. Fleets should be proactive in improving the quality of life for their drivers, enabling them to continue to provide for themselves after a diagnosis of diabetes.
March 30, 2021
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse has been in effect for a little over a year – but there are still some stumbling blocks fleets can run into.
March 25, 2021
Simply listening to your technicians and drivers can make a world of difference when it comes to increasing efficiency and fostering an environment of respect.
March 24, 2021
Jared Hanis of Casey’s General Stores talks about the tools he’s used to create a safer fleet and to keep managers informed.
March 22, 2021
This legal roadmap for transportation businesses examines employers’ obligations regarding vaccinations and employees’ right to refuse them. Related issues such as potential liability, contract worker status, ADA disabilities, and privacy are also explored.
March 22, 2021
Work Truck Week 2021: While the path to EVs looks promising, fleet operations must carefully evaluate many factors and navigate challenges before reaching a 100% conversion.
March 10, 2021
A Utah fleet manager provides some examples of what he and his team have done to help get more done, faster.
March 2, 2021
A recent study delves into the challenges of converting to an electric vehicle fleet that may not be readily apparent to fleet managers.
February 10, 2021
How are fleet managers and strained delivery systems keeping up with consumer trends and supply chain challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic?
February 5, 2021
Leasing an electric truck or van is an entirely different experience from a traditional vehicle lease can have some major benefits.
January 5, 2021
In the growing world of last-mile delivery, everything from restaurants to event venues and even theme parks depends on SMS to deliver food on time and at the right temperature.
January 5, 2021
The shift in major volume from B2B to B2C deliveries, record e-commerce volume, transport of the coronavirus vaccine, vehicle production capacity, and chassis supply will be factors affecting parcel delivery fleets in 2021, says Chad Heminover, president, Shyft Fleet Vehicles & Services.
December 22, 2020