Five truck trend takeaways from October

Five truck trend takeaways from October

I have some good news and bad news for you: Halloween is over and the next time we can freely scare coworkers and binge our favorite horror movies for the sake of the holiday won’t come for another 12 months. The good news? Discounted Halloween candy is right down the street at your local grocery store. But before you break out your coat from storage and venture out for the last-call sweets, check out some of the most viewed stories from the month of October you won’t want to miss. No tricks, just treats from your FE team!

5. The nightmare of Elm’s fleet

Tess closes up shop by herself, but it turns out she isn’t alone… In this episode of Data Center, find out why technicians are facing shop nightmares and learn what you can do to avoid the curse of unexpected and unexplained breakdowns.

4. Where’s your trucking order?

It’s a question we’ve all been asking – as the economic hardships related to the supply chain shortage and inflation continue to persist, many fleet owners/operators are looking for some answers when it comes to the state of the industry. Look no further; your update is just a click away.

3. Getting amped for EVs

In this episode of Amped, FE’s Jason Morgan takes a field trip to the Volvo Trucks Electromobility Summit to test drive the Volvo VNR Electric and get the inside scoop from Andy Brown, product marketing manager, electrification, VTNA, about where they are headed on the road to sustainability.

2. Say it ain’t snow!

The holiday snow is beautiful from the comfort of your own home – on the road? Not so much. As the ice and slush start covering the roads, it’s crucial to maintain safe operations for your fleet. Are your brakes in working order? Are your tires properly inflated? Do you have everything you need on your pre-trip inspection list? All that and more is answered in this On The Road!

1. The gift that keeps on giving

It’s time to take a deep dive into the world of Cummins engine technology. Whether you’re looking to find out more about the tried and true ICE system, investigating the effectiveness of hydrogen combustion engines, or researching updates regarding natural gas engines, Cummins has you covered. In this special series, FE takes an in-depth look at the company’s engine developments.

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How fleet management tools can help increase fuel efficiency

From fleet cards to EVs and data, all work together to help save on costs.

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Orders open for new Volvo VNL

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