Matt Merle, Author at Fleet Equipment Magazine
Mercedes-Benz eEconic waste collection truck is now in operation in Hamburg, Germany

This marks the start of operation of the battery-electric waste collection vehicle at Stadtreinigung Hamburg, according to a release.

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Light-duty truck FUSO Canter celebrates its 60th anniversary

More than 4.5 million FUSO Canters have been produced across the world since the market launch in 1963.

XL Specialized Trailers launches new construction trailer

The low-profile gooseneck design provides weight savings and versatility, the company says.

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Yokohama Tire introduces new commercial truck tire lineup at TMC

The tire lineup included over a dozen offerings, with three new products and the company’s last-mile delivery and ultra wide-base tire options.

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Harbor Truck Parts joins HDA Truck Pride

The recent Harbor Truck Parts membership fits hand in hand with HDA Truck Pride’s growth plans in the California market.

Zero-emission vehicle infrastructure incentives offer $10.4M to applicants

Through this infrastructure incentive, EV Fast Track applicants could receive funding for up to 75% of equipment and software costs, according to the release.

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Mack Trucks adds another EV-Certified dealer location

The Bruckner Truck Sales establishment, based outside of Denver, is the first Mack dealer in Colorado to achieve this status.

The Shyft Group invests in Michigan facility to support Blue Arc EV production

Thanks to the expansion and installation of new equipment, the Charlotte location will have the capacity to produce 3,000 EVs per year.

Isaac Connect smartphone app displayed at TCA’s Truckload 2023

When drivers are not in the truck cab or are off-duty, the Isaac app allows them to stay connected with their fleet via personal devices.

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Lytx unveils winners of Driver, Coach of the Year awards

The awards highlight the dedication of these drivers and coaches to staying accident-free using the Lytx Driver Safety Program.

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Volvo Trucks expands EV charger access with new vendor partner

The company’s Vendor Direct Shipping program now includes five models of EV chargers.

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Class 8 truck orders hit 18,400 units in January

The final four months of 2022 brought about 159,000 Class 8 net orders.

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