Amerit Fleet Solutions, Revolv partner on EV repair services
Revolv, a California based full-service EV-only solution provide, announced a partnership with Amerit Fleet Solutions, provider of customized nationwide fleet maintenance and repair programs, to provide warranty and demand repair programs to Revolv customers. “Integrating electric vehicles present unknowns and risks for fleet operators, and superior service and uptime performance are critical components of any
FTR reports preliminary Class 8 truck net orders soared to a record
FTR reports preliminary North American Class 8 net orders for September soared to 56,500 units, the most ever for a single month. September order activity was +169% m/m and +102% y/y, with Class 8 orders now totaling 254,000 units for the last 12 months. “With order boards officially open for 2023 build spots, Q4 monthly
Fullbay to host ‘Diesel Connect’ conference
Fullbay has announced its first ever conference, Diesel Connect. The event will be held in Phoenix from June 8–9, 2023. Early bird ticket pricing is available for $350 until October 31, then tickets are priced at $400. Tickets include admission to the conference, hotel accommodations, food, events and more Diesel Connect’s programming offers multiple tracks with
Kenworth supports careers in trucking among U.S. military service members
A career development, networking, and job hiring event at a Hiring Our Heroes Summit was held recently at Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) in Washington state. Hundreds of active and retired U.S. military members and spouses attended the career summit, coordinated by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Hiring Our Heroes Program. The summit drew national
GPS Insight integrates Geotab device data into fleet, field management applications
GPS Insight, a provider of SaaS-based fleet and field service management software solutions, announced it has entered into a reseller agreement with Geotab. GPS Insight joins the Geotab community not only as a reseller, but also as a consumer and distributor of data from Geotab’s telematics devices. Through this agreement with Geotab, GPS Insight will integrate
Save the fleeting darkness for Halloween with proper truck lighting
When it comes to keeping your trucks on a roll, lighting isn’t typically the first thing you might think of, but don’t be mistaken. If you want to maximize safety and profitability and minimize downtime in your fleet, it takes a lot more than just changing a burnt out bulb when you notice it. It’s
Pilot Co., United Through Reading to bring services to veterans
In honor of Driver Appreciation and National Literacy Month, Pilot Company is partnering with United Through Reading, a national non-profit serving military families, to help military veterans in the transportation industry stay connected with their families through reading. As the exclusive sponsor of United Through Reading’s Transportation Industry Veterans Outreach program, Pilot Company is providing
The tools to properly diagnose truck service needs to avoid a nightmare
This Halloween, we thought we would share a tale fitting for the holiday—The Nightmare of Elm’s Fleet. Elm was a typical fleet owner. He strived for efficiency and considerable profit margins. When trucks rolled into his bays, he and his team of technicians serviced them so they were ready to roll in no time. But
Lytx integrates with Daimler Truck, reveals parked vehicle trigger
Lytx Inc. announced an OEM integration collaboration with Daimler Truck North America using Lytx’s video telematics system and camera solution integrated into select Freightliner and Western Star models. The company also revealed an all-new parked vehicle trigger that helps fleets avoid potentially risky parking on the side of a highway or on/off ramp, filling a much-needed
PRE-Q GALGO Corporation exhibits at the OSBMA 33rd annual workshop
PRE-Q GALGO Corp. exhibited at the annual Ohio School Bus Mechanics Association (OSBMA) workshop in Columbus, on October 18, 2022. OSBMA works to improve, promote and develop the professional status of school bus mechanics throughout the state of Ohio. “We were a showcase vendor again this year, providing an excellent opportunity to spend more time
Alternative Fuel Tax Credit retroactively extended for propane autogas vehicles
The Propane Education and Research Council is encouraging propane autogas fleet operators to take advantage of the Alternative Fuel Tax Credit, which was recently passed by the U.S. Congress as part of the Inflation Reduction Act 2022. Propane autogas fleet operators who apply for the tax credit will be able to claim a credit for
Webasto launches the Webasto Go Charger in the US and Canada
Webasto Charging Systems recently launched the Webasto Go, a Level 2 mobile EV Charger, for electric vehicle owners at the Fully Charged LIVE North America 2022 Show in San Diego, California, which took place Sept. 10-11, 2022. The mobile charger, developed, tested, and produced by Webasto, is a globally certified product and is now available
