CALSTART call for transition to 100% new zero-emission truck sales
Noting the climate, air quality, environmental justice, clean energy and energy cost benefits, CALSTART, its Global Commercial Vehicle Drive to Zero program and campaign (Drive to Zero), and 16 leading nations are encouraging nations worldwide to adopt a 100% zero-emission truck sales target by the year 2040. The call to action—presented in the form of a public
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index remained in negative territory for third consecutive month
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index (TCI) improved in July to a reading of -0.7 from the previous -3.36 principally because of falling diesel prices. Although the index was just below the index’s base of zero, it was the third consecutive month of negative readings–a situation that had not occurred since March-May 2020. FTR expects that trucking market
The Shyft Group secures pre-order for all-electric delivery walk-in vans
Blue Arc EV Solutions made its debut in March with its commercial EV chassis, an all-electric Class 3 delivery walk-in van, and a portable, remote-controlled charging station, the Power Cube. Shyft recently announced the first pre-order for its all-electric Class 3, 4 and 5 walk-in delivery vans from Randy Marion Automotive Group, one of the
Wrapmate introduces franchise wraps and graphics program
Wrapmate recently announced that it’s bringing its network of more than 1,400 vehicle graphics professionals to franchisors nationwide in an all-new product offering for franchises to receive vehicle wraps for all their company vehicles across all U.S. markets. Now, franchisors nationwide can wrap anywhere from one to 10,000 vehicles in every major market. The core
Yokohama Tire launches an ultra wide-base regional drive tire
Yokohama Tire unveiled its newest commercial offering, the 716U ultra wide-base. The manufacturer noted that it is a weight-savings drive tire, and it’s available now in the U.S. in size 455/55R225. Benefits of the 716U UWB, according to Yokohama, include: • The 716U UWB has a load range M (22 PR). The replacement of traditional duals
Road to AAPEX Ep. 4: Halfway there … What could go wrong?
The literal road to AAPEX has been smooth, so far. Babcox Media’s Joe Keene, an ASE-certified technician who fixed up a battered 33-year-old Cadillac Brougham, has been getting his kicks on Route 66 as he drives 2,500 miles from Akron, Ohio, to Las Vegas. In this episode, he checks out iconic road-side attractions like the
The good news and bad news about the state of the trucking industry
ACT Research recently hosted their industry update concerning the state of economics, transportation and commercial vehicles. The abundance of forecasts, statistics and charts can feel like information overload, so let us give you the run-down. Presented by Kenny Veith, president and senior analyst; Eric Crawford, vice president and senior analyst; Steve Tam, vice president and
ACT Research: For-Hire Trucking Index a mixed bag
The latest release of ACT’s For-Hire Trucking Index, showed August volume flat and productivity down, with the Supply-Demand Balance and capacity rising marginally. Kenny Vieth, president and senior analyst, ACT Research, commented, “While Volume Index flatness m/m reflects the difficult freight environment, August’s number remains above the June/Q2 dip and reflects diminished but wage-supported underlying economic
Intelligent Imaging Systems rebranded as Drivewyze Infrastructure Services
Intelligent Imaging Systems (IIS), a transportation safety technology integrator for transportation and law enforcement agencies across North America, is now operating under the Drivewyze brand as Drivewyze Infrastructure Services. According to Brian Heath, CEO of Drivewyze, while there is a change in name, there will be no change in the company’s commitment to developing the industry’s most
Equipment Finance Industry confidence eases in September
The Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation recently released the September 2022 Monthly Confidence Index for the Equipment Finance Industry (MCI-EFI). The index reports a qualitative assessment of both the prevailing business conditions and expectations for the future as reported by key executives from the $900 billion equipment finance sector. Overall, confidence in the equipment finance market is 48.7,
Fleetcor begins relationship with ExxonMobil
Fleetcor Technologies has signed network agreements with ExxonMobil Corporation to provide brand-wide acceptance of its Fuelman cards at over 12,000 Exxon and Mobil stations in the U.S. In addition, Exxon and Mobil stations will add acceptance of Comdata trucking cards at commercial fueling locations in 2023, further extending the utility of the Comdata products to
Continental’s Make Power Smart app upgrade its user experience
The new version of Continental’s Make Power Smart app will include updates and enhancements for the user. Updates and improvements include: User Registration: Allows users to sign up, manage drive systems properly for a better customer experience. Multiple Languages: The App is now available in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian. Belt ID: Allows forselection of the belt category
