Jacobs Vehicle Systems was recently recognized by PACCAR for meeting or exceeding the company’s 10 PPM quality standard, which stands for delivering no more than 10 defective parts for every million components supplied.
Jacobs and other award winners were also required to meet criteria for delivery performance, customer support, warranties and business impact.
This year PACCAR recognized 337 suppliers in 26 countries on four continents with the 10 PPM award.
Merchants Fleet says Hicks will work to implement AI-driven solutions to optimize operations, enhance efficiency and drive cost savings for the company and clients.
Merchants Fleet announced the addition of Suzannah Hicks, an AI strategist who will lead the Merchants’ first company-wide AI strategy.
"As the fleet management landscape continues to evolve, it's imperative that we stay ahead of the curve and leverage the latest technologies to drive value for our clients," said Ben McIntyre, vice president of enterprise solutions and architecture at Merchants. "Adding an AI expert of Suzannah’s caliber reflects our dedication to innovation and underscores our commitment to delivering unparalleled fleet solutions."
The new JPRO update also includes an optional Technician as a Service (TaaS) add-on.
The combination is expected to be complete in the first week of April, after which the businesses will be branded as Powerfleet.
Equipped with Plus, Scania has been testing its trucks in Sweden since 2021 — now it plans to expand operations throughout Europe, this year.
RNG Coalition notes a correction to an investment tax credit proposal regarding RNG cleaning and conditioning equipment.
Kenworth selected executives representing 480 dealerships for its Dealer Council, and named eight members for its Parts Council.
Orders are scheduled for production in Q3 of this year.
The competition is searching for America’s top rookie military veteran driver, who transitioned into trucking after military service.
Peterbilt and Rush Truck Centers split $1.5M between two charities, the last Model 389 is now part of a sweepstakes which will benefit a third.
