State of the industry: 2014 recap
As we continue to see more sophisticated technology integrated into commercial vehicles, and as fleets continue to add new trucks like they have over the course of this past year, fleets have also had to update technician and driver training to bring those folks up-to-speed on the changes—and what those mean for maintenance and driving
Expect a strong first half of 2015 for fleet purchasing
CK Commercial Vehicle Research‘s Q4 2014 Fleet Sentiment Report, conducted in October, showed solid fleet purchasing plans for first half 2015 Class 8 deliveries. According to the report, the overall Q4 2014 FSR Buying Index of 109.5 is up 2% year over year. The index measures the number of fleets planning to place orders for
Fleet Sentiment Survey reveals impact of driver shortage on equipment purchases
The Q2 2014 Fleet Sentiment Report survey conducted in April by CK Commercial Vehicle Research (CKCVR) revealed how widespread the driver shortage is and how it is likely to impact future vehicle purchases. In answer to multiple questions regarding the current environment at trucking fleets, many and varied types of operations reported that the inability
Fleet Sentiment report shows positive signs
Sixty-two percent of the fleet executives responding to the Q1 2014 Fleet Sentiment survey conducted by CK Commercial Vehicle Research in January indicated they planned to place orders for Class 8 trucks in the next three months. Forty-eight percent indicated they planned to place trailer orders. Overall the CKCVR Buying Index, which combines activity and
CSA: Compliance, safety and accountability
FMCSA’s program, which will likely improve highway safety, is here to stay, and vehicle maintenance plays an important role.
Interact Analysis: HRS construction in China lags behind 2025 target
Some areas currently have a ratio of nearly 140 commercial hydrogen fuel cell vehicles for each hydrogen refueling station.
How fleet management tools can help increase fuel efficiency
From fleet cards to EVs and data, all work together to help save on costs.
NACFE: natural gas sits in ‘messy middle’
The organization believes RNG to be a good fuel for fleets looking to decarbonize now, but expects some companies may hold out for BEVs.
Clarience showcases Air Vue wireless camera system
With up to 4 connected cameras, the company says this is the next step towards its integrated safety ecosystem.
PACCAR achieves record annual revenues, net income
PACCAR Parts reported a record annual pre-tax income of $1.7 billion and revenues of $6.41 billion.
