Ford Pro begins shipping electric E-transit to customers
Ford E-Transit is now shipping across the U.S. The E-Transit already has more than 10,000 orders from businesses of all sizes and Ford is working on ways to increase production. The all-new E-Transit is produced at Kansas City Assembly Plant – Ford’s first U.S. plant to assemble both batteries and all-electric vehicles in-house. To deliver E-Transit vans to
Ford Pro Charging launches to overcome the electrification hurdle
Ford Pro announced the launch of Ford Pro Charging, a comprehensive solution for commercial electric vehicle charging. According to the company, Ford Pro Charging will help ease this transition by delivering intuitive software and commercial hardware infrastructure to support charging and energy management. “[Customers] are depending on us to provide the electric vehicles and the
Ford nearly doubles electric F-150 lightning production
Ford Motor Co. said it is planning to double production of the F-150 Lightning at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn to 150,000 vehicles per year to meet high demand for the first all-electric version of its vehicle. Beginning Thursday, the first group of reservation holders will be invited to begin placing orders for
Geotab Integrated Solution for Ford vehicles now compatible with Geotab Drive ELD app
Geotab Inc. has announced that vehicles equipped with Geotab Integrated Solution for Ford are now compatible with the company’s Geotab Drive electronic logging device (ELD) app, allowing drivers to record their Hours of Service (HOS) status and complete vehicle inspections from their tablet or smartphone. The news comes on the heels of Geotab Drive gaining
Ford launches VIIZR to help small businesses, tradespeople
Ford has launched VIIZR, a new field service tool built on Salesforce designed to meet the needs of the small business owners such as plumbers, electricians and heating and ventilation. VIIZR will allow small businesses to simplify key commercial activities such as invoicing, scheduling and managing request. For businesses with less than 20 employees, VIIZR
Ford Pro offers complimentary services
Ford says Ford Pro Intelligence is making it easier than ever for commercial customers to benefit from telematics to help boost their businesses’ productivity. Ford Pro Telematics Essentials is a complimentary web-based application that is available to all commercial customers using gas-powered Ford vehicles with embedded modems. Ford Pro Telematics Essentials provides instant odometer readings,
US Motor Works adds new fuel pump modules for Ford trucks
US Motor Works announced the addition of several new fuel pump modules to its Professional Series product line. The new models include: the EP2138S for Ford F-250 and F-350; the USEP2140S for for the Ford E-250 and E-350; and the USEP12305M for the Ford F-150 and F-250. All three are available as of now.
Roush CleanTech, Penske and Proterra partner on Ford all-electric F-650
Roush CleanTech, Penske Truck Leasing and Proterra Inc. announced a new collaboration under which Proterra will supply battery technology to Roush CleanTech for development of its next-generation Ford F-650 all-electric commercial truck. Roush CleanTech will integrate its advanced clean technology and control systems to leverage Ford’s medium-duty chassis and Proterra’s battery technology to Penske Truck
Watch: Up-close with Ford’s full-hybrid 2022 Maverick pickup truck
For this week’s On the Road we’re doing something a little bit different, because Ford recently invited us out to see them in Detroit to take a look at their brand-new light-duty pickup truck offering: The 2022 Ford Maverick. Watch the video above to see all the details on Ford’s new hybrid pickup truck. Click
FleetPride acquires All Pro Truck & Trailer of Rockford, Illinois
FleetPride, Inc. announced today that it has acquired the assets of All Pro Truck & Trailer of Rockford, Illinois. All Pro was founded by Brian Hicks in 2000 and offers repair services for customers throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin with 16 service bays, plus onsite, towing, and roadside services. FleetPride will operate the All Pro location
