Why OEM telematics data is better for everyone
Although vehicle location systems have been making life easier for fleet managers for years now, retrofitting the necessary hardware has long been a sticking point. The cost and time involved in sourcing, installing and configuring the “black boxes” across the entire fleet made the whole process prohibitive. Now, a new generation of OEM built-in connected
Fleets set their sights on going electric
When Tony Earley, chairman, chief executive officer and president of PG&E Corp., the parent company of Pacific Gas and Electric Co., spoke recently at the Detroit Economic Club, he quickly laid out his vision for an environmentally cleaner, economically stronger and more energy-independent America. “One of the most important keys to such improvements is the
ROI: Return on investment or rounds of insanity
ROI. What does ROI mean? It stands for “return on investment.” Yes, it’s an accounting term that is a method of ensuring that what ever is invested in pays for itself. It means when we deposit money in an account, we expect a rate of return; we expect some form of interest on the money
Ryder’s entire pre-owned vehicle inventory now online
Ryder System Inc. is making it easier than ever for customers to find a pre-owned vehicle to meet their needs with an extension to its website, according to the company. With the addition of economical “As-Is” condition vehicles, cab and chassis, and high horsepower trucks to the company’s existing online catalogue of commercial trucks, tractors,
ConMet releases aftermarket wheel-end products
ConMet recently introduced TruCast, a competitively priced brake drum designed to ensure optimum braking performance, according to the company. TruCast offers a weight-saving advantage as well, the company noted. The 16.5-in. x 8.625-in. version is 9 lbs. lighter than a standard cast drum. In addition to that version, ConMet offers a 16.5-in. x 7-in. drum that weighs
Southco introduces tilt, swivel and swing display mount
Southco Inc. introduced its tilt, swivel and swing display mount (A Series), now available with an added feature that allows the arm to be locked into position for easy storage. According to the company, the A-Series mount is designed with a plunger that locks the arm securely into place. The locking A Series provides reliability
Mercedes-Benz will debut Metris at 2015 Work Truck Show
The Mercedes-Benz Metris midsize van will make its world premiere at The Work Truck Show 2015. Mercedes-Benz’s Metric is one of more than 100 new commercial vehicles and related products set to debut at the North American work truck event. Additional chassis OEMs with press conferences scheduled at the event include Ford Commercial Vehicles, Ram
Bridgestone Commercial launches Dayton commercial truck tires line
Bridgestone Commercial, a division of Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, unveiled an all new line of Dayton commercial truck tires. The new line consists of eight new Dayton patterns that doubles the product coverage of the former lineup to meet the diverse needs of small fleets and owner operators in a multitude of trucking segments, according
New Penske Truck Leasing location in Pennsylvania
Penske Truck Leasing added the company’s 18th North America truck collision repair center in the Philadelphia suburb of Fairless Hills, Pa. The new location is Penske’s second repair center in the Keystone State. “The facility serves the needs of Penske’s truck fleet and contract customers, as well as commercial truck fleets,” said James Svaasand, Penske’s
Work Truck Show details educational session offerings
The Work Truck Show 2015, held March 4–6 at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, has announced the details of its exclusive educational sessions. According to the show’s organizers, attendees can learn the latest strategies for maximizing ROI, evaluating new technology, controlling costs and better serving customers by attending these sessions. The Work Truck Show 2015’s educational
