Aon announces last-mile delivery insurance program in partnership with CarrierHQ
Aon plc and CarrierHQ have launched their last-mile delivery insurance program. The companies say the program provides operators in the last mile delivery space with custom, affordable and continuous coverage solutions. Customers are provided a user interface and application process that is curated by a dedicated and experienced team. The companies say the program expands
Bestpass, Cline Avenue Bridge in Indiana to provide commercial toll volume pricing
Bestpass has partnered with the Cline Avenue Bridge in East Chicago, Ind., to provide a quarterly volume pricing program through end of 2021 that the company says can save commercial fleets and drivers up to 15% on toll transactions. The Cline Avenue Bridge opened in December and connects State Road 912 to Interstate 90 for
The (ever-evolving) list of battery commercial EV charging station OEMs (Updated!)
EV charging stations are a huge business. Some reports expect the market will be worth as much as $103.6 billion by 2028. That means there are dozens of options when it comes to finding a partner to help develop a charging station infrastructure for your fleet. Below, we’ve rounded up as many OEMs that we
Putting together a solid truck tire service program is a marathon, not a sprint
If the engine is the beating heart of the truck, and the telematics system its brain, then the tires are the legs, enabling it to complete its runs day in and day out. Like any good runner, you can’t expect to make good time on your runs, or complete them incident-free, without a good care
Autel announces commercial vehicle diagnostics tablet
Autel US introduced the MaxiSYS MS909CV Commercial Vehicle Diagnostics tablet, adding extensive hardware and software enhancements, including starting and charging system analysis software and hardware and advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) calibration software for multiple vehicle classes to the Android-based touchscreen tablet with upgraded processor and memory storage. The MaxiSYS MS909CV is an advanced commercial
PacLease introduces new fuel program partnership with personalized planning
PacLease announced a partnership with Multi Service Fuel Card for its co-branded fuel card, called PacFuel. With Multi Service Fuel Card as the PacLease fuel card partner, PacFuel says that its full-service lease and contract maintenance customers are provided custom one-on-one consulting to map out the best fuel strategies, and potential savings, the company says.
Bestpass acquires Maryland Motor Truck Association toll management program
Bestpass recently acquired the Maryland Motor Truck Association (MMTA) toll management program, adding more than 400 commercial fleets to its customer base. Since MMTA launched its commercial toll program in 2002, Bestpass says it has provided back office and toll processing support, including tracking toll usage and accounts receivable service and support. The former MMTA
Meritor to begin commercial truck electric powertrain production
Meritor Inc. says production of its 14Xe all-electric, fully integrated, commercial electric powertrain for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles will begin mid-2021. “The 14Xe ePowertrain has been tested in various conditions around the world with several OEMs, vehicle types and applications, so we can offer the industry a proven electric powertrain technology,” said T.J. Reed,
Bendix expands fleet access to upgrade program
Fleet access to the Bendix Upgrade Program has increased, as Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems has expanded its network of authorized upgrade centers (AUC). The network consists of dealers and distributors that facilitate the installation of the company’s advanced safety systems on existing vehicles. The growing AUC network now includes locations in over a dozen states
XL Fleet launches pilot program with Essential Utilities to electrify utility fleet
XL Fleet and Essential Utilities, Inc. are launching a pilot program to electrify two of Essential’s commercial GM vehicle platforms with the XLH hybrid electric drive system. The initial pilot will include installing an XL Fleet hybrid system onto a GMC Sierra 2500 HD pickup truck and GMC Savanna Express van. Essential, headquartered in Bryn
