DEX Heavy Duty Parts LLC, a Volvo Group subsidiary, celebrated a grand opening of its new facility in Oklahoma City.
The facility joins DEX’s current facility in Advance, North Carolina to better serve owners of second- and third-generation trucks with recycled and renovated parts.
Located on 25 acres, the 153,000-square-foot facility underwent a $5 million renovation and up-fitting. The facility will employ 30 employees, 25 of which will be industrial workers.
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.
Production will start later this summer, and Volvo expects customer deliveries to begin later this year.
Alternative fuels, connectivity, efficiency—there’s been plenty to report on from trucking trade shows, but which topics stuck out most?
Volvo expects the plant to be operational in 2026.
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