Tom QuimbyBattery electricBigger not always better when spec'ing EV batteries and chargersWhile it may be tempting to spec a larger EV battery and more powerful charger, it's not always needed and it actually may do more harm than good.March 7, 2023ProductsSimple, low-cost brake check device can result in big savingsChecking brake lights becomes a quick one-person job with Brake Light Buddy.March 6, 2023Battery electricMercedes taking careful aim at competition with all-new electric eSprinter cargo vanThe all-electric Mercedes-Benz eSprinter van is coming later this year with some advantages over the competition including safer batteries and a tow package.March 1, 2023Recruiting & retentionLoyal drivers in private fleets improving safety, recruiting and truck maintenanceThe National Private Truck Council points out how driver loyalty is helping to improve the bottom line for both drivers and the fleets they work for.February 23, 2023TechnologyArtificial intelligence robot gag reel is a much needed reprieveFrom robots to route optimization and self-driving capabilities, artificial intelligence is coming on strong in trucking, but as a blooper video from Boston Dynamics makes clear, there's still plenty of work to be done.February 23, 2023Safety & ComplianceBrake light manufacturer and fleets seek factory-level exemptionIntellistop CEO Michelle Hanby is suing the FMCSA to have her company's pulsing brake light device installed at factories.February 20, 2023Alternative powerThe long-haul segment is trucking’s biggest hurdle for electrificationTruckload Carriers Association Senior Vice President of Safety and Government Affairs David Heller warns that zero-emissions trucks are not ready for primetime as the Biden Administration pursues stringent zero-emission goals.February 17, 2023Asset tracking & managementSmaller fleets lagging behind in telematics adoption and missing out on an 'integral' part of fleet operationsSmaller fleets have been shying away from fleet telematics, but as Penske Transportation Solutions makes clear, Software as as Service makes telematics a more affordable option.February 13, 2023Battery electricElectric Peterbilt 579EV 'perfect fit' for major utility with ambitious emission goalsAll-electric Class 8 trucks had been confined to the ports in California until Southern California Edison recently announced the acquisition of their first electric tractor, a Peterbilt 579EV. Peterbilt expects other utilities to follow.February 6, 2023Battery electricElectric trucks as-a-service provide low-cost entry into zero emissionsFleet-as-a-service, vehicle-as-a-service...whatever the name, fleets can get around the high cost and headaches of transitioning to electric trucks by leasing through a company that can handle service, maintenance, charging and subsidies.February 2, 2023Previous PagePage 6 of 38Next PageTop StoriesBusinessECM Transport future in question amid Werner’s One-Way reorgWerner paid $142.4 million in 2021 for an 80% stake in regional carriers ECM Transport and Motor Carrier Services of Pennsylvania.Mergers & AcquisitionsBennett Family of Companies acquires Indiana fleetRegulationsFMCSA boss: 'We're going to bite off more than we can chew'Recruiting & retentionDriver churn costs fleets $13K, report shows. Is tech helping or hurting?RegulationsTrump's Dalilah Law introduced into Senate, DOT funding tied to state compliance
