Kevin Jones (HWT)PerspectivesProposed Senate highway bill: What does it mean for local fleets, contractors?The Environment and Public Works committee last week sent its federal transportation package to the full Senate, putting a bipartisan stamp on the six-year plan in a unanimous vote. The bill, S.2322, “The MAP-21 Reauthorization Act,” now awaits action by the Senate Finance committee, which must find a way to pay for it in light […]May 19, 2014VocationalPickups high on LoJack’s latest theft recovery listLaw enforcement officials recovered more than $121 million in stolen vehicles equipped with the LoJack Stolen Vehicle Recovery System in 2013, LoJack reports – and pickups take up several spots in the Top 10 recovered vehicles list.May 16, 2014VocationalFun Trucks Faraday: A turbine-electric truck at work and playDon’t be shocked, but with lots of hard-working electric trucks in the news lately, the Fun Trucks Friday staff is all charged up and ready to explore the possibilities: from trucks to dragsters to Formula race cars.May 16, 2014HomeWrightspeed Powertrains video[youtube Dy1n6pUXpM8?autoplay=1 nolink]May 16, 2014VocationalDriver safety, cost savings are top priorities of fleet managersEnsuring driver safety is the biggest priority of fleet managers, according to a survey conducted at the 2014 NAFA Institute and Expo by GE Capital Fleet Services.May 14, 2014Class 3-6Chrysler Group recalls 644,850 Dodge, Chrysler vans over fire concernsA faulty vent window that could overheat and lead to a vehicle fire has prompted Chrysler Group to recall 644,850 vans built between 2010-2013.May 14, 2014TrucksSmith Electric gets cash, partner; EV production to resume this summerSmith Electric Vehicles, a Kansas City-based all-electric medium-duty commercial vehicles builder, has gotten a recharge – a $42 million commitment from lithium-ion battery producer and distributor Sinopoly Battery Ltd.May 14, 2014TrucksConsumers willing to pay more for sustainably-delivered productsMore than half of consumers are willing to pay at least 5 percent higher prices for products ordered online if they’re delivered sustainably, and 76 percent would wait at least one extra day for climate-friendly transport, according to a new study.May 9, 2014TrucksKroger adopts Westport iCE PACK LNG Tank SystemWestport Innovations Inc. is working with Kroger to meet the grocery store chain’s industry-leading environmental sustainability goals, providing the only tank system in North America that operates on cold or warm LNG, Westport says.May 7, 2014VocationalRyder, Quantum to offer new technology for CNG truck fleetsQuantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide Inc. has entered into a long-term agreement with Ryder System Inc. for compressed natural gas fuel systems that will help reduce costs and increase vehicle uptime for businesses that lease CNG trucks from Ryder, the company says.May 7, 2014Previous PagePage 13 of 28Next PageTop StoriesRegulationsGroup launches campaign against heavier truck limitsLegislative efforts to increase commercial truck weight limits have popped up in recent history and have traditionally been opposed by trucking stakeholders.BusinessMultimodal group established to modernize freight movementBusinessTwo rail carriers join forces, go after Memphis to Nashville truck freightEquipment controlsInternational kicks off self-driving truck trials with fleetsFeatured SponsorCargo theft is on the rise. Learn strategies to protect your trucks, trailers and freight.
