Kevin Jones (HWT)Class 3-6Westport Transit Van demo program offers fleets real a world look at CNG performance“Drive Now with CNG,” for fleets interested in the Westport WiNG Power System Ford Transit Van, is a free demonstration program designed to give the experience and benefits of operating on compressed natural gas.October 15, 2014VocationalDuracell Power Forward fleet: building awesome trucks for awful occasionsThey’re not first responders, but if there’s a natural disaster they plan to be on the scene early and to stay for as long it takes – and they’ve put together a hard working truck fleet to get the job done. Here’s how the Duracell Power Forward team did it.October 10, 2014Class 3-6EPA report: Truck SUVs pace light-duty mpg gains over past 10 yearsNew vehicles achieved an all-time-high fuel economy in 2013, the Environmental Protection Agency reported Wednesday, coming in at an average of 24.1 miles per gallon – a 0.5 mpg increase over the previous year and an increase of nearly 5 mpg since 2004.October 9, 2014HomeKEN BLOCK’S RAPTORTRAX SHREDFEST[youtube 5aeKdmw9W50?autoplay=1 nolink]October 8, 2014Class 3-6Ram van recalls: ProMaster for head restraints, Tradesman for airbagsChrysler Group is recalling a pair of its commercial van lines over problems with passenger protection systems.October 8, 2014Class 3-6DIY Transit Connect turned pickup projectLast week, after we featured the VW Tristar here on Fun Trucks Friday, the FTF staff got to thinking (always a bad idea): What if another van maker offered a pickup truck version of the platform?October 3, 2014PerspectivesDistracted driving: Survey says it’s not me, it’s the other guy?A new survey by Travelers Insurance shows that Americans are seriously concerned about distracted driving – not so much by their own, but by others’.October 2, 2014Class 3-6Ford Transit passenger van concept built for ‘captive’ ridershipSLIDESHOW: It’s a tough job, but Ford’s willing to do it: Law enforcement agencies looking for a way to securely transport prisoners between facilities now have an option based on the all-new Ford Transit.September 29, 2014Class 3-6Ford adds 1,200 jobs, second shift on Transit van assembly lineFord Motor Co. has fulfilled its commitment to the UAW to create 12,000 U.S. hourly jobs by 2015, announcing 1,200 new jobs and a second shift at Kansas City Assembly Plant, where the all-new Ford Transit is built.September 29, 2014VocationalFun Trucks Friday: the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of pickups, the VW TristarAmong the attention-grabbers at the IAA commercial vehicle show in Hannover, Germany, this week, Volkswagen unveiled the new Tristar pick-up concept. We can hope this multipurpose commercial vehicle makes it across the pond.September 26, 2014Previous PagePage 3 of 28Next PageTop StoriesAlternative powerCARB's withdrawal of its ACF waiver could expedite cleaner truckingEnding pursuit of the Advanced Clean Fleets rule and its zero emission mandate could expedite the transition to other low emissions solutions.Mergers & AcquisitionsTrimac acquires flatbed division of Watt & StewartRecruiting & retention'Rare' program helps wheelchair users get a CDLEquipmentFMCSA allows fleets to self-certify maintenance training with TMC RPsFeatured Sponsor13 Step Plan To Boost Tech Efficiency from Fullbay
