The USPS recently announced the finalists for a possible vehicle contract to replace the agency’s aging fleet. Among the expected names like Ford, Chrysler, Fiat, and Nissan is Cincinnati-based Workhorse Group. Reports suggest the USPS would use the vehicle-maker’s electric delivery truck with a range of 50 to 100 miles and HorseFly drones, which can […]
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s monthly report, the number of for-hire trucking jobs dropped by 6,800 in March, marking the largest drop in two years. Back in March 2013, the industry had a loss of 10,400 jobs, but April 2013 saw an increase of 13,800 jobs. In general, the economy welcomed an additional […]
A survey of 2,000 UK fleet drivers revealed more than half of younger drivers fear being replaced by self-driving vehicles. Fifteen percent of drivers said they would change jobs if forced to work with autonomous vehicles, while 23 percent wouldn’t change jobs, but they wouldn’t be happy about working with the driverless cars. Only nine […]
A new website, dumptruckloads.com, is connecting dump trucks to loads. Both dump truck owners and contractors can use the site to find services fitting their needs. Contractors can post and broadcast the loads they need picked up to a group of pre-selected truck owners. Dump truck owners then receive real-time alerts about the posted loads through text […]
NBC 7 reviewed federal audits and discovered around 260 instances of gas theft committed by government workers since 2010 totaling more than $2.4 million. The government workers, including two from San Diego, filled up their personal vehicles using gas cards that were funded by taxpayer money. The U.S. General Services Administration distributed more than 590,000 […]
The ICC Cricket World Cup kicked off this week in Australia and Hyundai Motor company is the provider of the tournament’s official fleet of vehicles. Hyundai is supplying 94 vehicles including the Santa Fe, a popular New Zealand family wagon, the i40 wagon, the ix35, the best selling small wagon in New Zealand, and the […]
The United States Postal Service is gearing up to replace as many as 180,000 vehicles in it’s aged fleet, and the contract could potentially be worth billions to the automaker who secures it. Each new fleet vehicle will cost in the range of $25,000 to $35,00, meaning an overall contract worth $4.5 to $6.3 billion. […]
Ford will offer two prototype cars to this year’s UK Autodrive, which will test out connected cars and autonomous vehicles. Both of the Ford automobiles are capable of vehicle-to-vehicle communication, something that could potentially change the way the world drives. The vehicles will aid in testing a public transportation system as well as help with […]
President Obama is expected to sign a trillion-dollar omnibus funding package that will officially start the restart rollback, a welcomed measure by fleet managers everywhere. Last year, the FMCSA issued a new rule requiring drivers who use a 34-hour restart only use it once weekly and take two 1am-5am rest periods during. The new funding […]
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is planning to study fatigue and safety performance in the wake of Congress suspending the 34-hour restart rule and is looking for fleet drivers willing to participate. The FMCSA study will compare the safety performance levels and fatigue of fleet drivers who take less than the two rest periods with […]
One of the largest concerns fleet managers have is keeping fuel costs low. Here are six tips fleet managers can use to improve fuel efficiency of fleet vehicles. 1. Use Anti-Idling Devices in All Fleet Vehicles. Nothing consumes fuel like idling. Idling can eat up an entire gallon on fuel in one hour. According to Omnitracs, […]
Although GPS tracking is becoming more popular on fleet vehicles, some business and fleet managers still aren’t sure if it’s an investment worth making. Not all trackers are worth it, but the right one can make a huge difference. Here are a few of the most common concerns about implementing GPS tracking in fleets debunked. […]
Mayor Ed Lee of San Francisco announced plans to add 40 more light-rail trains to the city’s fleet. This is in addition to the 175 new light-rail vehicles already planned for 2016. In the November election voters approved a $500 million bond measure to help with the city’s transportation infrastructure. The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency […]
NASA and Nissan are teaming up for a lofty five-year program to develop a fleet of autonomous cars that produce zero emissions. A joint press release stated, “Researchers from the two organizations will test a fleet of zero-emission autonomous vehicles at Ames to demonstrate proof-of-concept remote operation of autonomous vehicles for the transport of materials, goods, […]
We are officially halfway through the first month of the New Year, and if you haven’t made any resolutions for your business, now is the time. Your fleet vehicles have one job: Deliver a product or service efficiently and safely. To ensure your company meets its goals, focus your business resolutions on up-to-date on driver […]
Nissan is preparing to double the size of its electric fleet as demand for the LEAF and e-NV200 continues to rise worldwide. Because of the high demand, Nissan has actually increased the number of electric vehicle specialists for the public sector to handle the growing market desire. The new National EV Manager, Karl Anders, says […]
A Motorola study concluded that companies save an average of $5,484 per employee per year by utilizing fleet tracking technology. The savings was mainly attributed to an increase in mobile workforce productivity and enabling enterprises to become more efficient via a reduction in annual labor and fuel operating costs. GPS vehicle tracking systems can help […]
A recent survey conducted by National Windscreens, a UK-based automotive repair company, shows nearly 84 percent of motorists are in favor of technology that would immobilize a vehicle if senors in the car detect the driver has exceeded the legal BAC level. When purchasing a new car, 66 percent of respondents said they would specifically […]
