09 Oct Technology Provider Hopes to Strike Balance on Diesel Engine ClearFlame Engine Technologies is working to develop a diesel engine that runs on cleaner fuel without compromising performance. Read more...
09 Oct Refrigerated Carriers Finding Value With Electric-Powered Reefer Units The use of electric power to refrigerate trailers is expected to surge in the coming years, according to some manufacturers and fleet operators. Read more...
09 Oct Technology Used to Strengthen Truck and Trailer Inspection Procedures Given the importance of pre- and post-trip inspections, many fleets have implemented technology to guarantee drivers are conducting them properly and to transmit the findings early. Read more...
09 Oct Adapting to the Virtual Environment Societal changes — accelerated by technology and the ongoing COVID-19 crisis — are transforming the way fleets specify and operate equipment in both intentional and unintended ways. Read more...
09 Oct Telematics Strengthens Communication Between Delivery Driver and Dispatch Last-mile delivery for any fleet operation — big or small — is only as efficient as the communication between the driver and dispatch. Read more...
09 Oct Colorado DOT Starts Work on Military Access Project Colorado is beginning work on the Military Access, Mobility and Safety Improvement Project, which is meant to improve the infrastructure that serves the military bases in Colorado Springs. Read more...
09 Oct A Lesson in Idling I was presented the opportunity to drive the 2020 Ford Transit for a week. Read more...
09 Oct Amazon Unveils Prototype of Rivian-Built Electric Delivery Van Amazon .com Inc. unveiled a prototype of one of three electric vehicles being developed in partnership with startup EV truck manufacturer Rivian. Read more...
09 Oct N.Y. Leaders Break Ground on Intermodal Hub at Long Island Airport New York officials recently announced the groundbreaking for a project to build an intermodal transportation hub at Long Island MacArthur Airport. Read more...
09 Oct Honda Beefs Up Pickup, SUVs to Bolster Light-Truck Market Share Honda Motor Co. plans to revamp three key midsized vehicles — two sport utilities and a pickup — by giving them beefier looks. It also will play up their off-road capabilities in marketing to appeal to more-traditional truck buyers. Read more...