There are still a few misconceptions about autonomous commercial vehicles. They are not driverless trucks, but trucks that help make drivers' lives a little easier and roadways safer through the use of advanced technology. Jim Park takes a ride in Daimler's Inspiration Truck.
As it showcased its Freightliner Inspiration Truck automated truck, Daimler Trucks North America talked about sources for its inspiration -- primarily customers, but also other factors, including regulations.
Two approaches to utilization studies reveal surprising outcomes beyond cost savings.
The cost of fuel remains a tough line item to budget for. With prices currently at their lowest in years, what can fleet managers expect in the future?
Hawaii Electric Light Co. relies on its telematics platform to keep employees safe and help reduce operating costs.
For the second time in five years, the Ram Chassis Cab has been honored as Work Truck’s Medium-Duty Truck of the Year. Ram credits the win to the truck’s reliability and capability.
This Ohio-based heating and cooling company represents a good test case for an aftermarket electric drive system due to its daily stop-and-go service routes.
While some types of “green” vehicles have been around for a while, newer technologies on vehicles make resale value difficult to estimate.
There’s no getting around it — people get tired. But when they’re driving a truck loaded with thousands of pounds of freight, the risks associated with fatigue increase exponentially.
When Wayne Winton purchased a locksmith service company, not only did he make upgrades to the business plan, he also upgraded his work truck with a four-wheel drive conversion and a customized mobile office on wheels.
Cargo Transporters recently started installing in-cab satellite TV systems in some of its trucks and the driver feedback has been encouraging.
While not something to depend on, when available, incentives can help reduce the overall cost of a natural gas vehicle (NGV) fleet.
New diesel emissions control systems significantly reduce four main emissions at a lower cost. The technologies have the additional advantage of improving vehicle performance.
In California, electric vehicles’ zero tailpipe emissions are golden, that’s why Transportation Power Inc. has been designing and testing battery-electric heavy drayage and yard tractors.
Although GE Capital Fleet Services has had strong annual revenue growth and a significant product development agenda, its upcoming sale is part of a larger strategic plan by its parent company to focus on its core industrial businesses.
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