Leveraging BEV benefits on urban routes
City delivery is the ideal application for fleets to begin making the migration to battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). Shorter routes and slower speeds are among the many reasons why. City delivery…
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Volvo showcases hydrogen trucks
Betting big on hydrogen’s future, Volvo Trucks expects to have the electric vehicles available the second half of this decade. Daimler AG and Volvo have partnered to mass-produce hydrogen fuel…
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Working together on scaling EVs
Electric vehicles have made great strides in recent years, but companies still are deliberating how to deploy the technology at scale. Industry leaders must work together to reach a zero-emission…
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FedEx receives first 150 BrightDrop electric delivery vehicles
Last-mile delivery step vans mark milestone for parcel delivery giant, which seeks to make its PUD fleet all-electric by 2040. FedEx plans to eventually incorporate 2,500 BrightDrops into its operations.…
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‘Pilferage’ now the crime of choice among cargo thieves
While trailer and cargo container theft occurs, criminals are more likely to target drivers on downtime to break into their rigs, a Travelers specialist tells TCA audience. And the kind…
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Adding new technology requires driver buy-in, communication
Fleet leaders share best practices to retain drivers and improve performance through data-driven training and by opening channels of communication, during Endeavor’s Commercial Vehicle Technology conference. For drivers to accept…
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What drivers should do when they spot emergencies
Fleet managers must ensure their drivers know protocol in emergency situations. An executive from PrePass Safety Alliance details the steps drivers should take when they see an emergency. Professional truck…
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Suppliers set sights on enhancing tractor-trailer connectivity
Today’s fleets require increased asset visibility, ease of software integration, and the knowledge that their units are operating safely as one. Once upon a time, truck and trailer equipment suppliers…
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Oatly Adds Electric Trucks to North American Fleet
Photo: Oatly Oatly will add five electric trucks to its initial fleet in the U.S. After running Einride electric trucks in operations in Europe in 2020, Oatly Group plans to…
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3 Steps to Implement a Polyfuel Strategy for Your Fleet
Photo: U.S. Gain With a fleet inventory, emissions baseline, and the right partners, companies can address larger, strategic business questions Fleet managers must account for much more than getting product…
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