The next pandemic: Cybercrime
The transportation industry, where a lot of money changes hands every second, is becoming a big target for cybercriminals. If a fleet isn’t prepared for an attack, it might already…
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It’s never too late to start the EV conversation
Now is the time to open a dialogue with utility companies about electric fleet adoption. Utilities play a crucial role in supporting truck electrification. They can assist with fleet planning…
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Goodyear launches intelligent tire for last-mile delivery
Goodyear SightLine, initially targeted for fleets, uses sensors with cloud-based algorithms to communicate with fleet operators in real-time. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has launched Goodyear SightLine, the company’s first…
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Pickups: Bigger Dimensions, Blind Spots Mean More Danger on the Road
Photo via pexels.com/Andrea Piacquadio. Due to their height and long hoods, CR found some trucks had front blind spots 11 feet longer than those in some sedans, and 7 feet…
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Nauto Upgrades Driver, Fleet Safety Platform with New AI Additions
Photo via pexels.com/Lukas Hartman. The company says these collision avoidance and safety automation features enable more effective risk mitigation for drivers and fleet managers. Nauto, an SaaS provider of enterprise…
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COVID-19 and Driver Complacency Impact Auto Thefts
Photo via pexels.com/Kindel Media. Experts say several factors likely influenced the dramatic uptick in auto thefts. COVID-19 brought with it desperation, with large numbers of unemployed, and many disenfranchised youths…
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Call for Papers to Speak at the 2021 Global Fleet Conference in Miami
Now in its 9th year, Global Fleet Conference will be held in-person on Oct. 26-28, 2021 at the Hilton Miami Downtown in Miami, Florida. The Global Fleet Conference is a…
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AF Readers Sound Off on Vehicle Abuse
Credit: Pixaby Vehicle abuse is an avoidable fleet cost. This abuse is wide-ranging, running the gamut from damage caused from fluid levels being low, missing PM intervals, driving on underinflated…
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Keys to Servicing Last-Mile Delivery Vans
Photo: Adrianne Cordero, Wheelz Up With mobile servicing, AD and his crew regularly travel to Wheelz Up’s delivery vans and perform several oil changes and tire rotations at one time. With…
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New Alcohol Detection Technology for Fleet Vehicles to Arrive Late 2021
Photo via Unspalsh.com/Esteban Benites. The new technology results from extensive R&D and testing by the DADSS (Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety) Program, a public-private partnership between the Automotive Coalition for Traffic…
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