Opinion

Tracking fleet metrics can be tricky
As consumers continue to embrace the convenience of online shopping, the pressure on delivery fleets to perform flawlessly has never been higher.
October 26, 2023
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What does the future look like for near-zero emission commercial trucks?
Gasoline will continue to be a viable option in this decade but diesel will struggle with tightening nitrogen oxide (NOx) regulations.
October 3, 2023
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Using data to effectively manage your fleet, reduce operating costs
Merely having data is not enough. You need the data to provide you with actionable insights.
October 3, 2023
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Opinion
Plugged in: How electric fleets can predict maintenance issues with data
Manufacturers have been perfecting diesel engines for 130 years while viable electric trucks have only been around for the last 10.
September 6, 2023
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Opinion
Benefits of commercial fleet leasing
Vehicle leasing can free a company up to focus on bigger priorities and provide a competitive edge.
August 30, 2023
Opinion
Analytics critical during market woes
The greater problem isn’t the lack of parts, technicians, or even inflation. It’s strategy.
August 23, 2023
Opinion
Driver buy-in improves fleet-wide adoption of management software
When drivers feel disconnected or left out of the decision-making process for new fleet management software, it can lead to resistance and reluctance in using that new technology.
August 4, 2023
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Opinion
Thermal management maximizes performance and reliability for commercial EVs
Keeping EV batteries within the correct temperature range is best for the battery and business.
July 26, 2023
Opinion
Partnerships play a critical role in driving the autonomous sector forward
A closer look at the role partnerships play between fleets, OEMs and tech companies to accelerate the autonomous truck timeline.
July 13, 2023
Torc Robotics autonomous truck at the company's testing site in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Opinion
ThompsonGas demonstrates exemplary use cases for propane
ThompsonGas enjoys fleet savings with propane plus a more reliable fuel supply during hurricane season.
June 13, 2023
Thompson Gas Propane Truck
Opinion
Managing risk in the trucking industry
Risk management in trucking starts with knowing key factors of vulnerability and then implementing proven solutions.
May 31, 2023
Opinion
'Mandate madness' over electric trucks will fire up used truck market
The Biden administration's recently proposed emissions regs which favor electric truck adoption will make used diesel trucks king of the road and in turn may invite even tougher emissions laws.
April 19, 2023
Opinion
Maximize ROI by predicting optimal asset replacement windows
Maintaining thorough vehicle history on trucks and vans leads to more optimum times for replacement.
April 12, 2023
Opinion
Three pain-free steps to propane vehicle adoption
Roush CleanTech explores propane fleet adoption in three easy steps.
March 22, 2023
Opinion
Electric vehicle challenges expected to fuel 'rapid growth' for hydrogen
Hydrogen-fueled trucks are expected to experience 'rapid growth' as all-electric continues to struggle with range and long charge times.
March 15, 2023
Opinion
Artificial intelligence robot gag reel is a much needed reprieve
From robots to route optimization and self-driving capabilities, artificial intelligence is coming on strong in trucking, but as a blooper video from Boston Dynamics makes clear, there's still plenty of work to be done.
February 23, 2023
What goes up, must come down and that includes a robot at Boston Dynamics that took on and eventually conquered a scaffold obstacle course of sorts. Videos below show a gag reel and the scene where the robot emerges victorious.
Opinion
Extremists and nature itself expose grid vulnerabilities for electric vehicles
It's not just the challenge of having enough chargers in place to support a massive EV rollout—it’s the risk of power outages brought on by extremists and natural forces at large centralized grids that make it necessary to have a Plan B in place.
February 8, 2023
Electrify America charger down offline
Opinion
Toyota CEO out, Dr. Jane Goodall in
A visit this week to Toyota's media page revealed a major strategic shift that will hopefully pan out for its customers and environmentalists alike.
February 1, 2023
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