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Fleet Forwardby Chris BrownAugust 5, 2019

How Fleets Access — and Supply — the Turo for Work Trucks

Fetch is an on-demand peer-to-peer rental service for pickups, box trucks, and cargo vans. Cofounder Adam Steinberg says the commercial side is its fastest growing segment.

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Fleet Forwardby Chris BrownAugust 5, 2019

XL Adds Fully Electric Platform to 'Product Roadmap'

Eric Foellmer says XL's plan is to continue supplementing the electrification strategy of the OEMs, which includes its present hybrid and plug-in hybrid systems and eventually an all-electric system.

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Safetyby Marianne MatthewsAugust 2, 2019

How to Deal With Extreme Heat

High temperatures can lead to engines overheating, breakdowns, and tire blowouts. Here are nine tips for managing this hazard.

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Fleet Forwardby Chris BrownAugust 1, 2019

Which EVs Have the Lowest Total Cost of Ownership for Fleets?

Included in this groundbreaking total cost of ownership study for fleets are battery-electric models including BMW i3, Chevrolet Bolt, Nissan Leaf, and Tesla 3, as well as plug-in hybrid electric models such as Chevrolet Volt and Hyundai Ioniq Plug-In Hybrid.

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Telematicsby StaffAugust 1, 2019

How to Create a GPS Tracking Executive Dashboard

Find out how to create a GPS tracking executive dashboard customized to solve your unique business challenges, such as safety, driver accountability, and fleet efficiency.

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Vehicle Researchby Paul ClintonJuly 31, 2019

2020 Toyota Corolla: 5 Fleet Features

Toyota's 2020 Corolla, and its hybrid variant, present a good option for fleets seeking a compact sedan with excellent fuel economy.

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Global Fleetby Gregory Van TighemJuly 31, 2019

Telematics: From Research to Implementation

Three small fleet operators with diverse fleets discuss their needs for a telematics system, how they chose the right provider, and their process for implementation. Trio Forest Products needed to upgrade its legacy GPS track-and-trace system with new technology. Later, when ELD regulations were put in place, the Mesa, Arizona-based wholesale lumber supplier took advantage of the telematics provider’s ELD solution. The ELD tablet is visible next to the driver.

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Fleet Forwardby Chris BrownJuly 29, 2019

Let’s Not Get Too Worked Up Over an Electric F-150 — Yet

Yes, an all-electric pickup can tow 1.25 million pounds, but to deliver one with verifiable specs, at scale, and at a reasonable price point is a different equation entirely.

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Fleet Forwardby Jack Roberts July 29, 2019

Peloton Scores a Platooning Point

In Josh Switkes’ view, it's way too premature to write truck platooning off as a dead end technology. And HDT Senior Editor Jack Roberts agrees with that point.

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Safetyby StaffJuly 26, 2019

How to Deal with Blind Spots

Nearly 840,000 blind spot collisions occur in the U.S. annually resulting in approximately 300 fatalities, according to NHTSA.

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