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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.

News•by Staff•April 22, 2020

Merchants Fleet Secures $50 Million in Growth Financing from Bain Capital Credit

Merchants Fleet has secured $50 million in growth financing that will enable the fleet management company to further accelerate its growth and expansion in the industry.

News•by Staff•April 21, 2020

GM to Shutter Maven Carsharing Brand

Maven’s assets will be transferred to GM’s Global Innovation organization, which will use them to develop “new fleet services” and “mobility solutions.”

News•by Staff•April 21, 2020

Freightliner, Western Star Trucks Recalled for Certification Labels

DTNA is recalling approximately 89 model-year 2020 Freightliner 108SD and model-year 2020-2021 Freightliner Coronado, 114SD, and Western Star 4700 and 4900 vehicles.

News•by Staff•April 21, 2020

Penske Updates Online Used-Truck Buying Experience

To support social distancing measures related to COVID-19, customers can search through an extensive online inventory, speak with an expert via phone or email, and schedule a safe delivery or pick-up.

News•by Staff•April 21, 2020

Today: COVID-19 Impact on New-Vehicle Fleet Ordering and Deliveries

Automotive Fleet and the Automotive Fleet & Leasing Association (AFLA) are hosting their second joint webinar, which is also AF's third webinar, on the COVID-19 pandemic.

News•by Staff•April 21, 2020

Ford Expedition Recalled for Seat Belt Issues

Ford Motor Company is issuing a safety recall for select 2020 Ford Expedition vehicles. In affected vehicles, the belt tension sensor in the front passenger seat belt buckle may malfunction and can lead to a misclassification of the size and weight of the occupant for the restraint system.