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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 28, 2020

Penske Dash Has Closed

Citing "the ripple effects of the current situation" the service ceased operations on April 10.

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News•by Staff•April 28, 2020

Amply Secures $13.2M for Commercial Fleet Charging Infrastructure

As cities and corporations accelerate their adoption of electric trucks and buses, AmplyPower, provider of fleet charging solutions, secured $13.2 million in Series A funding from investors, including Soros Fund Management and Siemens.

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News•by Staff•April 28, 2020

Gasoline Continues Drop $1.77

The national average gasoline price dropped to $1.77, and only one dozen states carry an average of $2 per gallon or more.

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News•by Staff•April 27, 2020

NHTSA Gives 2020 Hyundai Sonata 5-Star Safety Rating

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently gave the 2020 Hyundai Sonata, and Sonata Hybrid, its 5-star overall safety rating—the highest rating a vehicle can receive.

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News•by Staff•April 27, 2020

Vehicle Modifier Recalls Ford Transit Vans Over Seat Belt Concerns

The seat belt retractor block-out zone for these Transit vans may have not been set correctly, potentially resulting in a seat belt that may not properly secure the occupant.

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News•by Staff•April 27, 2020

Video: State of the Fleet Industry Week of April 27, 2020

Today’s topics are highlighted by the impact COVID-19 has had on fleet total cost of ownership (TCO).

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News•by Staff•April 27, 2020

Navistar Recalls Commercial Trucks for Fuel Heater Issues

Navistar, Inc. is recalling approximately 27,421 model-year 2017-2020 International trucks due to an electric fuel heater malfunction.

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News•by Staff•April 24, 2020

IARA 2020 Summer Roundtable Slated for August

The International Automotive Remarketers Alliance (IARA) is scheduled to host its 19th Annual Summer Roundtable at the Marriott Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas on August 18 – 20, 2020.

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News•by Staff•April 24, 2020

Manheim Used Value Index Drops 9.6% Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Wholesale used vehicle prices dropped 11.8% month-over-month so far in April, bringing the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index to 125.2, which is 9.6% lower than it was at the same time in 2019, and could reach lows not seen since 2008.

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News•by Staff•April 24, 2020

U.S. Tire Shipments to Drop by 17.8% Due to COVID-19

Original equipment (OE) passenger tire shipments are now expected to decrease by 24.3%, while passenger tire replacement shipments are projected to decrease by 17.2% compared to 2019.

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