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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•May 21, 2018

Element Names Forbes CEO, Refreshes Board

Element Fleet Management has tapped Jay Forbes as its new chief executive officer to replace the retiring Brad Nullmeyer, and will reshuffle its board, the Toronto-based fleet management company has announced.

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News•by Staff•May 21, 2018

Fleet Financials Launches Redesigned Website

Fleet Financials has relaunched its official website to offer executive corporate management, and those managing large fleets, with an organized design that provides a more secure browsing experience and improves the way readers browse for content.

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News•by Staff•May 21, 2018

Massachusetts Texting Law May Not Be Working

Massachusetts police officers issued over 6,300 citations for texting while driving in 2017. Despite the fact that it is illegal to text and drive in Massachusetts — and carries a minimum penalty of $100 and as high as $500 — drivers appear to be undeterred by the law.

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News•by Staff•May 18, 2018

Mastercard's New Fleet Service Automates Fuel Spend

Mastercard has unveiled a fleet fuel payment service that is designed to reduce spend by integrating fuel and maintenance monitoring available on connected vehicles into the fuel payment process.

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News•by Staff•May 18, 2018

Ford Recalls EcoSport for Brake Fluid Cap

Ford has recalled 273 of its 2018 EcoSport subcompact SUVs because they have incorrect brake fluid reservoir caps and a European owners manual, according to Ford.

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News•by Staff•May 18, 2018

Ride-Sharing Lowers DUI Arrests in California's Big Cities

Drunk and drugged driving arrests have dropped by 32% in San Diego, 28% in San Jose, 26% in Sacramento and 14% in both Los Angeles and the San Francisco-Oakland area since 2011 due to the popularity of ride-hailing services, reports the Mercury News.

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News•by Staff•May 18, 2018

2019 Silverado to Offer Turbo Four-Cyl. Engine

Chevrolet's 2019 Silverado will offer a turbocharged 2.7L inline four-cylinder engine to help the truck achieve greater fuel economy, along with updated versions of its V-6 and V-8 engines, and a new 3.0L Duramax diesel.

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News•by Staff•May 18, 2018

Fleetcor to Implement Blockchain in Fuel Card Payments

Fleetcor Technologies, Inc. will test blockchain technology as a way to modernize payments for its commercial fleet clients, especially across international borders, as part of a new initiative with Ripple, which has expertise in the technology, according to the company.

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News•by Staff•May 18, 2018

Geotab Celebrates Iconic Bridges of America

Telematics vendor Geotab is honoring the most "Iconic Bridges of America" with 10 posters that show the spans in illustrations.

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News•by Staff•May 17, 2018

Ford Adds Voice-Activated Waze Navigation

Ford Motor Co. has updated the Waze navigation app with its SYNC infotainment system to allow drivers to use their voice to find efficient routes, locate cheaper fuel prices, and report traffic accidents, the company announced.

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