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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•November 20, 2017

Video Safety Tip: Urban Driving

Here's advice, provided by State Farm and the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, on how to drive safely in central business districts in major cities.

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Videos•by Staff•November 19, 2017

Digging Out a Vehicle Buried in Snow

When removing snow and ice from a vehicle after a storm, some drivers summon their inner MacGyver and experiment with different methods to hasten their progress.

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News•by Staff•November 17, 2017

Tesla Unveils All-Electric Class 8 Semi Truck

Tesla says its new, all-electric Class 8 Semi will feature a 500-mile range on a single battery charge, can go from 0 to 60 mph in 20 seconds when bobtail, and is actually cheaper to operate per mile than a comparable diesel truck.

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News•by Staff•November 17, 2017

First Look: Tesla's All-Electric Semi Truck

Tesla’s new electric truck is a Class 8 daycab that features a highly aggressive aerodynamic design and all-electric drivetrain, and Elon Musk promises a 500-mile range. "You can go out to the middle of nowhere and come back." HDT's Jack Roberts is at the launch and has this report.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff•November 15, 2017

Volvo's 2018 XC60

Volvo's 2018 XC60 enters its second generation as the compact sibling of the XC90 with a stylish update that includes a bevy of new safety features, infotainment tech, and well laid-out cabin. Photos by Vince Taroc.

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News•by Staff•November 14, 2017

WEX to Launch Chip-Based Fleet Card in 2019

WEX Inc. will begin offering a more secure chip-based payment card to its fleet customers in 2019 and plans to test the new card in 2018, according to the company.

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News•by Staff•November 13, 2017

Video Safety Tip: Winter Emergency Kits

With temperatures dropping and snowfall forecast for many areas, now is a great time for fleet drivers to make sure their winter emergency kit is fully replenished and onboard.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff•November 13, 2017

ARI's Best in Fleet Symposium

ARI hosted its second annual Best in Fleet Symposium at the 1 Hotel South Beach in Miami Beach, Fla., from Nov. 8 to 10. Over 100 ARI clients attended the event. Keynote speakers included were former NFL star Emmitt Smith and Todd Graham, head of open innovation at General Motors. Read about last year's event here. Photos by Andy Lundin.

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Photo Galleries•by Staff•November 13, 2017

2017 Fleet Forward Conference

The inaugural Fleet Forward Conference took place from Nov. 7 to 8 at Miami Hilton Downtown. The event connected fleet stakeholders with technology providers and offered education regarding the rapid changes in transportation and mobility. Photos by Jasen Delgado.

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News•by Staff•November 10, 2017

DOT Changing Drug Testing to Address Opioid Abuse Epidemic

The Department of Transportation plans to add four prescription opioids – hydrocodone, hydromorphone, oxymorphone and oxycodone – to the existing DOT drug-testing panel for screening truck drivers and other "safety-sensitive" transportation workers. This final rule is to take effect on Jan. 1.

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