Automotive Fleet
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH

News

Safetyby StaffOctober 26, 2017

U.S. Postal Service Using VR to Train Drivers

The U.S. Postal Service has begun using a virtual reality-based simulator to train drivers in its Brooklyn, New York, and Tampa, Florida, districts, according to the company that provides the equipment.

Read More →
Green Fleetby StaffOctober 26, 2017

Orders Open for Electrified Transit Van Conversion

Lightning Systems is now accepting pre-orders for its new zero-emissions LightningElectric system for Ford Transit, a battery conversion package.

Read More →
Safetyby StaffOctober 26, 2017

Waymo Cars Coming to Mich. for Winter Testing

The self-driving car company will take advantage of the state’s winter weather to continue refining sensors and other autonomous vehicle technology.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Global Fleetby StaffOctober 26, 2017

Geotab Analyzes Commercial Accidents in Spain

Geotab telematics data from Spain shows that 62% of accidents were caused by speeding. The cost of annual traffic accidents has reached 177 million euros and 2 million lost working days in that country.

Read More →
Operationsby StaffOctober 26, 2017

NYC to Test Ban on Curbside Deliveries

The city will also be expanding its off-hour delivery program for businesses that are interested in receiving deliveries during less busy times.

Read More →
Operationsby StaffOctober 26, 2017

FedEx Expands Same Day Delivery

FedEx has expanded its SameDay City delivery service to 1,800 cities in 30 regional U.S. markets, the company has announced. The move comes as competition with Amazon for faster deliveries is heating up.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Safetyby StaffOctober 26, 2017

UPS Opens Driver Training Center in Fla.

UPS has opened a UPS Integrad driver training facility in Lake Mary, Florida, to provide realistic training using virtual reality simulators and a replica of a small town known as Clarkville USA, the company announced.

Read More →
Upfittingby StaffOctober 26, 2017

USPS Awards Spartan Motors $214M for Delivery Vehicles

The U.S. Postal Service has ordered 2,000 fleet vehicles from Spartan Motors on a $214 million contract for two types of delivery trucks with Utilimaster bodies, the vehicle manufacturer announced.

Read More →
Operationsby StaffOctober 26, 2017

Voting Opens for Fleet Car, Truck of the Year

Voting is open for the 14th annual Fleet Car and Truck of the Year award, sponsored by Automotive Fleet. The ballot closes Thursday Nov. 2.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Operationsby StaffOctober 26, 2017

Trump Administration Moves to Establish Drone Policy

The Trump administration issued a memorandum on Oct. 25 directing the Department of Transportation to establish a program in conjunction with state and local governments to regulate drone operation in delivery applications.

Read More →