Bimbo Bakeries to Deploy Motiv's Electric Step Van

Motiv Power Systems, a provider of all-electric medium-duty fleet chassis for buses and trucks, announced a five-vehicle purchase order from Bimbo Bakeries USA.

5,000th DuraPlate Truck Rolls Off Line

WAKARUSA, IN – Utilimaster Corp. recently built its 5,000th truck body using its DuraPlate material. Comprised of polyethyiene plastic core that is sandwiched between two sheets of high-strength galvanized steel, DuraPlate is said to be stronger, lighter, and more durable than the traditional truck body construction materials of fiberglass reinforced plywood and aluminum.

5,000th DuraPlate Truck Rolls Off Line

WAKARUSA, IN – Utilimaster Corp. recently built its 5,000th truck body using its DuraPlate material. Comprised of polyethyiene plastic core that is sandwiched between two sheets of high-strength galvanized steel, DuraPlate is said to be stronger, lighter, and more durable than the traditional truck body construction materials of fiberglass reinforced plywood and aluminum.

Azure Dynamics Wins Hybrid-Electric Supply Deal

OAK PARK, MI - Hybrid-electric and electric vehicle powertrain developer Azure Dynamics Corp. announced it has signed a supply agreement with an Indiana company that manufactures commercial step vans and shuttle buses.

Isuzu Speeds Up Process for Alt-Fuel Truck Conversions

ANAHEIM, CA – Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. (ICTA) announced a new process that will enable Isuzu dealers to more quickly convert or modify gasoline-powered NPR-HD (14,500-lb. GVWR) trucks for their customers.

FedEx Operates Clean, Green Fleet

SAN FRANCISCO – FedEx uses 48,000 vehicles globally to deliver, as well as another 30,000 vehicles at its airport operations.

Landmark Reached in Production of New Postal Truck

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.

Finding Extra Fuel Economy Through Telematics

Using telematics and fuel card integrations, a fleet manager identified driving habits that helped improve one of his truck's cost per mile.