Automotive Fleet
MenuMENU
SearchSEARCH
Enter keywords to search across all content
A professional portrait of Bruce Birdsell in a workshop/warehouse.
Articlesby Chris BrownFebruary 13, 2025

EV Shortages, Regulations, and Roadblocks: One Fleet Leader’s Battle for Compliance & Efficiency

Bruce Birdsell, fleet manager for Hermanson Company in the Pacific Northwest, shares his journey to find viable electric solutions for his mechanical contracting fleet.

Read More →
Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2022

FedEx Ground Lawsuit, Termination: Spencer Patton Responds

The owner of Patton Logistics and Route Consultant says that FedEx Ground is ignoring systemic, networkwide problems and is attempting to silence its contractors.

Read More →
Newsby Chris BrownAugust 29, 2022

FedEx Ground Sues, Terminates Agreement of Largest Contractor

Spencer Patton, of Patton Logistics and Route Consultants, has publicly challenged FedEx Ground regarding strains to contractor profits involving fuel surcharges and Sunday deliveries.

Read More →
Ad Loading...
Newsby StaffJuly 21, 2022

FedEx Contractor: ISP Financial Model Is Collapsing

FedEx Ground's largest U.S. contractor is calling on the Fortune 50 company to provide an increase in pay and a reevaluation of Sunday deliveries for its 6,000-plus independent service providers (ISPs).

Read More →
Newsby StaffAugust 3, 2020

Phoenix Motorcars Deploys Battery-Electric Cargo Truck

The zero-emission electric cargo truck, built on the Ford E-450 chassis, features a 105 kWh battery pack and 110 mile range and was delivered to C&V Contractors.

Read More →
NewsMarch 30, 2020

Tips for Construction Companies During COVID-19

As COVID-19 (coronavirus) brings countless businesses to a grinding halt, the construction industry remains resilient — even in the face of tremendous challenge.

Read More →