In this exclusive interview, Peterbilt General Manager and PACCAR Vice President Jason Skoog details the technology investments that are keeping fleets productive during this year’s trying pandemic and laying the groundwork for the electric trucks that Peterbilt aims to start rolling off the line by the end of the year.
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Don’t Overlook These Trailer Maintenance Items
A good maintenance program needs to ensure that your trailer is up to snuff. But because trailers are often out of sight, out of mind, there are several areas that are often overlooked.
Podcast: Volvo Trucks North America On the Progress Toward Electrification
The latest podcast episode in Fleet Future’s ongoing series on electrification features Brett Pope, director of electric vehicles for North America at Volvo Trucks North America.
Wilson Logistics Commits to 1,120 Autonomous Trucks
A pilot project between autonomous trucking start-up Locomation and U.S. fleet Wilson Logistics has gone so well, that Wilson said it will convert 1,120 of its trucks to the system.
Volkswagen’s Traton, TuSimple Team Up for Autonomous Trucks
Volkswagen’s VWAGY truck arm Traton SE recently entered into a global partnership with TuSimple for developing self-driving trucks.
Amazon Orders 10 Lion Electric Trucks
Lion Electric has reached a deal to delivery 10 battery-electric trucks to Amazon, with the first two to be delivered this year.
Five Traits of Effective Fleet Leaders
Strategic plans for 2020 have been scrapped. We continue to press on through this unprecedented period of business volatility, where change is the only certainty. Businesses are forced to cope with the reality of our global pandemic and dynamic leadership is more essential than ever.
Paccar Partnership to Provide Charging Infrastructure for Electric Trucks
Paccar will work with Schneider Electric and Faith Technologies to provide charging infrastructure for its electric trucks in the U.S. and Canada.
Three Ways Fleets Can Work With Educators to Solve Their Technician Shortage
Frustrated with the quality of technician talent your local school is churning out? Maybe you need to get more involved with the school to help solve the problem, rather than blaming the training providers and its graduates.
Your Questions About Electric Trucks, Answered
Despite the many unexpected challenges that 2020 has brought to every industry, progress towards electrification continues in the trucking industry.
Scania Launches Plug-in Hybrid, Electric Trucks
Scania, a Traton brand, has officially launched its range of plug-in hybrid and fully electric trucks with a focus on last-mile operations.
Bruckner Truck Sales Announces Acquisition
Bruckner Truck Sales has acquired Dallas-based U.S. Truck Parts & Sales LLC from owners Sonny and Chelsea Thompson.
Isuzu opens new IOS dealership in Pagadian City
ISUZU Philippines Corp. (IPC) recently opened its newest dealership in Pagadian City. The newly opened facility makes it the brand’s 43rd dealership nationwide.
Webinar: Driving the Digital Transition to Paperless Service Management
Watch the recording of our webinar, Driving the Digital Transition to Paperless Service Management, as we discussed transitioning into paperless service management.
Complex Fleet Electrification Challenges Made Easy
Electrification experts from UPS, Volvo Group and Shell map out a beginner’s strategy to building an EV fleet.