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Work Truck Executive Editor, Lauren Fletcher, interviews the experts on the topics and trends that matter most to vocational fleet managers. She also meets with many “Faces of Fleet” to share more about the incredible people and their experiences in our unique industry. And for new or veteran fleet managers, check out the “Fleet 101” videos that dig further into the complicated world of vocational truck fleets.
Welcome to Truck Chat, your trusted source for the latest fleet and commercial vehicle news! In this episode, join host Lauren Fletcher, VP of Content at Bobit, as she brings you up to speed on the most crucial developments shaping the commercial fleet industry in July 2024.
Keeping safety a top priority needs to be more than a month-long effort. But that's not all – recalls throw a wrench into operations and we dig into which trucks and SUVs are expected to get the most notices. Growing our industry has also been top of mind and focus for commercial and trucking fleets, but challenges in attracting females to the industry remain.
Meanwhile, the automakers are hard at work expanding facilities, working to get the right vehicles into the right fleets, and working to increase their brand quality.
Topics covered this month include:
- Embracing Safety All Year Long
- Research Shows Trucks & SUVs with Most Recalls
- Growing Women in Trucking
- Toyota Texas Makes Big Investments
- SoCalGas Embraces Ford E-Transit
- Truck Quality Study Results In
- Goodyear Talks Tires-as-a-Service
- Bollinger B4 Gets EPA Certified
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Welcome to Truck Chat, your trusted source for the latest fleet and commercial vehicle news! In this episode, join host Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor of Fleet, Trucking, and Transportation at Bobit, as she brings you up to speed on the most crucial developments shaping the commercial fleet industry in June 2024.
In this episode, we cover many important topics for fleet managers and commercial vehicle operators. First, we highlight June 2024 as National Safety Month, emphasizing the significance of safety protocols. We provide an update on the federal consideration of reclassifying marijuana, which could impact fleet policies. The NHTSA's finalization of a new safety rule for light-duty vehicles is discussed, along with a preview of which trucks and SUVs are expected to have the most recalls.
Additionally, we share updates on Motiv's name change, new truck release, and leadership changes. Our Fleet 101 segment dives into the topic of truck tires and rolling resistance, offering practical insights. We also announce an upcoming webinar titled "Accident Fleet Manager to Fleet Fanatic," and inform viewers that applications for the Work Truck Exchange are now open. Lastly, we remind viewers about the registration for the Fleet Safety and Fleet Forward Conference.
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Welcome to Truck Chat, your trusted source for the latest fleet and commercial vehicle news! In this episode, join host Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor of Fleet, Trucking, and Transportation at Bobit, as she brings you up to speed on the most crucial developments shaping the commercial fleet industry in May 2024.
In today's news, learn about potentially reclassifying marijuana as a Schedule III drug. Fleet managers are preparing for the CVSA International Roadcheck, ensuring road safety and compliance. Ford has opened order banks for their E-Transit extended-range electric van, while Isuzu Commercial Truck of America launched a craft beer truck. Ram Trucks introduces the Ram 1500 RHO with actor Glen Powell. Lion Electric announces workforce reduction. Tips are shared for preventing cracked tires, and the benefits of an Electric Vehicle Safety Team (EVST) are highlighted.
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At Work Truck Week 2024, Tim Ellsworth, product planning manager at Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, provides a walkaround of the 2025 Isuzu NRR EV, the automaker's electric medium-duty work truck.Topics include: - Introduction to Isuzu Commercial Truck of America and Work Truck Week 2024- Overview of the Electric Vehicle (EV) for 2025- Enhanced Safety Features: ADAS System (Advanced Driver Assistance System)- Detailed Look at Safety Enhancements Inside the Cab- Exploring the EV Components: Charging Capabilities and Battery Packs- Understanding the Range Capabilities of the EV- Technical Specifications: Drive Motor Details- ConclusionFor more information on Isuzu, visit: https://www.isuzucv.com/en/index For more vehicle walkarounds from Work Truck, visit: https://www.worktruckonline.com/content/video-series/truck-chat-vehicles-moving-fleets🚚 Visit Work Truck for all the latest industry news and information ➡ https://www.worktruckonline.com 🤝 Follow and connect with Work Truck on social media! Work Truck on LinkedIn ➡https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/work-truck-magazine/ Work Truck on Twitter ➡ https://twitter.com/WorkTruckMag Work Truck on Facebook ➡ https://www.facebook.com/WorkTruck
Welcome to Truck Chat, your trusted source for the latest fleet and commercial vehicle news! In this episode, join host Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor of Fleet, Trucking, and Transportation at Bobit, as she brings you up to speed on the most crucial developments shaping the commercial fleet industry in April 2024.
This episode covers everything from the latest pollution standards announced by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to updates from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration affecting driver medical qualifications. Stay informed about resale values for top trucks and SUVs, insights from Work Truck Week 2024, and even learn to say "truck" in 20 different languages! Stay ahead of the curve and ensure your fleet is prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead.
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This episode of Truck Chat: Faces of Fleet features Tery Enlow, senior client partner for Growth Initiatives at ABA Technologies.
Enlow has been in the fleet industry for more than 15 years, most recently joining ABA Technologies at the start of 2023. Like most of us in fleet today, there is a bigger story to tell.
Learn more about his important role around the winter holidays and how Santa Claus has brought the magic back to fleet management. Did you know the sleigh actually runs on coffee?
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@WorkTruckWeekis an annual event for the commercial vehicle industry produced by NTEA. The event's history goes all the way back to 1965, when it started as a sales and marketing conference. After several iterations and growth, the Work Truck Show was launched in 2001. As the event expanded over the next 20 years, #NTEA started calling the entire week of activities “Work Truck Week.” North America’s largest work truck event takes over the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis from March 5-8, 2024. Work Truck sat down with Steve Carey, president and CEO of NTEA – The Work Truck Association, and Brian Tabel, assistant vice president of Marketing for @isuzucommercialtruckofamerica, to learn more about the event and how new and returning attendees can get the most out of the experience. Topics include: - Introduction to Work Truck Week and its history- Overview of the 2024 Work Truck Week event and its features- Fleet management challenges and how Work Truck Week addresses them- Importance of staying up-to-date with industry trends and technologies- Isuzu Commercial Truck of America's presence at Work Truck Week- New products and technologies showcased by Isuzu- Honors and awards presented at Work Truck Week
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What’s new with the automakers? Who won Fleet Truck of the Year? What’s happening to the Hemi? Will other fleets finally get their hands on Rivian vans? When can you test drive the latest fleet vehicles? Cue that confetti -- get ready for the 100th episode of the Top News Recap from Truck Chat!
Discover the latest work truck and van #fleet industry news and updates with our Top Monthly News Recap from Work Truck!
Join Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor of Fleet, Trucking, & Transportation at Bobit, as she shares the top work truck and van fleet news as of November 30, 2023.
🎙 This month's topics include:
- General Motors integrates BrightDrop to enhance fleet operations through GM Envolve. Originating from GM's Innovation Lab, BrightDrop, now a wholly-owned subsidiary, combines startup agility with GM's manufacturing expertise. Discover how this integration benefits major players like FedEx, Ryder, and DHL.
- Chevy Silverado: 2023 Fleet Truck of the Year! The Chevrolet Silverado clinches the 2023 Fleet Truck of the Year title from Automotive Fleet. Recognized for its power, efficiency, and work-ready features, explore why fleet managers voted this full-size pickup as their top choice.
- Vote Now: Work Truck's Medium-Duty Award. Calling all professional fleet managers! Vote for the top medium-duty truck in Work Truck’s Medium-Duty Truck of the Year award.
- 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger: Electric Revolution. Explore the features of the all-new 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger, boasting a targeted range of up to 690 miles.
- Farewell to Hemi: V-8 Engine Phase-Out by Stellantis. Stellantis phases out the iconic V-8 Hemi Engine from the 2025 light-duty Ram pickup truck lineup. Discover the replacements—six-cylinder engines, the battery electric Ram REV, and the all-new Ramcharger.
- Rivian's Global Electrification Invitation. Rivian opens the doors for companies worldwide to electrify their fleets with the Rivian Commercial Van. Learn about safety features, payload capacities, and the potential for reducing CO2 emissions in delivery fleets.
- Toyota invests an additional $8 billion in its North American EV battery manufacturing facility, creating over 5,000 jobs. Explore this pivotal project driving Toyota's global electrification initiatives.
- Enterprise unveils Enterprise Mobility, connecting diverse offerings under a new corporate brand. Explore the motivation behind this shift and its alignment with future mobility experiences.
- Michelin announces the end of tire production at its Ardmore, Oklahoma plant by 2025. Explore the reasons behind this decision and its impact on approximately 1,400 employees.
- Stellantis partners with Nauto to introduce AI-powered vehicle safety solutions for commercial fleets. Explore how this collaboration prioritizes driver and road safety.
- NMark your calendars for the NAFA Institute & Expo 2024 featuring a ride-and-drive and vehicle showcase. Don't miss this opportunity for professional development and collaboration.
- Nexus Communication and Bobit Business Media collaborate for the Global Fleet Summit. Stay informed about the upcoming summit dates and locations.
- Catch up on Work Truck's webinar focusing on Data-Driven Safety efforts. Explore the impact of technology, insights into managing driver behavior, and lessons from major fleets.
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At the 2023 Work Truck Week Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit, industry leaders, including upfitting giants like Knapheide, Wabash, EBY Truck Bodies, and Morgan Corporation, shared insights on how the Isuzu truck lineup seamlessly integrates with diverse fleets.In this latest episode, sponsored by Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, take a peek into the conversation led by Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor – Fleet, Trucking & Transportation at Bobit. Today's topics include: #1 – Ability to Upfit Everything: Our experts, Chris Weiss (Knapheide), Kevin Sumrak (Wabash), Nick Eby (EBY), and Seth Decker (Morgan), provide a comprehensive overview of what can be upfitted on the Isuzu Commercial Truck lineup today.#2 – Upfitting an EV: Discover the engineering perspectives on upfitting the NRR EV, exploring its benefits for fleets. Our experts share insights into this exciting frontier.#3 – Weight Reductions: Payload is paramount for commercial fleets. Learn about the innovative steps taken to reduce weight, alter materials, and enhance payload capacity on electric vehicles.#4 – Customizing Upfits for Fleets: In commercial work trucks, one size doesn't fit all. Explore how experts tailor upfit solutions to optimize the Isuzu EV chassis.#5 – Customizing EVs: As sustainability and electrification gain momentum, delve into customizing upfits for electric trucks. Our experts discuss the latest trends and considerations in this evolving landscape.
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What’s new with the UAW strike, and how is it impacting fleets? What safety initiative is the FMCSA working on? How can you reduce catalytic converter theft? How is one company working to increase inclusivity and diversity? And what are the latest in truck sales? Discover the latest work truck and van #fleet industry news and updates with our Top Monthly News Recap from Work Truck!
Join Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor of Fleet, Trucking, & Transportation at Bobit, as she shares the top work truck and van fleet news as of October 31, 2023.
🎙 This month's topics include:
- UAW Strike Updates: Understand the initial demands and impacts on major automakers and the need for contingency planning by fleet managers.
- FMCSA's $80 Million Truck Safety Initiative: Exploring the initiative's focus on enhancing truck safety through technological interventions and support for truck drivers.
- Combatting Catalytic Converter Thefts: Exposing a new solution that's working toward putting an end to rampant catalytic converter thefts in the industry.
- J3 Management Group's Minority Business Enterprise Certification: How diversity and excellence are reshaping the business landscape for J3 Management Group.
- Amerit Fleet Solutions' Collaboration with ChargePoint: The collaboration's role in providing maintenance and support services for ChargePoint stations across the nation.
- Latest Automaker Updates: The introduction of Ford's F-150 Lightning Flash and the comprehensive fleet management portal, Mack Connect, by Mack Trucks.
- OEM Truck Sales Highlights: Check out the sales figures and trends from Ford, General Motors, Toyota, and Nissan within the truck and SUV market.
- Truck Chat Video Series Overview: Stay updated with the latest industry insights and interviews through the diverse video series provided by Truck Chat.
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At Work Truck Week 2023, Walt Coulter, sales at @LegendFleetSolutions , provides a walkaround of solutions provided the "experts in protection."Keep your high-value cargo, tools, and equipment safe and secure in your cargo van with Legend Fleet Solutions. Take a tour of the @ford Transit and @RamTrucks ProMaster cargo vans and how Legend is keeping cargo and equipment safe while keeping the driver in mind. Topics include: - Door locks, auto lights, retractable steps, and ease of access. - Permanent locks that are anti-theft, keys are impossible to replicate. - Threshold plate and motion lights activated by opening the door. Battery saving by being motion activated, easy for drivers to operate. - Stabiligrip van floor with insulated wheel covers. - Safety grab handles that work well for any height driver. - Wall, ceiling, and door liner options that help maintain temperature and "reverse hail damage."- SlamLock, which locks automatically when you close the door. Drill-proof and even crowbar-proof. - Show your customers that your fleet is a "legend," too.- Securilock demonstration with dead or Slamlocking operation.
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What fleet-specific features can you expect on the Ford F-150? Which Nissan pickup is getting an 80s throwback? When will the last Peterbilt Model 389 be built? What company did Isuzu choose to partner with on charging? Do you have Work Truck eXchange 2024 on your calendar yet? And who did I interview last for Faces of Fleet? Discover the latest work truck and van #fleet industry news and updates with our Top Monthly News Recap from Work Truck!
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Join Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor of Fleet, Trucking, & Transportation at Bobit, as she shares the top work truck and van fleet news as of September 30, 2023.
🎙 This month's topics include:
- 2024 Ford F-150: Explore the upcoming features of the 2024 Ford F-150, including its impressive payload and towing capabilities, and how it enhances fleet productivity.
- Fleet Start Inhibit: Learn about the connectivity to Fleet Start Inhibit, a feature available for Super Duty and the new F-150, allowing fleet managers to control vehicle starts.-
- Ford F-150 Hybrid Success: Discover how the Ford F-150 has become the best-selling full-hybrid pickup truck in 2023 and the production increase for 2024.
- 2024 Nissan Frontier: Get details on the 2024 Nissan Frontier, its pricing, new features like the SL grade, and the nostalgic Hardbody Edition.
- Peterbilt's Milestone: Learn about Peterbilt's celebration of the 100,000th Model 389 production and the introduction of the new Model 589.
- Isuzu's EV Charging: Explore Isuzu's partnership with ChargePoint for EV charging infrastructure and the upcoming 2025 NRR EV.
- Fastenal's EV Retrofit: Find out about Fastenal's operational trial with ZEVX to convert pickup trucks to electric vehicles.
- Mullen's Electric Trucks: Learn about Mullen's Class 3 electric truck and its ambitious plans for additional vehicles, including the Mullen ONE compact electric van.
- Motiv Power Systems: Discover the Argo Series electric truck designed to meet medium-duty fleet demands and support California's clean fleet rule.
- Propane-Powered Engines: Explore the partnership between Stanadyne, Katech, and the Propane Education & Research Council for a propane autogas engine solution.
- Truck Chat Video Series: Get an update on Truck Chat's video series, including Faces of Fleet and interviews with industry leaders.
- Work Truck eXchange 2023: Learn about the recent Work Truck eXchange event and the announcement of the 2024 event, offering networking opportunities for fleet decision-makers.
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This episode of Truck Chat: Faces of Fleet features Exavious "Za" Farley, CEO and founder of the Black Fleet Network.There is still a major diversity gap in our industry. Enter, the Black Fleet Network, or BFN, a growing collective of professionals. The BFN is "a mosaic of professionals who drive the industry forward ... Our expertise is immeasurable, and our vibe is the substance that defines culture.” Exavious has been a familiar face in the fleet industry since 2015, including several years with Bobit, where Work Truck saw his passion for fleet and people first-hand.
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Did you know that 2023 was Isuzu’s highest build plan for all its models? With ongoing supply chain shortages and concerns surrounding new truck orders, find out more about what Isuzu is doing to continue to meet fleet ordering needs. Plus, we touch on Isuzu’s transition to EVs.
Take a peek into the conversation between Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor – Fleet, Trucking & Transportation at Bobit, and Shaun Skinner – President of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America; President of Isuzu Commercial Truck of Canada, and Executive Officer of Isuzu Motors Limited.
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What are the major updates from the top automakers, including Ford, Toyota, and Mack Trucks? How are parts concerns being addressed? What are the most stolen pickup trucks? What about the safest options? How many commercial drivers aren’t wearing their seat belts? And who is the keynote at DeliveryCon?
This month in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor, Fleet & Trucking at Bobit, shares the top work truck and van fleet news as of August 31, 2023:
🎙 Topics covered this month include:
- Ford is decreasing prices on Ford F-150 lightning due to increased plant capacity, continued work on scaling production and cost, and improving raw material battery costs.
- Former Apple executive joins Ford as head of newly formed Ford Integrated Services division.
- Toyota returns Land Cruiser to the North American market after a three-year hiatus.
- Nissan announces 2024 model-year will be the last for the Nissan Titan pickup truck.
- Mack Trucks Roanoke Valley Operations in Virginia is now certified and participating in Appalachian Power Company's 100% Renewable Wind-Water-Sunlight (WWS) Service.
- Fisker showcased its new electric pickup truck, the Fisker Alaska, during an event at its California headquarters.
- Stellantis introduces bproauto aftermarket parts brand, tailored to meet the specific needs of fleet managers and maintenance professionals.
- DTNA celebrated the grand opening of its new Redistribution Center (RDC) in Whitestown, Indiana.
- The National Insurance Crime Bureau notes full-size pickup trucks are the most targeted for theft.
- The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released the annual Top Safety Pick+ Awards to three "large" pickups - Rivian R1T, Toyota Tundra Crew Cab, and Toyota Tundra Extended Cab.
- Verizon Connect released a study showing one in 10 commercial drivers still do not utilize a seat belt.
- Are you registered for DeliveryCon October 16-18 in Las Vegas? Register today at https://www.deliverycon.com!
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This episode of Truck Chat: Faces of Fleet features Dain Giesie, assistant vice president of business development at Enterprise Fleet Management. Dain is far from a stranger to the fleet industry. He is responsible for strategy development, government business lines, industry partnerships, and overall marketing efforts. But did you know about his rodeo background? Born and raised in a small town in Texas, Dain grew up around horses and ranches as far back as he can remember. He doesn’t remember a time when he didn’t have a rope in his hand. After graduating, he continued the pursuit of his gold buckle dreams on the professional circuit before joining Enterprise Rent A-Car over 20 years ago as a Management Trainee.
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At Work Truck Week 2023, Scott Barraclough, senior product manager of E-Mobility at Mack Trucks, provides a walkaround of the 2024 Mack MD Electric truck.
Topics include:
- The Bulldog stands proud - copper color for Mack MD Electric.
- The same copper color accents throughout.
- Looking under the hood - replacing the diesel motor.
- DC Converter location for auxiliary power.
- Onboard charging options and cooling technology.
- SEA Electric battery back and 140-mile range with up to 230-mile range options.
- Checking out the medium-duty electric truck motor.
- Class 6 and Class 7 options.
- Electric air compressor features.
- Additional battery box locations.
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How does construction spending in the U.S. impact fleets? What regulatory and safety updates are coming that work truck fleets need be aware of? Who filed for bankruptcy? Where is generative AI being used in fleet management? Just how much did the Ford F-150 Lightning price drop? And what events do you need to get on your calendar?
This month in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor, Fleet & Trucking at Bobit, shares the top work truck and van fleet news as of July 31, 2023:
🎙 Topics covered this month include:
- Construction spending in the U.S. has increased, primarily driven by a shortage of houses for sale and a boost in spending on single-family homebuilding.
- The U.S. Department of Transportation has proposed rules requiring Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB) systems on passenger cars, light trucks, and heavy trucks.
- New green laws and regulations will impact the medium-duty truck market. The post-pandemic market corrections will temporarily flatten demand and growth for commercial vehicles, but introducing new regulations in 2027 will drive accelerated growth through electrification.
- Lordstown Motors has filed for bankruptcy protection due to a disagreement with Taiwanese company Foxconn over a promised investment.
- Geotab has introduced generative AI models into its platform, allowing customers to access on-demand insights on vehicle performance, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Ford is lowering all customers' MSRP of the Ford F-150 Lightning work truck. Improvements in plant capacity, battery raw material costs, and scaling production and cost contribute to the price drops.
- GMC has announced extended driving range improvements for the 2024 GMC Hummer EV 3X Pickup. The range has increased compared to the previous model year, providing customers more mileage on a full charge.
- Mullen has launched PowerUP, a mobile electric vehicle charging truck that offers level 2 and 3 DC fast charging capabilities in scenarios where such power is unavailable. The vehicle is based on a Class 5 truck platform and is available for sale.
- Work Truck eXchange and DeliveryCon are upcoming events for industry professionals. Work Truck eXchange is a platform for commercial fleet professionals to connect and collaborate, while DeliveryCon focuses on solving fleet pain points related to delivery market trends and operational efficiencies.
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At Work Truck Week 2023, Tim Ellsworth, product planning manager at Isuzu Commercial Truck of America provides a walkaround of the all-new Isuzu NRR electric truck.
Topics include:
- Introducing the Isuzu NRR EV platform for the 2025 model-year.
- Overview of the Isuzu EV platform.
- Starting at just $19,500, the platform offers three different wheelbases—132 inches, 150 inches, and 176 inches—for optimal versatility and load capacity.
- Choose from a 60 kWh battery pack setup, a 100 kWh option with five battery packs, a 140 kWh setup with seven battery packs, or go all-out with the 180 kWh configuration comprising nine battery packs.
- Isuzu has enhanced its automatic emergency braking, lane departure warning, and introduced a full-range adaptive cruise control system.
- Updated front grille, state-of-the-art LED headlights.
- Added steering wheel controls and driver-assist functions.
- Safest truck ever with added airbags.
- Coming in early 2024 for the 2025 model year.
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Who’s retiring, and who got promoted? What powerhouse truckmakers joined forces? Which vehicles are getting production ready? What electric vans did Merchants agree to purchase? And how much did General Motors invest in its operations?
This month in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor, Fleet & Trucking at Bobit, shares the top work truck and van fleet news as of June 30, 2023:
🎙 Topics covered this month include:
- Ed Peper announces retirement, successor named.
- Holman names a new CEO.
- Stellantis Ventures names 11 key investments.
- Four powerhouse truck manufacturers join efforts.
- Lightning eMotors announced the production launch of ZE4 work trucks.
- Production starts on Workhorse W750 van.
- Merchants orders Ram ProMaster Electric Vans.
- Mullen to develop a lightweight body for Class 3 EV.
- Tesla announces the ability of Ford, GM, and Volvo to charge up.
- GM to invest more than $1 billion in Flint manufacturing sites.
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At Work Truck Week 2023, Lance Hickey, Curtainside Solutions Manager for Kinedyne, LLC, provides a walkaround of the demo truck in the Kinedyne booth and its latest fleet cargo solutions.
Topics include: - Updates on the demo truck since 2022. - Curtainside family of products, starting with the Kin-Slider. - Enabling more driver efficiencies. - How to operate the Kin-Slider. - Premium curtain product using the penta roller. - Reduced weight when compared to a roll door. - How to track-system works using Kinedyne straps. - Kold-Front replaces strip curtains on a refrigerated trailer. - What is the Kaptive Beam system?
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At Work Truck Week 2023, Ishas Jolly, product sales engineer for Mercedes-Benz Vans shows off the all-new eSprinter for "fleets electric journey."
Topics include:
- Three modules of the eSprinter.
- Onboard charger behind the Mercedes-Benz logo, including AC and DC capabilities in one spot.
- Fast-charging capabilities take drivers only 42 minutes to get from 10% to 80% power.
- Two charging indicators, a lock symbol, and a visual indicator that goes from white to amber (charging) to green (fully charged).
- Multiple drive modes and regenerative braking options for flexible driving options.
- Five different regenerative braking modes can be adjusted through paddle shifters for optimal efficiency.
- Three drive modes for comfort, eco, and maximum performance adjustments.
- Looking at the motor - the brain and the power of the electric van.
- Two power variants for the electric van motor.
- Take a look at the 113kWh battery pack.
- Will be launched in the second half of 2023 as a cargo van in Charleston, S.C.
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At Work Truck Week 2023, Erik Nelson, newly promoted to general manager, North American sales & operations for Sortimo, gave us a tour of an upfit van on display, sharing storage and shelving options, new aluminum products, and a brand-new shelf for last-mile fleets.
Topics include: Folding vice and workbench plus multiple shelving direction options; SR5 and lightweighting options; Top and bottom of the shelf upfits, reducing shelving needs, cost, and weight; Ample tie-down and securement options and workstation and drawer station options; Mount to the floor only; no drilling into the vehicle; Inlay tool option for boxes or drawers; Sortimo partition options, including a door feature; New folding last-mile shelving options; First carbon-neutral product offering; Understanding the SR5A system (A is for aluminum); Payload considerations and reductions for electric vehicle use; Increased warranty offerings; Lightweight Canoo EV upfit options, including drawer storage and shelving system options; and Pro Click line-up of products - wearables designed to snap onto your belt via an adapter.
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What is the "Power of Choice"? How does Allison Transmission help provide commercial fleets with the options they need? What's new commercial fleets need to know about? And how can Allison's variety of packages help fleets accomplish the job it sets out to do?During a conversation with Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor of Fleet & Trucking at Bobit, Mary Kokosa, director of global on-highway product management for Allison Transmission, shared updates on the company's fleet-centric programs, details FuelSense 2.0, and discussed how fleet's wide variety of needs fits right into Allison's future. Today's topics include: - Allison Transmission is the only propulsion solution provider with “The Power of Choice.” Learn more about that program and what it means to commercial fleets. - Allison offers a variety of product offerings that fit the needs of today’s commercial fleet market. Details about the current products commercial fleets should know are shared. - Trends being seen today in commercial fleets regarding their product choices and current needs. - With gasoline and diesel prices continuing to be volatile, fuel savings is something fleet managers are looking for. How does FuelSense 2.0 help? - Detailing the variety of solutions Allison offers to help fleets with their wide variety of vocational needs.🤝 This episode of Truck Chat is sponsored by and produced in partnership with Allison Transmission ➡ https://www.allisontransmission.com/💡 Learn more about: Work Truck ➡ https://www.worktruckonline.com Work Truck on LinkedIn ➡https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/work-truck-magazine/Work Truck on Twitter ➡ https://twitter.com/WorkTruckMagWork Truck on Facebook ➡ https://www.facebook.com/WorkTruck
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What’s GM Envolve all about? How far can the Chevrolet Silverado EV get on a full charge? What’s new with Toyota, Ford, Mercedes-Benz Vans, and Freightliner? Who took over at Morgan Truck Body? And how many fleets said they would never adopt an EV? This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor, Fleet & Trucking for Bobit, shares the top work truck and van fleet news as of May 26, 2023.
Topics covered this week include: General Motors launches GM Envolve; Range estimates announced for Chevrolet Silverado EV; Toyota Updates 2024 Toyota Tacoma; Ford Updates Ranger for 2024 Model Year; Ford Joins National Charging Experience Consortium; Mercedes-Benz Vans discusses VAN.EA; Freightliner expands portfolio with eM2 battery-electric truck; Morgan Truck Body announces leadership updates; Merchants names new senior vice president of fleet sales & strategic solutions; Industry research: How many fleets say no to EVs? and DeliveryCon registration open; call for papers closing June 6.
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At Work Truck Week 2023, Drew Walker, Ford EV product marketing manager, provided a walkaround of the Ford Pro booth to share several new products, from pickup trucks to charging solutions, that U.S. fleets need to be aware of. Topics include: - Ford F-150 Lightning Pro with super mega frunk- Range and popular work truck configurations. - An abundance of available tech, in the cabin and the truck bed.- Starting the electrification journey.- Increases in availability and production.- Charging solutions for Ford Fleets.- Ford Pro's complete suite of solutions from charging to finance. - Futureproofing and optimizing electrification journeys. - E-Transit and School Bus Prep packages.- Growth in interest from public sector fleets and school bus operators. - Aerial bucket truck upfit options. For more information on Ford Fleet options, visit: https://www.fleet.ford.com/ For more vehicle walkarounds from Work Truck, visit: https://www.worktruckonline.com/content/video-series/truck-chat-vehicles-moving-fleets🚚 Visit Work Truck for all the latest industry news and information ➡ https://www.worktruckonline.com 🤝 Follow and connect with Work Truck on social media! Work Truck on LinkedIn ➡https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/work-truck-magazine/ Work Truck on Twitter ➡ https://twitter.com/WorkTruckMag Work Truck on Facebook ➡ https://www.facebook.com/WorkTruck
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What trends should commercial fleet dealers be aware of related to electrification? How did Tom's Truck Center prepare to sell electric trucks? What do you need to know about service department prep, timelines, and grant options?
During a conversation with Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor of Fleet & Trucking at Bobit, KC Heidler, President and CEO of Tom's Truck Center, shared insights on how truck dealers can equip themselves for the rise of electric vehicles in commercial fleets.
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What’s new with Toyota, Ford, GMC, Chevrolet, and Ram Trucks? What electric vans will Ryder be leasing? How will the proposed federal vehicle emissions standards impact medium-duty commercial fleets? And what’s the next vehicle walkaround we have ready for you?
Topics covered this week include: Toyota truck sales, solar power source, and heavy-duty fuel cell electric powertrain updates; Ford increases truck production, ups prices for Lightning models, and takes F-150 Lightning global to Norway; GMC makes 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel standard on Sierra 1500 AT4X trim; Chevrolet offers a trio of of-road pickup trucks with Colorado ZR2, Silverado 1500 ZR2, and Silverado HD ZR2; 2025 Ram 1500 REV debuts with 654 hp and 620 lb.-ft. of torque; Frito-Lay North America gets third-party shipment from Schneider National on Freightliner eCascadia; Ryder introducing GM's BrightDrop electric vans to lease and rental fleet; Lordstown partners up with Amerit Fleet on service and warranty; U.S. EPA announced new proposed federal vehicle emissions standards; Alternative-fuel research for commercial fleets open; 2023 Ram ProMaster van walkaround goes live.
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Check out this updated walkaround on the popular fleet van, the Ram 2023 ProMaster.
At Work Truck Week 2023, Dave Sowers, Head of Ram Commercial marketing, provides a new walkaround sharing updates fleets need to know on the 2023-MY Ram ProMaster cargo and passenger van. Learn more about the updates and upgrades to the van's exterior, important improvements to the front end, two levels of headlights, and more. Watch now!
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck news as of March 17, 2023:
🎙 Topics covered this week include Ford updates on BlueOval City mega-campus and Project T3 electric truck; Details on Amazon and Rivian van agreement; DTNA celebrates 750,000th truck at Mt. Holly plant; Mike Albert launches Fleet Electrification Referral program; CFI Program grant funds help with propane infrastructure; Michelin DDi helps reduce wrong-way incidents; Diesel fuel prices keep dropping; Adrian Steel walks around Ford Maverick and Ram Truck upfits; Register for Work Truck eXchange; and Check out DeliveryCon - Bobit's latest fleet event!
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck news as of March 17, 2023:
🎙 Topics covered this week include: Work Truck Names Ford F-600 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year; Isuzu Commercial Truck of America launches all-electric N-Series; Mack Trucks reveals Mack MD Electric; Hino expands M- and L-Series to electric offerings; Ideanomics and VIA Motors show of VTRUX and Proxima; Workhorse unveils W56 step van offering; Morgan Olson launches new C250 for Canada Post; Kelley Blue Book names top trucks for resale value; Beware of "Idle Offenders" with Xantrex and ZeroRPM; Register for Work Truck eXchange; and Check out DeliveryCon - Bobit's latest fleet event!
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What was the big news from Isuzu Commercial Truck of America out of Work Truck Week 2023? The Isuzu N-Series has a new electric option!
Shaun Skinner, president, Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, president, Isuzu Commercial Truck of Canada, and executive officer, Isuzu Motors Limited shares some major news about electrification in medium-duty work trucks.
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck news as of March 3, 2023:
🎙 Topics covered this week include: A New Wheels: LeasePlan USA and Wheels Donlen rebrand combined entity; Holman acquires Park Wood Managers; Ford Pro provides high-def views on Transit & E-Transit; Nissan uses heavy-duty BEVs to deliver vehicles; General Motors announces two-week halt of truck production; Goodyear launches first Electric Ready Drive designated tire; On the brighter side of fleet; Mopar Turns 85; history of battery tech; and generations of fleet; Work Truck Week (#WTW23) in Indy March 2023; and WTX: Applications Open.
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck news as of February 17, 2023:
🎙 Topics covered this week include: Ford halts F-150 Lightning production; Mercedes-Benz Vans focuses on electrifying all models, introduces #eSprinter; Mack Trucks partners with Heliox and Gilbarco-Veeder Root; Ram Truck names new battery-electric pickup truck with Big Game Ad; Shyft Group to invest $16 in plant expansion; General Motors and Global Foundries partner for #semiconductor chips; Geotab offers #ev range analysis tool, partners with Cummins; Uptake and Daimler Truck North America partner for DaaS; Hino Trucks and Hino Motors Manufacturing announce management updates; Chevin Fleet Solutions names new CEO; and the newest Work Truck articles on propane, tech and maintenance, and well-to-wheel emissions.
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck news as of January 20, 2023:
🎙 Topics covered this week include: New president of Jasper Engines & Transmissions; SEA Electric names new president North America ; Xos and Loomis electrify transportation fleet ; MEVCO and SEA Electrify help electrify mining fleets; Ford adds Edmunds trophy to Ford F-150 Lightning accolades; GM Defense & Rheinmetall Vehicles win a contract for prototype U.S. Army Tactical truck; Ford Pro adds services to fleet management program; Knapheide Manufacturing Co. celebrates 175 years; Stellar Industries now 100% employee owned; and diesel price update!
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck news as of January 20, 2023:
🎙 Topics covered this week include: Top 5 Medium-Duty Trucks announced by Work Truck; Ford F-150 Lightning named North American Truck of the Year; Edmunds names Ford F-150 and Ford F-150 Lightning top trucks; Car and Driver names Ram 1500, Rivian R1T, and Ford Maverick to 10Best list; evLABs and The Box Truck Network partner up; Amerit Fleet Solutions and Voltera partner on mobile fleet maintenance; Orange construction equipment brand Doosan is now called Develon; PG&E mobilized the largest storm response ever; Diesel fuel prices stabilizing in 2023; Work Truck feature articles out now -- license and title, engaging tech to boost driver recruitment, the ins and outs of safety recalls, and so much more!
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When it’s a cold day in the Pacific Northwest, what's a better way to spend it than behind the wheel of a beefy work truck?
In this episode of Taking the Driver's Seat from TruckChat, Executive Editor for Work Truck, Lauren Fletcher, gets behind the wheel of the new Earth Cruiser Overland Vehicles CORE Dual Cab Chassis for a test drive. Check out its capabilities and transportation solutions for your entire emergency or disaster response crew!
🎙 Topics Covered:
- Heading to the EarthCruiser headquarters
- Hitting the road in the dual cab truck
- Top of the world views anywhere you need to go
- Dirt roads and mud puddles
- Isuzu Commercial Truck of America or Chevrolet models
- Already being put to work
- From tough to torture proof
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck news as of January 6, 2023:
🎙 Topics covered this week include Ford raisesF-150 Lightning price for the third time; Ram Truck announces 2023 Ram 1500 TRX Havoc edition; Lion Electric completes lithium-ion battery pack; Kelley Blue Book names 2023 Best Buy Awards; Toyota Motor North America reports 2022 sales; Ford F-Series best-selling truck for 46th year; USPS to acquire 66,000 battery-electric vehicles; Drivewyze and BestPass partner for tolling; The top 5 states for a mechanic to work in; and check out the Brighter Side of Fleet in December!
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck news as of Dec. 2, 2022:
🎙 Topics covered this week include Wheels Donlen acquires LeasePlan USA; Ford F-150 Lightning Named 2023 MotorTrend Truck of the Year; SunRun adds Ford F-150 Lightning trucks to fleet; Casella Waste Systems introduces Mack LR Electric; Top 20 Hot Spots of Dangerous Parking from Lytx; Diesel prices drop, but will it continue; Trimble acquires Transporeon; Agero and Geotab partner on roadside assistance; Mullen Automotive enters partnership with Loop; and Amazon thanks delivery drivers.
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck news as of Dec. 2, 2022:
🎙 Topics covered this week include two weeks left to vote for medium-duty truck of the year; the brighter side of fleet; IIHS pickup truck side crash results; Mike Albert names new president; Mack Trucks North America names new president; Work Truck Solutions partners with Holman; Ford Pro offers Ford Pro Insure with Pie Insurance; EarthCruiser expands CORE lineup with dual-cab chassis; Lordstown Motors updates on Endurance electric pickup; Peterbilt and Kenworth offer online remote diagnostic management.
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Regarding work truck fleet #electrification, what are some of the major concerns, other potential solutions, and benefits? And what does the future looks like for alternative fuels and work trucks? Brian Tabel, executive director of marketing for Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc., sits down to chat with Work Truck's Executive Editor, Lauren Fletcher, about the future of electrification as it applies to commercial work truck fleets.
Today's topics include: Not all electricity is produced the same; infrastructure challenges; general fueling infrastructure history; the future of propulsion is far from certain; electric as a viable solution for work truck fleets; and what fleets can do today to reduce emissions.
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck news as of Nov. 18, 2022:
🎙 Topics covered this week include Truck Renting and Leasing Association files Amicus Brief vs. EPA; XL Fleet is now Spruce Power; VIA Motors Partners with EAVX on Class 2b delivery van; Lightning eMotors partners with Hevo on wireless vehicle charging; Volvo Group and Pilot Company join for medium- and heavy-duty charging network; Ram Truck to unveil battery-electric Ram 1500; Ford introduces 2023 Transit Trail Van; Kenworth debuts T680 Next Generation with Aurora Driver; Diesel fuel price stockpile update; and Voting open for Medium-Duty Truck of the Year award.
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This episode of Truck Chat: Faces of fleet features Erin Gilchrist, VP of Fleet Evangelism for IntelliShift.
Work Truck Executive Editor, Lauren Fletcher, sits down with Erin to discuss getting started in the fleet industry; the coolest title in fleet EVER; handling loss; being part of a big family; lessons learned from fleet; and the beauty of collaboration within the fleet industry.
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck news as of Oct. 28, 2022:
🎙 Topics covered this week include Ford Updates F-Series Super Duty for 2023; First-ever GMC Sierra EV Revealed; Texas Truck Award goes to 2023 Ram 1500; Lytx and Daimler Truck North America partner on tech; GPS Insight acquires Certified Tracking Solutions; Volvo Trucks North America introduce TCO tool; Modine Manufacturing Provides Tech to The Shyft Group; FedEx shuts down same-day delivery robot, Roxo; and Voting open for Medium-Duty Truck of the Year award.
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck news as of Oct. 13, 2022:
🎙 Topics covered this week Nissan produces 5-millionth vehicle in Canton, Ohio; GMC Updates Sierra HD for 2024; Ford Pro introducing 2023 Transit Trail van; General Motors creates GM Energy business unit; BHP Jansen mine gets battery-electric trucks; and Work Truck's 2nd annual safety study results are in!
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck news as of Oct. 7, 2022:
🎙 Topics covered this week include Work Truck eXchange (WTX22) takes place in Phoenix; the Last Call for the Ram 1500 EcoDiesel; 2023 Nissan Frontier updated and on sale; Lordstown Endurance electric pickup trucks produced; Xos delivers battery-electric step vans to Merchants Fleet; Who is "WITney" and how she is helping Women in Trucking (WIT); the Inaugural National Propane Day; and how work truck fleets are supporting Hurricane Ian relief efforts.
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck news as of Sept. 23, 2022:
🎙 Topics covered this week include diesel prices still high but dip below $5; Amazon and Infinium partner on electrofuels; Bollinger and Wabash develop a refrigerated electric delivery truck; Women technicians percentage remains low; FMCSA considers changes to ELD rule; and top fleet stories to make you smile!
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck news as of Sept. 16, 2022:
🎙 Topics covered this week include Ford Pro's new suite of fleet management solutions; General Motors joins the National Wildlife Federation; SoCalGas collaborates with Landi Renzo; technicians get retired waste collection truck; Mullen Automotive acquires controlling interest in Bollinger Motors; and the impact of electrification on work truck and fleet upfits
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck news as of Sept. 9, 2022:
🎙 Topics covered this week include the future of the small van; 2022 Toyota Tundra earns IIHS Top Safety Pick+; Work Truck sits down with VIA Motors; September 2022 issue of Work Truck live; NRMCA Mixer Driver Driver Recruitment & Retention update; NTEA shares Work Truck Week Dates through 2030; and Work Truck eXchange (WTX) registration closes soon.
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck news as of Sept. 2, 2022:
🎙 Topics covered this week include: Work Truck eXchange (WTX) applications closing soon (https://www.worktruckex.com/); 2023 Nissan Titan on sale; Ram and Wolverine partner on 'Built for the Driven' campaign; Kenworth publishes online bodybuilder guide; Bridgestone expands Tennessee truck and bus tire plant; Gatik collaborates with Pitney Bowes; Lightning eMotors partners with GoBolt; and Bollinger announces B4 medium-duty truck.
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top #worktruck news as of August 26, 2022:
🎙 Topics covered this week include: Work Truck eXchange (WTX) is BACK (apply for free now at https://www.worktruckex.com/); Geotab passes 3-million subscribers; Exro to purchase coil drive system vehicles from SEA Electric; Rivian discontinues Explore model of R1T electric pickup; Gatik to collaborate with Cummins on medium-duty truck advanced powertrain; DTE Energy welcomes Ford F-150 Lightning into the fleet; Drivewyze launches real-time severe weather alerts; and Smile: On the Brighter Side of Fleet
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Lighting eMotors announced its partnership with Perrone Robotics in May 2022 and order banks were officially open for “TONY,” an electric delivery van equipped for Level 2 autonomous travel.
Lightning eMotors invited Work Truck to its headquarters in Loveland, Colorado, to take a spin in one of these new self-driving vans.
TONY, which stands for “to navigate you,” uses a medium-duty Class 3 to 7 van converted to electric by Lightning eMotors. Perrone Robotics handles the autonomous part, with LiDar, radar, and heat sensors coordinating with the vehicle’s GPS.
States set the rules on how autonomous vehicles can travel within their borders. Many allow operation on a preprogrammed route in geofenced locations such as campuses and or cargo container yards.
TONY is already being deployed in Philadelphia’s Navy yard. Colorado is one among several that allow autonomous vehicles to operate on public roads, including the Lightning eMotors' FMVSS-compliant vehicle combined with Perrone Robotics' safety-certified and patented AV technology.
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top #worktruck news as of August 4, 2022:
🎙 Topics covered this week include: Work Truck eXchange (WTX) is BACK; Chevrolet introduces the all-new 2023 Chevy Colorado; Ford expands lineup with 2023 Ford Maverick Tremor Off-Road package; Western Star adds 57X to the "Trilogy of Tough"; GreenPower delivers EV Star CC to Workhorse; Drivewyze partners with Verizon Connect; Ferguson partners with Holman & Electrada; Wabash partners with FreightVana; and Faction partners with Point One on three-wheel delivery fleet.
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Don Emerson, president of FMI Truck Sales & Service, sits down to chat with Work Truck's Executive Editor, Lauren Fletcher, about current truck ordering trends, challenges, how to keep trucks on hand, and whether there is any end in sight.
Today's topics include: Current work truck ordering trends; Parts shortages and issues; Challenges work truck fleets are facing; How Isuzu is helping fleets move forward; Thoughts on the future
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck-related news as of July 29, 2022:
🎙 Topics covered this week include: New Faces of Fleet episode with Rob Minton of Geotab; On the Brighter Side News of July; GM Defense, GMC Hummer, and the U.S. Army; Pickup Trucks Struggle with seatbelt Safety; WIT Gender Diversity Study in Transportation; Strong Demand for Commercial Vehicles; Bridgestone & Pilot Collab; New Lightning Mobile EV Chargers; Work Truck eXchange (#wtx) BACK! ➡ https://www.worktruckex.com/
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This episode of Truck Chat: Faces of fleet features Rob Minton, head of connected car business development at #geotab.
Work Truck Executive Editor, Lauren Fletcher, sits down with Rob to discuss getting started in the fleet industry; moving from the OEM to the tech side of the industry; surviving cancer; lessons from life used every day; volunteering for and supporting Be The Match; hobbies and passions: cooking, pickleball & fishing; and Rob's favorite part of fleet.
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck-related news as of July 15, 2022:
🎙 Topics covered this week includes: Diesel prices dropping; ASE Celebrates 50th Anniversary; GMC Hits PNW Overland Expo, Launches New Truck; Businesses are passing on soaring prices; Walmart Signed with Canoo; Volvo Trucks partners to for medium- and heavy-duty EV charging; Greenpower Motor acquires Lion Truck Body; Truck Hero now named RealTruck; Work Truck eXchange (#WTX) is BACK!
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In this episode of Truck Chat, Louis Prejean, assistant editor for Work Truck, takes the Isuzu NRR and F-Series for a spin in Indianapolis. Learn more about the Isuzu work trucks, including safety features, how editors tested these trucks out, and so much more!
Today's topics include: Breaking down the medium-duty Class 5 Isuzu NRR Truck; Check out the F-Series; Trusting truck technology; Maneuverability testing; Acceleration testing, and more!
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck-related news as of July 8, 2022:
🎙 Topics covered this week includes: Top 8 Fleet Stories to Make You Smile; Celebrating 75 Years of Ford F-Series; Chevrolet Silverado EV Hits the Proving Grounds; Motive & Navistar Partner; Work Truck Week 2022 Video Walkaround LIVE!; Work Truck eXchange (WTX) is Back!
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work #truck-related news for the week of June 18-24, 2022:
🎙 Topics Covered: Working to repeal the FET tax; Texas DMV Offers Fleets Digital License Plates; FedEx Gets First 150 BrightDrop Vans; GM Defense forms a new entity: GM Defense International; The importance of taking pets to work; Work Truck Week video walkarounds live; Work Truck eXchange is BACK!
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At Work Truck Week 2022, Marty Nelson with Monroe Truck Equipment provides insight into the 2022 Ford F-350. Find out more about the updates Monroe makes to this medium-duty truck including its service pro steel body, and more. Check it out!
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At Work Truck Week 2022, David McGibbon, product engineering manager for Ranger Design, shared details on its latest product lineup. Find out more about lightweight options for electric vehicles, energy management solutions, drill-free solutions, and more. Check it out!
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck-related news for the week of June 11-17, 2022:
🎙 Topics Covered: Work Truck eXchange (#WTX) BACK!; J.J. Keller Research: Insight for Today's Fleet Manager; Western Start Updates 49X with New Options; Chevron finishes Renewable Energy Group acquisition; Samsara Partners with General Motors & Stellantis; Work Truck Week 2022 Video Walkaround Updates; and Fleet 101: All About Torque Video Launched.
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At Work Truck Week 2022, Kim Mathers, head of product marketing for REE Automotive, shares details on the Israel-based company and its next-generation electric vehicle (EV) platform. REE offers a complete light-duty and medium-duty modular platform. Check it out!
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This Fleet 101 episode of Truck Chat episode focuses on a commonly misunderstood term in truck fleets today: torque. Executive Editor, Lauren Fletcher, covers the basics of torque and helps you gain a greater understanding of the topic.
Today's topics include: What is torque? How is torque measured? Where does torque come from? What causes differences in torque? Why does torque matter to work truck fleets?
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck-related news for the week of June 4-10, 2022:
🎙 Topics covered include ASE Education Foundation launches Adopt-a-School; FMCSA awards grants for commercial vehicle safety programs; Terex Utilities announces fleet orders; Heavy-duty truck research on warehouse locations; Holman invests in AmpUp for EV charging; Work Truck's May/June issue is now live; and Work Truck Week 2022 video walkarounds updated.
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At Work Truck Week 2022, Marty Nelson with Monroe Truck Equipment provides insight into the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 4500.
Find out more about the updates Monroe makes to this medium-duty truck including its Smooth Ride system, air compressor updates, #dumptruck body option, and more. Check it out!
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck-related news for the week of May 28-June 3, 2022. This week's top news recap includes milestone truck deliveries, acquisitions, anniversaries, research, events, and so much more.
🎙 Topics Covered: - Kenworth delivers milestone T680 truck; Einride debuts electric long-haul trailer; Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus celebrate 90th anniversary; Wrench acquires YourMechanic; ASE celebrates its 50th anniversary; FMCSA Updates 49 CFR Part 391; Work Truck eXchange is back; 2022 Safety Study: Input Needed; Work Truck Week 2022 video walkarounds updated.
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Executive Editor, Lauren Fletcher, speaks with Brian Kinniry, leader of product innovation and technology for CEI. In this episode, we talk about a growing focus on driver safety, including: Driver-safety-related trends; the DriverCare suite of safety products; gaining visibility into driver behavior; making driver safety a priority; improve your truck fleet safety efforts.
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, shares the top work truck-related news for the week of May 20-27, 2022. This week includes news to make you smile, CPC4 thefts, biodiesel and diesel updates, a new safety study, and so much more. See what you may have missed this week!
🎙 Topics Covered: On the Brighter Side of Work Truck Fleets; Daimler Truck North America fights CPC4 thefts; Drivewyze and Verisk team up for in-cab theft alerts; IowaDOT sustainable biodiesel snowplows; Diesel prices level off but are still higher than last year; In memoriam: Roger Perlstein of Kinedyne LLC; Work Truck and Heavy Duty Trucking partner on a safety study; More vehicle walkarounds, now with GreenPower.
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At Work Truck Week 2022, Bruce Vasbiner, segment marketing director, medium-duty truck for Navistar, provides insight into the International eMV Series.
Find out more about the standard and available features, take a look inside, and find out more about its power options. Check it out!
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At Work Truck Week 2022, Lisa McGhee, business development manager for GreenPower Motor provides insight into the company's Class 4 electric cargo van.
Learn about the medium-duty electric van's options, capabilities, range, and more! Check it out!
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It's the 50th episode of Truck Chat! This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
🎙 Topics Covered: 50th episode of Truck Chat; Samsara & Whip Around partner; Ford Motor Company launches Certified Glass Network; Mack Trucks launches 'Electrify My Refuse Route' Program; Sensata Technologies PreView for Mack Trucks; EAVX & REE Automotive announce walk-in van prototype; REE makes progress toward robotic assembly; Terex Utilities debuts all-electric bucket truck on International eMV; and Work Truck Week Videos still being added.
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
🎙 Topics Covered include diesel fuel price update; NTP updates med-duty warranties; Goodyear Tires launches renewable WHA Endurance tire with soybean oil; Diesel Technology Forum shares advanced diesel survey results; Blue Bird partners with Lightning eMotors on med-duty electric trucks; Work Truck Week 2022 Vehicle Walkarounds.
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
🎙 Topics Covered include Ford F-150 Lightning towing specs; FMCSA tries for proposed speed limiter rule; May marks CVSA International Roadcheck; Is your cargo secure?; ATRI research discusses real alt-fuel emissions; Global Fleet Management Conference in June; and Work Truck Week 2022 Vehicle Walkarounds.
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At Work Truck Week 2022, Bruce Vasbiner, segment marketing director, medium-duty truck for Navistar, provides insight into the International MV Series with snowplow upfit. Learn about one of Work Truck's Top 5 Medium-Duty Trucks' new design, cooling package, enhanced visibility, upfit options, etc. Check it out!
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At Work Truck Week 2022, Erik Kremsner, marketing manager, Medium-Duty for Kenworth Truck, shared the Kenworth truck medium-duty lineup details. Learn about the all-new T280, T380V and T480V, and 4x4 T380 truck models. Check it out!
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At Work Truck Week 2022, Tim Wrinkle, construction product manager for Mack Trucks provides insight into the Mack MD7 Medium-Duty Truck. Learn what about its Class 7 capabilities, why live-power PTO matters, order bank and production info, and the impact of adding the Allison 3000 transmission! Check it out!
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Executive Editor, Lauren Fletcher, speaks with Shaun Skinner, president of Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, president of Isuzu Commercial Truck of Canada, and executive member of Isuzu Motors Limited, about his new position, trends in medium-duty trucks, and growth for the company.
Today's topics include Shaun Skinner's new addition to his already long title; What's new with Isuzu; Future growth and electric outlook; Current challenges, pandemic, and supply chain issues; High truck demand.
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
🎙 Topics Covered: Top 8 Fleet Stories to Brighten Your Day; Ford Launches F-150 Lightning Live; ThompsonGas Grows Propane Truck Fleet; AmeritFleet Solutions Partners with ZEVx; BrightDrop, FedEx & Guinness World Records; Global Fleet Management Conference 2022; New Vehicle Walkarounds from WTW22.
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At Work Truck Week 2022, Michael Pruitt, Ford Pro Chief Program Engineer, Commercial Vehicles, provides a walkaround of the 2022 Ford F-650 and Fleet updates for the 2023 model-year. Learn about the truck's standard and optional features and more! Check it out!
For more info on the 2022 Ford F-650 Lightning, visit: https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/commercial-trucks/f650-f750/2022/
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At Work Truck Week 2022, Tim Wrinkle, construction product manager for Mack Trucks, provides insight into the Mack Granite. Learn what that Gold Bulldog means, how Command Steer helps the driver, what the cab is like inside, storage options, and more. Check it out!
For more info on the 2022 Mack Granite, visit: https://www.macktrucks.com/trucks/granite-series/
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
🎙 Topics Covered: Countdown to Ford F-150 Lightning Launch; Sunbelt Rentals New Electric Trucks; Penske Truck Leasing and Ford eTransit Cargo Vans; eDriving, Sfara & Bosch Partner for Safety; New TA Fleet Universal Fuel Card; Diesel Fuel Prices Stay Up – How Long?; Global Fleet Management Conference in June; Work Truck Week 2022 Vehicle Walkarounds
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At Work Truck Week 2022, Mohammad Shebab, product specialist for Ford, provides a walkaround of the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning. Learn what the Mega Power Frunk is, the differences between the gasoline and electric models, battery options, range capabilities, and more! Check it out!
For more info on the 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning, visit: https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/trucks/f150/f150-lightning/2022/
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At Work Truck Week 2022, Eric Fisher, VP/GM of Shyft Innovations shares details about its all-new commercial grade EV solution that was purpose-built from the ground up. Check it out!
For more info on Shyft Group, visit: https://bluearcev.com/
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
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🎙 Topics Covered: Glencore & GM partner on cobalt; Vans & Step vans ripe for electrification; Heliox partners with Paccar Parts; Stertil-Koni raises money for charity in polar plunge; Work Truck's Editorial Advisory Board meets; KeepTruckin rebrands to Motive Inc.; Driver retention study open; and Vehicle walkarounds from Work Truck Week going live.
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This episode of Truck Chat: Faces of fleet features Kathryn Schifferle, CEO and Founder of Work Truck Solutions.
Work Truck Executive Editor, Lauren Fletcher, sits down with Kathryn to discuss:
- What a serial entrepreneur is
- How Work Truck Solutions was founded
- Being involved in the National Ford Truck Club
- Time spent fencing
- Lessons learned that impact fleet
- Kathryn's favorite part of fleet
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At Work Truck Week 2022, Brian Tabel, executive director of marketing for Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, shares details about the Isuzu Beer Truck.
This truck can keep beer cold and serve it up anywhere. Check it out!
For more info on the Isuzu Craft Beer Truck, visit: https://www.isuzucv.com/en/ultimatecraftbeertruck
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At Work Truck Week 2022, Drew Walker, marketing manager for Ford E-Transit, provides a walkaround of the 2022-MY Ford E-Transit. Learn more about the differences between the electric and gas model, charging and range capabilities, ProPower capabilities, and more. Check it out!
For more info on the 2022 Ford E-Transit, visit: https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/commercial-trucks/e-transit/2022/
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
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🎙 Topics Covered: BrightDrop vehicles get renamed; Ford hits the track with the F-150 Lightning Nascar pace vehicle; Xos delivers step vans to FedEx independent service providers; Kenworth partners with Cummins on natural gas engines; Samsara integrates with John Deere for agricultural fleets; Work Truck releases mobile fueling survey results; Participate in Work Truck's driver retention survey; Work Truck Week 2022 video vehicle walkaround going live!
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At Work Truck Week 2022, Dave Sowers, head of Ram Commercial marketing, provides a walkaround of the 2023-MY Ram ProMaster. Learn more about the updates and upgrades to the van's exterior and lightning systems, enhanced connectivity, upgraded powertrain, new roll-up door, added roof height option, and more. Check it out!
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At Work Truck Week 2022, Roger Perlstein, VP, sales and marketing for Kinedyne, LLC, shares details about the demo truck Kinedyne installed as part of its sales tool kit to show how to take advantage of opportunities to improve efficiency in trucking and cargo delivery. Check it out!
For more info on Kinedyne and its cargo management and control solutions, visit: https://www.kinedyne.com/
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
This episode is sponsored by Circle K. Learn more about the Circle K fleet card ➡ https://www.circlekfleetcards.com/fuel-card/fleet-card/
🎙 Topics Covered: General Motors creates a new organization; Holman Enterprises unifies seven business divisions; ChargePoint and Gatik partner on electric infrastructure; GoFor and Odin partner on electric delivery ecosystems; Zeem opens the first commercial EV transportation-as-a-service depot; Peterbilt adds Cummins B6.7N natural gas engine to Models 536 and 537; Ford introduces F-150 Rattler off-road for the 2023 model-year; and Work Truck Week 2022 video vehicle walkarounds going live!
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At Work Truck Week 2022, Tim Ellsworth, product manager for Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, shares details about this new truck. This medium-duty, Class 6-7 truck is available as an FTR or FVR model. Check it out!
For more info on the Isuzu F-Series, visit: https://www.isuzucv.com/en/fseries/index
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At Work Truck Week 2022, Nichole Kraatz, chief engineer of the Chevrolet Silverado EV, provides a walkaround of the top elements of this new truck. Developed from the ground up as a fully-electric truck on GM's Ultium EV Platform. Check it out!
For more info on the Chevrolet Silverado, visit: https://www.chevrolet.com/electric/silverado-ev
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
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🎙 Topics Covered: Isuzu Motors Limited names executive officer; Google Launches Last-Mile Fleet Solution, Cloud Fleet Routing API; Verizon Connect and Amazon Web Services Collaborate on Full Cloud Migration; 3G Shutdown Continues; Allison Transmission & FCCCCollaborate on Walk-In Van Program; EPA Mileage & Cold/Hot Weather Testing for Ford F-150 Lightning; and 8 Fleet Stories to Brighten Your Day.
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
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🎙 Topics Covered: Reflections on Work Truck Week; Ford wins Medium-Duty Truck of the Year; Isuzu N-Series & Acela updates; New Ram ProMaster; Mack Trucks expands Allison offering; Ford Pro launches six new chargers; New step van from SEA Electric; New partnerships from Lion Electric; Geotab and Stellantispartner; and Navistar standardizes factory telematics.
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This episode of Truck Chat: Faces of Fleet features two of Buyers Products Plant Mangers, Joe Mossbarger and Brian Seeley.
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Work Truck Executive Editor, Lauren Fletcher, sits down with Joe and Brian to discuss: Getting into fleet, spending time on two wheels, taking biking lessons to work, connecting with team members through biking, and shares some crash tales.
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
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🎙 Topics Covered: - DHL Express installs solar panels on U.S. trucks; Zeus Electric Chassis builds trucks for a utility fleet; U.S. Dept. of Labor Partners with ATA; @Kelley Blue Book announces 2022 resale awards; @Work Truck pulse survey on video telematics; The brighter side of fleet.
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In this episode of Truck Chat brought to you by Work Truck, Executive Editor, Lauren Fletcher, speaks with Tim Ellsworth, manager, product planning for Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, about what's going on with medium-duty trucks and Isuzu's Class 7 offering.
This Truck Chat episode is sponsored by and produced in partnership with Isuzu. 🤝
Today's topics include: Trends in today's medium-duty truck market; What's new with Isuzu; Cummins and Isuzu work together; Top benefits and vocations of the Class 7 Isuzu F Series; and more!
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
0:30 Welcome & introduction of Tim Ellsworth
0:55 Trends in today's medium-duty truck market
1:26 What's new with Isuzu in medium-duty
2:20 @CumminsEngines and Isuzu in medium-duty
3:22 Exciting components and powertrain options
4:31 Top vocational benefits and uses
5:30 Thank you and conclusion
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
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🎙 Topics Covered: @AT&T 3G network shutdown; @CumminsEngines buys Meritor; IIHS Names Top Safety Pick awards; Carrier Transicold makes telematics standard; CVSA International Roadcheck coming; New Faces of Fleet with Lance Gillies of @EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles; Work Truck Week is coming soon.
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This Truck Chat Faces of Fleet episode features the CEO and Founder of @EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles, Lance Gillies.
Work Truck Executive Editor, Lauren Fletcher, sits down with Lance to discuss: Getting into overlanding, being chased by crocodiles(!?!), envisioning EarthCruiser, adding CORE to the EarthCruiser equation, giving back to the local community, lessons learned from fleets, and more!
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
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🎙 Topics Covered:
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Mack Truck's 5,000th MD
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Zero-emission truck deployment concerns
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Anheuser-Busch's zero-emissions deliveries
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Cummins fuel-agnostic strategy
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Work Truck's Maintenance Study
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Work Truck Week is coming
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
🎙 Topics Covered: - Imaginnovate Spins off Fleet Enable - ELMS Executive Changes - Ram Revolution Website launched - Mack Trucks Vehicle-as-a-Service program - Ford eTransit Shipping - Lightning eMotors & GM - Reader Survey on Telematics
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
🎙 Topics Covered: - Ford and F-Series partner with Sunrun for backup home power. - Toyota auctions two of the first i-Force Max Tundras for charity. - 2022 Nissan Pricing is announced. - Winter weather and lift safety. - A new readership survey was announced.
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
🎙 Topics Covered:
- The state of national average diesel fuel prices.
- Ford PRo and Sonoma County begin a pilot program.
- GM announces a $7 billion dollar investment in electric vehicle and battery plants.
- iForce Max Toyota Tundra
- Work Truck kicks off the inaugural Editorial Advisory Board.
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
0:25 National Average Diesel Fuel Prices
1:16 Ford Pro and Sonoma County Begin Pilot
2:02 GM Announces $7B Investment in EV and Battery Plants
2:44 iForce Max Toyota Tundra 3:44 Work Truck Kicks Off Editorial Advisory Board
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
🎙 Topics Covered:
- Automaker news from Ford Motor Company and General Motors.
- Bollinger Motors postpones consumer trucks.
- Initiatives for driver retention and hiring.
- Test drive of EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles CORE Chassis.
- Much more!
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
0:37 Ford and ADT invest in Canopy
1:14 GM Launches online parts marketplace
1:34 Bollinger announces news on Instagram
2:12 New driver retention and hiring initiatives
2:50 New FMCSA Deputy Administrator named
3:36 In the Driver's Seat: CORE Chassis
4:17 Upcoming Fleet Electrification Webinar!
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In this episode of Taking the Driver's Seat, Executive Editor for Work Truck, Lauren Fletcher, gets behind the wheel of the new EarthCruiser Overland Vehicles CORE Truck to test its feature-packed versatility and assess its capabilities for work truck fleets.
🎙 Topics Covered:
- Overview of the EarthCruiser CORE Chassis.
- The ease of repair and maintenance of CORE trucks.
- Enhancements to the CORE truck.
- Test driving the CORE truck.
- Much more!
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
0:32 The EarthCruiser CORE Chassis
2:23 The Easy Repair and Maintenance of CORE Trucks
3:08 Additional Enhancements of CORE Trucks
3:32 Testing the CORE Truck
5:05 The Cost of the CORE Truck
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
🎙 Topics Covered:
- Finalists Announced for Medium-Duty Truck of the Year.
- Diesel Prices Go Up Even More.
- Thermo King announces Lower GWP Refrigerant.
- Ford Bronco and Maverick Win 2022 Awards.
- Much more!
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
0:36 Finalists Announced for Medium-Duty Truck of the Year
1:31 Diesel Prices Go Up Even More
2:03 Transitcold Helps Fleets with 3G Upgrade
2:39 Thermo King Announces Lower GWP Refrigerant
3:34 Vicinity Motor Corp Receives Orders for VMC Optimal E
4:21 Ford Bronco and Maverick Win 2022 Awards
5:02 Upcoming Fleet Electrification Webinar!
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
Topics Covered:
- GM Announces 2024 Silverado EV.
- Lightning Motors announces the Lightning eChassis, an all-new rolling chassis purpose-built for commercial EV applications.
- BrightDrop announces thousands of new van orders.
- Much more!
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
0:35 GM Announces 2024 Silverado EV
0:55 F-150 Lightning Fleet Order Bank
1:35 Lightning Motors Announces Lightning eChassis
2:03 BrightDrop Announces Thousands of Van Orders
2:45 Rivian Expanding Manufacturing Operations in the U.S.
3:14 NY and Mass. Adopt Advanced Clean Trucks Rule
3:42 Goodyear Making Strides Towards 100% Sustainability
4:05 ASE Celebrates 50th Anniversary
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
Topics Covered:
- CARB's new emissions rules.
- Kenworth helps with EV funding assistance.
- Goodyear collaborates with Monolith.
- December issue hits the digital newsstands.
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
0:19 CARB's emission rule updates
1:07 Kenworth's EV assistance
1:57 Merchants teams with Xos
2:33 Geotab & Ford for ELDs
3:06 Goodyear collabs with Monolith
3:54 Voting Closes, December issue out
4:43 Thank you to readers and listeners
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
Topics Covered:
- New fleet mergers and acquisitions.
- BrightDrop opens its first dealership.
- Trial of simulated autonomous vehicles.
- Work Truck launches first editorial advisory board!
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
0:17 Mergers and Acquisitions
1:00 BrightDrop Opens First Dealership
1:22 Successful Testing for the Electronic Stability Control System
1:56 Trial of Simulated Autonomous Vehicles
2:54 Daimler Developing Scalable Autonomous Truck Platform
3:38 Work Truck’s First Editorial Advisory Board!
4:27 HDT Announces 2021 Emerging Leader Awards
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In this special Faces of Fleet Truck Chat episode, we learn more about the woman behind Work Truck, Lauren Fletcher!
Audience Engagement Director, Lance Holt, sits down with Lauren to discuss:
- How Lauren got her start in publishing.
- Her transition into the fleet industry.
- Lauren's favorite topics to cover for Work Truck.
- Her aerial hobby outside of work.
- The Future of the Work Truck industry.
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
1:00 How Lauren Got Her Start in Publishing
1:54 How Lauren Started in the Fleet Industry
3:11 Lauren’s Favorite Thing About the Work Truck Industry
4:35 Favorite Topics to Cover in the Industry
5:51 An Aerial Artist
7:38 The Future of the Work Truck Industry
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
Topics Covered:
- The Advanced Clean Truck Rule.
- Booster customers converting to renewable fuels.
- Peterbilt developing more ARTech augmented reality tools.
- Electric Last Mile Solutions receives substantial PO from Zeeba.
- Mickey Truck Bodies expands its Van Body division.
- Medium-Duty Truck of the Year voting is now open!
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
0:27 The Advanced Clean Truck Rule
1:19 Booster Converts 90 Diesel Customers to Renewable Fuels
1:46 Peterbilt Develops 200 ARTech Augmented Reality Tools
2:19 Electric Last Mile Solutions Receives Zeeba PO
2:44 Mickey Truck Bodies Launches Van Body Expansion
3:21 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year Voting Open!
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This Truck Chat Faces of Fleet episode features Truck Ordering Manager of Element Fleet Management, Sarah Carlson!
Work Truck Executive Editor, Lauren Fletcher, speaks with Sarah about:
- The relationships in the trucking industry.
- What is chainsaw racing?
- Advice for finding a hobby.
- The obsession with power wagons.
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🏫 Learn more about Element Fleet Management.
🎥 Watch Sarah race!
➡ Jake and Sarah Race
➡ Burnett County Fair at Grantsburg Chainsaw Races
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱0:00 The Relationships in the Trucking Industry
0:43 Welcome to Faces of Fleet
1:40 What Is Chainsaw Racing?
2:19 Lessons Learned from Chainsaw Racing Used in Trucking
3:05 How Does a Hobby Help with Work-Life Balance?
3:45 Has Chainsaw Racing Connected You to Customers?
4:17 Advice for Finding a Hobby
5:18 The Obsession with Power Wagons
6:15 Favorite Part of the Fleet Industry
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
Topics Covered:
- Ford Pro offers complimentary telematics solutions to commercial customers.
- 2022 RAM 1500 makes top ten best vehicle list again.
- Amazon begins shifting towards renewable gas.
- Waymo Via expands UPS partnership.
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱0:00 Introduction
0:16 Ford Pro Complimentary Telematics Solutions
1:00 2022 RAM 1500 Makes Top Ten Best Vehicles List
1:39 Amazon Begins Shifting Towards Renewable Gas
2:39 Merchants Fleet Reserves 5,400 BrightDrop EV410s
3:06 Waymo VR Expands UPS Partnership
3:36 Autonomous Vehicles Coming to Construction Sites
4:16 Navistar Launches International Truck Uptime Academy
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This Truck Chat Faces of Fleet episode features the Founder of Bleat, Mysty Langford.
Work Truck Executive Editor, Lauren Fletcher, sits down with Mysty to discuss:
- Growing up with parents in trucking.
- Mysty's experience as a hitchhiker.
- What inspired Mysty to build an app for fleet and the challenges she faced during the process.
- The Amazing Woman Program.
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱0:00 Coming up…
0:27 Introduction
1:20 Growing Up with Truck Driving Parents
2:44 Mysty’s Experience as a Hitchhiker
4:07 What Inspired Mysty to Build an App for Fleet
5:03 What the App Building Process Was Like
5:38 Challenges That Mysty Didn’t Expect Building an App
6:34 The Amazing Woman Program
7:41 Mysty’s Favorite Part of the Fleet Industry
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
Topics Covered:
- Gatik and @Walmart achieve driverless deliveries.
- Safe driving tips for winter.
- @Ford Motor Company launches F-150 Lightning Strike Anywhere Experience
- Upcoming events!
💡 Learn more about the 2022 Fleet Forward Conference taking place in San Jose, CA November 10-12. On-demand sessions are now available!
💡 Learn more about the Government Fleet Expo!.
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱0:00 Introduction
0:17 Gatik and Walmart Achieve Driverless Deliveries
1:01 Safe Driving Tips for Winter
1:50 Are You Facing a Snowplow Driver Shortage?
2:32 Ford Launches F-150 Lightning Strike Anywhere Experience
3:17 One Fleet Goes Further with Driver Retention
4:02 The November Issue of Work Truck Is Available!
4:22 Upcoming Events!
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
Topics Covered:
- The Wheels-Donlen Merger.
- COVID-19 updates and mandates impacting the trucking industry.
- Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp launches EV van
- The upcoming Fleet Forward Conference!
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
0:16 Wheels-Donlen Merger
0:48 COVID-19 Updates Impacting Trucking
1:32 Texas Auto Writers Association Announces Awards
2:11 Mack Trucks Founders Inducted into Hall of Fame
2:53 Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp Launches EV Van
3:29 Fleet Forward Conference Happening Soon!
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This episode of Truck Chat is sponsored by and produced in partnership with Isuzu Commercial Truck of America 🤝
Executive Editor, Lauren Fletcher, speaks with the Sales Consultant of Monarch Truck Center, Paula Ventura, on trends in truck purchasing.
Today's topics include:
- Why there's an influx of women in fleet.
- The Isuzu Winner's Circle.
- Why women are a great fit for the fleet industry.
- Paula's advice for women joining trucking.
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- Isuzu Truck of America.
- Monarch Truck Center.
- Women in fleet.
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Women: The Fleet Decision Makers
0:31 Introduction
1:42 The Influx of Women in Fleet
2:22 Isuzu Winner’s Circle
3:39 Paula’s Support Throughout Her Career
5:06 Why Women Are Great for Fleet
5:50 Other Industries Women Are Joining
6:31 Advice for Women Joining Trucking
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
Topics Covered:
- Driver shortage and retention issues growing.
- Proterra and Komatsu partnership announcement to develop underground mining machines.
- GM and OnStar working with Geotab on driver safety technology.
- The upcoming Fleet Forward Conference.
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱0:00 Introduction
0:16 Driver Shortage and Retention Issues Growing
0:58 Proterra announces partnership to Develop underground mining machines
1:33 Utilimaster Wins $53M Dollar Contract from USPS
2:09 GM and OnStar Working with Geotab on Driver Safety Tech
2:46 Hino Edge to Replace Hino Insight
3:17 Don’t Miss the Upcoming Fleet Forward Conference!
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This week in top Work Truck news, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor for Work Truck, discusses what's been happening in the industry.
Topics Covered:
- Ford announced EPA-estimated MPG ratings.
- The 2021 RAM 1500 TRX wins multiple awards along with the 2021 Jeep Gladiator.
- SEA Electric makes its largest order to date of Hino EVs.
- Zeus Electric Chassis and EAVX join forces.
- Suicide rates released by the CDC show correlation with occupation for the first time ever.
- Work Truck Week 2022 registration is now open.
- Diesel gas price increases.
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱0:00 Introduction
0:18 Ford Announces MPG for Maverick
0:59 RAM 1500 TRX Wins Texas Truck of the Year
1:34 SEA Electric Orders 1,000 Hino EVs
2:06 Zeus Electric Chassis and EAVX Join Forces
2:49 Suicide Rates Among Construction Workers 3xs National Average
3:53 Work Truck Week 2022 Registration and Housing Now Open
4:25 National Diesel Fuel Price Increases
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This episode of Truck Chat is sponsored by and produced in partnership with Dickinson Fleet Services 🤝
Executive Editor, Lauren Fletcher, speaks with Executive Officer of Dickinson Fleet Services, Mike Dickinson, about solving technician shortages, and driving technology with innovation.
Today's topics include:
- Addressing the diesel mechanic shortage.
- Fleet Tech Academy for diesel technicians.
- The future of fleet maintenance, tools, and technology.
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
1:36 How the Fleet Maintenance Industry Has Evolved
2:46 How Fleet Operators Can Address the Diesel Mechanic Shortage
4:00 Fleet Tech Academy for Diesel technicians 5:16 The Future of Fleet Maintenance
6:32 The Future of Tools and Maintenance Technology
7:59 The Dickinson Fleet Services and Cox Automotive Partnership
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Executive Editor, Lauren Fletcher, covers the basics of the DOT number - what it is, the requirements for one, how to obtain one, and much more.
Today's topics include:
- What is a DOT number?
- DOT Number requirements.
- How many DOT numbers do you need?
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
0:51 What is a DOT number?
1:27 Requirements for a DOT number
2:47 How many DOT numbers do you need?
3:00 How to obtain a US DOT number
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This episode of Truck Chat is sponsored by and produced in partnership with Amerit Fleet Solutions 🤝
In this episode of Truck Chat brought to you by Work Truck, Executive Editor Lauren Fletcher sits down with Bob Brauer of Amerit Fleet Solutions to chat about electrification and uptime in vocational fleets.
Today's topics include:
- How vocational fleets can prepare for electrification.
- How commercial fleets will be impacted by EV initiatives.
- The growth and impact of last-mile delivery.
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
0:50 How Vocational Fleets Can Prepare for Electrification
1:54 How Commercial Fleets Will Be Impacted By EV Initiatives
2:16 How Amerit Fleet Solutions Is Preparing for an EV Future
3:02 The Growth and Impact of Last-Mile Delivery
3:35 Challenges with the Increasing Demands for Last-Mile Fleets
4:09 Current Uptime Challenges for Fleets
4:49 Solutions to Reduce Vehicle Uptime
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This Truck Chat episode is sponsored by and produced in partnership with Isuzu. 🤝
In this episode of Truck Chat brought to you by Work Truck, Executive Editor, Lauren Fletcher, speaks with Jim Hawthorne of Bentley Truck Services about truck purchasing tips for today's fleet.
Today's topics include:
- A unique insight into the fleet industry.
- Trends in Truck Purchasing.
- Top mistakes when ordering a truck and how to avoid them.
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
0:50 Jim’s Role at Bentley Truck Services
1:10 A Unique Insight into the Truck Fleet Industry
1:28 Trends in Truck Purchasing
1:50 Surprises During the Pandemic
2:34 Top Mistakes When Ordering a Truck & How to Avoid Them
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This Truck Chat Faces of Fleet episode features Shaun Skinner, CEO of Isuzu Truck of America!
Work Truck Executive Editor, Lauren Fletcher, sits down with Shaun to discuss his history in the Work Truck industry, his fascinating past life as a Pyro Technician, and the lessons he took from that job and apply to his current role at Isuzu. This episode will blow you away!
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
0:58 Who Shaun Skinner is and What He Does at Isuzu
1:48 How Shaun Got Involved with the Truck Industry
3:00 Shaun’s Interesting Past Experience as a Pyro Technician
5:20 Lessons Learned in Fireworks That Translate to Fleet
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This Fleet 101 Truck Chat episode focuses on the nine common mistakes made when spec'ing liftgates.
Executive Editor, Lauren Fletcher, breaks down why each of these mistakes is made and how you can avoid them to ensure that you have the right liftgate for each job.
Today's topics include:
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Liftgates compatibility with truck bed heights.
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Weight capacity, power, and trailer requirements.
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Considering retention systems
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
0:50 Liftgate Compatibility with Truck Bed Height
1:40 Weight Capacity Requirements
2:13 Avoiding Inadequate Platform Depth
2:53 Liftgate Types & Rear Door Specs
3:38 Under Spec'ing Power Requirements
4:10 Accounting for Ground Surface
4:44 Overlooking Trailer Requirements
5:04 Considering Retention Systems
5:29 Liftgates Interfering with Configurations
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Being involved in the truck fleet industry is about more than the job you are doing right now. Who you are today is a result of your past experiences, jobs, hobbies, and more. Success is most often had by those who can find a way to use all of their talents in more ways than one. What happens when circus and trucking connect?
In this Episode of Truck Chat: Faces of Fleet, Kirk Marsh, clown and truck driver, chats about his background in the circus, how learning to drive a big rig helped him survive the pandemic, and how both careers connect.
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⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
0:53 Kirk’s Circus Experience
1:52 Why Kirk Became a Truck Driver
3:26 What Kirk Hauled and Where He Hauled It
4:14 Circus Experiences That Impact Trucking
4:52 Experiences from Trucking That Impact the Circus
5:23 The Trucks of Kirk 6:59 Kirk’s Advice for Taking Chances
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Data is essential for any business to be productive and efficient. Learn how to determine what data is essential for your fleet and how to ensure it’s accurate to become actionable.
Today’s topics include:
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How to determine what data essential for your business to be successful.
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Areas that can cause inaccurate data.
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Committing to analyzing your data.
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
0:13 Perfect Practice Makes Perfect
0:41 Determining What Data Is Essential
1:09 Find Your Data Focus
1:42 Validate Your Data
2:55 Analyze Your Data
3:24 Integrate Your Data
3:42 Don’t Ignore Data Points
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Being involved in the truck fleet industry is about more than the job you are doing right now. Who you are today is a result of your past experiences, jobs, hobbies, and more. Success is most often had by those who can find a way to use all of their talents in more ways than one. What happens when music meets fleet?
In this Episode of Truck Chat: Faces of Fleet, Jamie Trent, fleet sales manager with Knapheide, chats about his music, the incredible support he gets from Knapheide, a non-profit he supports, and how music and trucking connect. Listen to more of Jamie's music.
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
0:47 Starting at Knapheide
1:30 How Jamie Became a Musician
2:03 The Support from Knapheide
4:00 Jamie's Inspiration for Writing Songs
5:08 Songwriting with Soldiers
6:24 How Music Impacts the Fleet Business
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In this episode of Truck Chat, Lauren Fletcher, Executive Editor of Work Truck sits down with Brian Tabel, Executive Director of Marketing for Isuzu to discuss the all-new 2022i Isuzu N-Series diesel.
They cover:
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The many standard and optional safety systems of the 2022i Isuzu N-Series diesel.
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Why the model year designation with the 2022i.
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Ideal vocations for the N-Series lineup.
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Reasons for last year's retail success.
⏱ Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Introduction
0:39 Safety features of the 2022i Isuzu N-Series Diesel
3:58 The reason for the "i" model-year designation
4:56 Ideal vocations for the N-Series lineup
5:49 Reasons for Isuzu retail sales growth
7:05 Conclusion
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This Truck Chat episode is sponsored by and produced in partnership with ClearPathGPS 🤝
Episode 3 focuses on the current trends of the small and medium business field services market relative to fleet management and how GPS tracking is paving the way.
💡 Learn about ClearPathGPS and the customers they serve, current trends seen in GPS tracking in the small- and medium field service business, 4G communications, how COVID-19 impacted the field services market, and the larger trend and the impact of the convergence of GPS data on the entire fleet operation.
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⏱Timestamps⏱
0:00 Introduction
1:03 Overview of ClearPathGPS and Their Customers
1:48 Small Business Field Services Trends and Growth
3:05 The Upcoming 4G Network Upgrade
4:36 The Impact of COVID-19 to Field Services
6:07 How GPS Tracking Data Enhances Field Services
7:41 Real-World GPS Tracking Data Examples
10:32 Final Thoughts on How Data Can Help You
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In Episode 2 of Truck Chat, Netradyne and Stanley Steemersits down with Lauren Fletcher, executive editor of Work Truckto talk about camera tech, fleet safety, and more. In this episode, sponsored by Netradyne, learn about the value of partnerships, why piloting tech and early adoption is beneficial, and how tech can even help tackle rising insurance costs.
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Find out what happened when Work Truck tried out Driveri with Stanley Steemer.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Episode introduction and overview
0:59 An overview of Stanley Steemer
1:49 How fleet technology solves business challenges
6:00 Reducing accidents with smart cameras
8:55 How smart cameras provide driver recognition
12:22 Video telematics and insurance premiums
13:50 Why fleet safety programs need to evolve
15:34 Empowering drivers to make positive behavior changes
16:53 Outro
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In Episode 1 of Truck Chat, Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. and Bottle Logic sits down with Lauren Fletcher, executive editor of Work Truck to talk about "Izzy" the craft brew truck.
In this episode, sponsored by Isuzu, learn what it takes to create a unique truck for any work truck vocation, why partnering with the right companies matter, and how any fleet can create a truck that perfectly matches their needs.
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