Categories: Small Fleet, Vehicle OEM, Vehicle Research

The all-new 2021 Ford F-150 has a maximum tow rating of 14,000 pounds, an 800-pound increase over the 2020-MY, and a hybrid model that achieves 570 lb.-ft....

https://www.government-fleet.com/10126769/new-2021-ford-f-150-increases-torque-towing-payload

Categories: Fleet Management

Several years ago, Liberty Tire Recycling converted from owning its 450-truck fleet into full-service leasing. Was it a good idea?

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10177767/liberty-tire-recycling-opts-to-lease-its-truck-fleet

Categories: Operations

Sonoma County, Calif., has hired a new assistant fleet manager, Greg Gilseth, after a lengthy national recruitment. He joined the fleet on March 29.

https://www.government-fleet.com/134564/calif-county-hires-asst-fleet-manager

Kenworth and Peterbilt took their zero-emission trucks to Pike's Peak to see how well these emerging powertrain technologies could handle one of the...

https://www.chargedfleet.com/10134825/electric-trucks-and-hydrogen-fuel-cells-conquer-pikes-peak

Categories: Equipment

FTR and ACT Research report that preliminary trailer orders fell significantly in November as fleets become more cautious about freight conditions in 2020.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/346577/trailer-orders-fall-in-november

Categories: Utility Fleet

In an effort to educate customers on new standards for aerial operator training, Genie is answering questions on its website and through social media...

https://www.worktruckonline.com/143284/genie-hosts-online-training-for-operators

Categories: Global Fleet, Maintenance, Safety, Technology, Telematics

Spireon and TravelCenters of America are collaborating to bring installation services for FleetLocate trailer telematics devices to TA Truck Service centers.

https://www.truckinginfo.com/10136064/ta-truck-service-adds-spireon-fleetlocate-installation-service

Categories: Global Fleet, Management, Mobility, New Mobility, Rail, Safety, Security and Safety, Technology, Zero Emissions

Discuss infrastructure needs, funding challenges, popularity of ride-hailing, microtransit, and bike-sharing.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10007299/consultants-address-growing-role-of-mobility-tech-in-public-transit

Categories: Management, Paratransit, Security and Safety

With large snow banks everywhere, an open curb usually is the only way a wheelchair user can get on or off the sidewalk.

https://www.metro-magazine.com/10035973/d-c-wheelchair-users-say-they-are-forgotten-in-blizzard

Categories: Police

Less than half of the law enforcement fleet is equipped with handgun vaults or locking rifle racks, and there is no policy on proper firearms storage in an...

https://www.government-fleet.com/342739/iowa-state-le-vehicles-lack-sufficient-weapon-storage