Fleet News & Tools

Commercial vehicle sales were down in August and year to date, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). [...]

Domestic sales of new light commercial vehicles, pickup trucks and mini-buses in South Africa saw a slight increase of 0.5% in August, compared to the same time last year. [...]

Overall used wholesale values remained mostly flat last week, as post Labor Day sales continue to show strength, according to Black Book’s Sept. 17 Market Insights report. [...]

Drivers who test positive for drugs — prescription drugs or illegal substances — often fail to report the fact that they’ve taken them within 24 hours of getting behind the wheel, according to a recent study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). [...]

The annual Brake Safety Week led by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) kicked off on Sept. 15 and runs through Sept 21. For the duration of the initiative, enforcement officials will conduct roadside safety inspections on commercial motor vehicles throughout the U.S. and Canada. [...]

A Q&A with Merchants Director of Fleet Services, Diana Holland... Read More

A luxury shuttle—whether for business or employee use—can be a big commitment. But by starting with a quality product underpinned by a strong customer service ethos, you’ll have a win-win scenario that will allow you to make the most of this investment. [...]

Fleet managers should know that a small group of people — specifically, high-risk drivers — cause the bulk of their collisions. [...]

The third-generation 3.0L EcoDiesel V-6 increases torque 14% to 480 lb.-ft. and increases horsepower by 8%. These significant gains in engine output allowed the EcoDiesel’s maximum tow rating to increase to 12,560 pounds. [...]