Fleet News & Tools

Chevrolet has unveiled next-generation models of its 2021 Tahoe and Suburban large SUVs that offer several significant upgrades, including a diesel engine, more economical 10-speed transmission, and a big boost in cargo space. [...]

Overall car segment values decreased 1.04% last week, compared to 0.91% the week before. Overall truck segment values decreased 1.18% last week, compared to 0.88% the week before. [...]

The 2020 Nissan Kicks will start at an MSRP of $18,870, Nissan announced Tuesday. [...]

Volkswagen revealed the 2021 Atlas will be slightly larger than its previous iteration and will include its all-wheel-drive system on both of the SUV’s available engines, as well as new technological features.  [...]

Merchants Fleet is developing a connected vehicle program designed to help businesses identify vehicles in need of maintenance, monitor driver behavior to improve safety, detect and mitigate fraud, and track vehicle location for schedule & route optimization. [...]

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

Accident management is challenging, and with the growing adoption of smartphones and in-vehicle technology, one way to make a big difference is by changing driver behavior. [...]

As of Dec. 17, most motor carriers are required by federal law to use electronic logging devices, or ELDs, to track truck driver hours of service. Whether you’ve waited until the last minute to flip the switch or you’re already running ELDs, here are some things you need to keep in mind to avoid citations, bad CSA scores, or unsatisfactory safety ratings. [...]

What happens to a commercial driver who tests positive for marijuana? A DOT-mandated return-to-duty process is the only hope they have of keeping their career. Here's one driver's first-person story. [...]