Fleet News & Tools

Near-zero-emission natural gas trucks have been deemed feasible for drayage operations by the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. A May 2020 addendum to their Feasibility Assessment for Drayage Trucks upgraded currently available trucks to the highest technology readiness level. [...]

Ford Motor Company issued a recall for select 2016-2017 model-year Ford Transit Connect vehicles. In affected vehicles, the driver and/or front passenger seat belt pretensioners may not deploy in a crash event in which the front seat belt pretensioners are activated. [...]

The COVID-19 pandemic is still plaguing the light vehicle market, but May’s sales pace is still expected to be a giant step forward on the path to recovery. [...]

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America announced it is discontinuing new truck sales. Customers will remain supported for warranty repairs, maintenance services, and replacement parts until 2028. [...]

Ford has designed a new heated software enhancement to pilot with its Police Interceptor Utility — one that law enforcement agencies can utilize to help reduce the footprint of the COVID-19 virus. [...]

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

Many of us today are working differently than we have in the past, using technology to innovate and find creative ways to keep business moving. [...]

As service and delivery fleets continue to provide essential food and supplies to the public and medical facilities, Merchants Fleet offers a range of programs designed to ease the operational burden caused by the surge in demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [...]

Spec’ing is one of the most complex functions of fleet management, requiring a careful balance of TCO, safety, and functionality. Asking the right questions will help fleet managers and their stakeholder partners develop the best spec to fulfill the fleet’s mission for the company. [...]