Omnitracs, LLC, a global pioneer of fleet management solutions to transportation and logistics companies, has announced Omnitracs ELD Driver Retention Model, a predictive modeling solution that allows companies to identify and retain truck drivers who are most likely to voluntarily leave their jobs The stakes are high, in 2015, industry-wide driver turnover reached 95 percent. […]
Stella Li, President of BYD America, a global leader and innovator in battery technology for energy storage systems and vehicles, has applauded California Governor Jerry Brown and the California State Legislature on their action to ensure California’s continued leadership in the fight against global climate change. Li statd: “Under the leadership of Governor Brown and […]
Ford is taking a broader perspective on transportation with an agreement to acquire Chariot, a San Francisco-based crowd-sourced shuttle service, and collaborating with bike-sharing provider Motivate to expand its transportation solutions in city centers. The company is also establishing a new City Solutions team to work with cities around the world on their transportation needs. […]
EV Charging station leader, ClipperCreek, Inc. has unveiled the Share2™ enabled HCS-40, which allows two electric vehicle charging stations to share power from one branch circuit. ClipperCreek, Inc. unveiled the Share2™ enabled HCS-40 this morning. Share2™ allows two electric vehicle charging stations to share power from one branch circuit. Share2™ is an option for the […]
XL Hybrids recently debuted their XL Link™ cloud-based connectivity and analytics system which leverages critical data points to assist commercial and municipal fleets in achieving low cost fuel economy and sustainability. Today, making smart and informed equipment purchasing decisions is just the beginning of a fleet’s electrification process. Cutting edge connectivity and cloud technologies can […]
Heavy duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni, through its exclusive distributor Petroleum Solutions Inc. (PSI), headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, has recently been selected by the Central Area Rural Transit System (CARTS) to equip the agency’s recently upgraded vehicle maintenance facility, Cedar Creek, with advanced mobile column lifting systems and shop equipment. The demands for the […]
In a bold move that expands its presence in southern Europe, Fleetmatics Group PLC (NYSE: FLTX), a leading global provider of mobile workforce solutions for service-based businesses of all sizes delivered as software-as-a-service (SaaS), has announced the acquisition of Inosat – Consultoria Informática, S.A., a SaaS-based provider of fleet management solutions in Portugal. Based in […]
HUBB has introduced a new 8-inch spin-on oil filter to its filter portfolio designed for use on class 2 through 6 light and medium duty diesel engines that are typically seen in hard working pickup trucks, off road equipment, agricultural vehicles, buses and other vehicles and equipment. HUBB noted that compared to gasoline-powered engines, “diesel […]
Commercial telematics leader SkyBitz® has announced that the Falcon GXT3100i has received a 2016 IoT Evolution Product of the Year Award from IoT Evolution magazine and IoT Evolution World. The Falcon GXT3100i intermodal solution from the SkyBitz Enterprise Fleets division is an all-in-one configuration that is designed specifically for chassis equipment and offers ease of […]
BYD, a large producer of battery-electric buses, has announced a new partnership with the Canadian province of Alberta to develop what it calls “smarter, safer transit buses.” “Alberta is making strides in clean technology development and is looking to be a leader in smart infrastructure and electric transportation systems. BYD is excited to leverage the […]
