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Anyone who’s ever used a pickup truck knows that sometimes cargo rolls to the back of the bed, requiring you to climb in to retrieve it. It’s an annoyance, particularly with larger, heavier items, and aftermarket cargo unloaders can help address it for some.
But Ford’s just patented its own solution it’d theoretically offer straight from the showroom: a tray that slides out of the bed and can even be angled downward, called the “Adjustable Base Plate.”
Ford could offer this technology on any of its commercial or passenger trucks. Contractors and customers alike would surely find plenty of uses for such a tray system. This patent is actually realistic enough to envision on a production pickup in the not-too-distant future.
via The Drive
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New York City is undergoing somewhat of a rideshare revolution. In a span of a few months, the number of battery-electric rideshare vehicles on the city’s streets has quintupled.
Almost 10% percent of the total fleet, including the Uber and Lyft cars, is now electric. Hybrids comprise 14% of the fleet.
David Do, the commissioner of the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission said, “We’re now laser-focused on supporting our EV drivers and meeting with charging providers to bring in more plugs. The charging industry is extremely interested in our new, reliable market of hardworking EV drivers, and I’m confident that we’ll soon be seeing a host of new charging options to keep us moving down the green highway.”
via InsideEVs
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A new study has concluded that Vermont tops the list of states with the highest percentage of fatal car crashes in which someone tested positive for drug use.
It showed that in Vermont, 62.7% of people — specifically, 153 out of 244 — in fatal crashes tested positive for drugs. Of that number, 81 were found to be under the influence of drugs that were not specified in the report, and 26 were positive for Delta 9 and 8 of benzoylecgonine, which is contained in cocaine.
In second place in the study was Massachusetts, with 57.75% of crashes involving a positive drug test. Out of the 1,451 people involved in a fatal accident in 2021, 838 tested positive for drugs. Among the most common drugs detected in Massachusetts were cannabinoids and Delta 9.
via Autoblog
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In Europe and Asia, many cars offer adaptive driving beam headlights that can bath the road ahead in bright light but without ever blinding other drivers. ADB is a lighting technology that has been available for many years in other parts of the world but not in the United States.
The closest we can get to that today are automatic high beams. But that still means driving much – or most – of the time using only low beam headlights that don’t reach very far. That can be dangerous.
ADB-enabled headlights already are sold on some luxury cars in America. Their adaptive capabilities aren’t enabled here because they still don’t meet US rules. It will probably be years before ADB headlights are widely available in the US.
via ABC7 News
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By Hadley Benton, Executive Vice President of Business Development, Fleet Advantage
Telematics and advanced safety technologies have emerged as a game-changer, offering a comprehensive solution for improved risk management in heavy-duty transportation fleets.
Today’s leading fleets are realizing that they can recruit and retain more drivers by fostering a culture that acknowledges safety and driver input, while leveraging telematics driven by sophisticated data analytics.
Post-hire monitoring of driver behavior with an effective scoring system should also be the basis of an effective risk management system, as this is the only way to use predictive analytics for reducing risk.
Technology gives us plenty of ways to score drivers. Telematics, forward- and rear-facing cameras, violations, collision history, and certain maintenance events can all be effective early warning indicators.
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By Fleet Management Weekly Staff
Companies like Reindeer Logistics specialize in making fleet relocation a simple, streamlined process. Whether fleet managers are moving one vehicle or hundreds, Reindeer Logistics will work with them to manage the details of their move.
“Our tagline is real. personal. service.,” says Reindeer Logistics CEO Debbie Conrad Boyce. “Before offering a solution, one of our specialists sits down with the client to get to know their business and pain points. By seeking to be a partner rather than a vendor, we can provide what other companies don’t.”
Reindeer Premier Solutions, the company’s newest division, will focus on partnering with its clients to understand their needs and provide them with a premier solution.
Gone are the old days of moving a car from point A to point B. Logistics companies today need to be forward-thinking enough to manage the increasing complexity of the automotive industry. For Reindeer, taking the future head-on is the top priority.
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By Judie Nuskey, Director of Operations, ADTS
Multiple branches of the Federal Government attended the 2024 FedFleet Conference & Expo. Attendees were also able to visit the 2024 Washington, D.C. Auto Show, all within one venue – The Walter E. Washington Convention Center.
Registration for the Federal Fleet Professionals confab included access to over 35 training sessions, a computer lab, and the hugely popular pre-conference Federal Fleet Boot Camp.
Conference sessions included fleet electrification, data reporting, EVSE planning, supply chain, best practices in fleet management, as well as vehicle safety and recalls.
Fleet managers reviewed policies, procedures, and mandates, and took to the exhibit floor to continue the conversation on challenges within the fleet industry.
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