FMCSA Electronic Onboard Recorder Rules Integrate Compliance with GPS Tracking

For fleets complying with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations, new requirements are approaching for electronic onboard recorders (EOBRs). GPS tracking software can be integrated with EOBR to bring much more to fleet managers – powerful data location data, exception alerts, and in-depth paperless reports customized to company objectives and that accompany FMCSA compliance. READ MORE

 

Full-Size Truck Prices Remain Stable

  • In November 2013, values for used full-size pickup trucks dropped 0.45% compared to the end of October 2013, says Kelley Blue Book
  • They remained up 1.67% above November 2012 values
  • Despite greater supply at auctions, values have remained relatively stable.
 

Used Truck Prices Climbing in Recent Months

Commercial truck prices climbed up $42,100 in October, up 11% over the previous year, according to ACT Research. Used truck prices have been rising in recent months as more late model, low mileage equipment has reached the used vehicle market, analysts say. The rise in used vehicle prices is influenced by an increase in trade-ins […]

 

Webinar Coming Up on Municipal Fleets Increasing Electric Vehicles

Fleet managers from the cities of Houston, Texas and Loveland, Colo., the Electrification Coalition, FleetAnswers, and Nissan are hosting a webinar featuring results from two new studies on how these municipalities are increasing electric vehicles (EV) in their fleets. On Thursday, Dec. 12, 2013, webinar participants will discuss how vehicle electrification is achieving bottom line savings for municipal fleets. READ MORE

 

More Propane Autogas and Other Alt Fuel Stations Opening in Texas

Propane autogas and other alternative fueling stations just received more funding support from the state of Texas. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) says that grant funding is being made available to eligible individuals, businesses and government entities to continue the development of a network of Texas alternative fuel stations. The Alternative Fueling Facilities Program (AFFP) grant is part of the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan. READ MORE