Clarience Technologies Announces Addition of Ranger Design to Enhance Commercial Vehicle Upfit Solutions Capabilities
Clarience Technologies, a global provider of visibility and safety technology solutions for transportation, adds Ranger Design, a leading manufacturer of high-quality upfitting solutions for commercial vehicles to its team of companies.
This addition strengthens Clarience Technologies’ position as a premier provider of work truck solutions and extends its capabilities as a trusted upfit solutions provider.
Ron Cowie, CEO of Ranger Design, emphasized the benefits to the commercial vehicle market, saying, “Joining Clarience Technologies is a significant milestone for Ranger Design. This partnership will allow us to leverage combined resources and expertise to better serve our customers."
Fleet Industry Veteran Matt Dyer Appointed as New CEO of Merchants Fleet
Merchants Fleet, a leader in innovative fleet solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Matt Dyer as Chief Executive Officer.
Dyer brings decades of industry leadership and expertise to the role, including four years as CEO of LeasePlan USA.
"Matt is an exceptional leader with deep fleet expertise and a proven track record of driving transformative change," said Brad Burgess, interim co-CEO of Merchants Fleet. "His bold vision, collaborative spirit, and commitment to excellence make him the ideal person to guide Merchants into its next chapter. We're excited to work together to shape a dynamic future for our company and clients."
Dyer's appointment succeeds interim co-CEOs Brad Burgess and Kirk Hoffman who will return to their roles as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing and Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer respectively.
Announcing the AFLA Canadian Fleet Professional of the Year Award Finalists
AFLA is excited to announce two finalists for the 2025 Canadian Fleet Professional of the Year Award. The inaugural winner of this new award will be announced on February 19, at the 2025 AFLA Canada Summit in Mississauga, ON.
Our 2025 finalists are:
-Anne Contala, Manager of Safety, Health Environment and Fleet, AstraZeneca Canada and
-Sabrina Marion-Masse, Corporate Fleet Manager, UAP
Register for the Canada Summit today and join us in celebrating the accomplishments of these two finalists and congratulating this year’s winner.
Mobility Issues? Here Are the Easiest Cars to Get In and Out of
Entering and exiting a car may become more challenging as one ages. Stepping, stooping, turning, crouching and standing can be more difficult as mobility diminishes.
“The less you have to move out of your usual plan of movement, the less you have to bend down or step up, the easier it’s going to be [to enter/exit a vehicle], because both of those things are or can become challenges.”
Seat height. Proper seat height provides the ability to get into or out of a car without crouching or climbing and is one of the most important features of accessibility says Jennifer Stockburger, director of operations at Consumer Reports’ Auto Test Center,
ZM Trucks: First MFG Plant, New Regional HQ in Fontana, CA
ZM Trucks, North America’s newest zero-emissions commercial truck brand, proudly announces the establishment of its first North American manufacturing plant in Fontana, California.
The new Fontana manufacturing plant will serve as the cornerstone of ZO Motors' U.S. operations through its subsidiary, ZM Trucks, supporting the production of a diverse range of zero-emission products.
“Our new Fontana facility reflects ZO Motors’ commitment to the U.S. market and sustainable innovation,” said Joost de Vries, CEO of ZO Motors. “This expansion allows us to deliver zero-emission solutions that lower total cost of ownership and drive long-term value for our customers.”
