The US Govt is Fixing and Upgrading 4,500 EV Charging Ports
The US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation has broken ground on a $150 million grant project to repair and upgrade 4,500 EV charging ports.
Gabe Klein, executive director of the Joint Office, emphasized the importance of reliable charging infrastructure, stating, “These upgraded chargers offer faster speeds, serve more drivers, and are part of projects creating jobs across the country.”
The effort to fix and upgrade existing EV chargers comes at a time when, according to the US Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center, approximately 5% of public charging ports are temporarily unavailable.
Holman Celebrates 100 Years of ‘Driving What’s Right’
Holman, a global automotive services leader, is celebrating the organization’s 100th anniversary. Founded by Steward C. Holman on August 23, 1924, Holman began as a single Ford dealership in New Jersey.
Today, Holman is one of the largest family-owned automotive services organizations in the world with more than 9,000 employees across North America, the United Kingdom, and Germany.
“While the purpose of our company remains focused on providing a rewarding career and a better life for the employees that come to work at Holman, it is our relentless pursuit of creating an exceptional customer experience that drives our organization forward each day,” said Holman Chief Executive Officer Chris Conroy.
Motus Enhances Fleet Transition Services in Collaboration with Flexco Fleet Services
Motus, an industry leader in vehicle reimbursement and risk mitigation solutions, announced an expansion of its services and support through a strategic partnership with Flexco Fleet Services, a market leader in the fleet services industry.
"Through our collaboration with Flexco, we are adding to our capabilities to meet the needs of companies looking to transition from company-owned vehicles to personal vehicle reimbursement," said Vanessa Brangwyn, Chief Revenue Officer at Motus.
Dan Fierro, Head of Sales & Marketing at Flexco, added, "When companies decide to move away from fleet vehicles, whether partially or fully, it's critical to have supportive partners who can make this transition smooth and beneficial for employees."
Fleet Street Presents the Adventure of Lifetime: Episode 3!
A lost map. An ancient curse. And a race to find 6 mysterious destinations in an effort to save fleets from doom! Join Fleet Street President Steve Bender for a 6-part YouTube mini-series that culminates with our big reveal at this year's AFLA Conference in San Antonio September 15-18.
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NTI’s Leah Shaver on What’s Keeping Women Out of Trucking
Leah Shaver is president and CEO of the National Transportation Institute (NTI). As a woman who’s been working in the trucking industry for more than two decades, she’s passionate about issues affecting women in a traditionally mostly-male industry.
Leah Shaver
NTI is woman-owned; she served six years on the board of directors of the Women in Trucking Association, and she recently became a parent — so the topic of women in trucking is something she’s personally and professionally passionate about.
"Many women are on leadership tracks or have the potential for career advancement, but the greatest hurdle for them can actually be the personal demands they face at home and professionally at work."
