Fleet Vehicle News
The High Cost of PTO Idling Running a heavy truck engine just to power small job site tools is like using a sledgehammer to drive a thumbtack. Traditional power take-off systems force diesel engines to idle for hours while crews work nearby. Fortunately, lithium-ion auxiliary ... Read More »
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The Multi-Dashboard Nightmare Fleet managers love technology until they need twenty open tabs to manage basic daily tasks. Juggling separate dash cam apps, GPS trackers, and engine diagnostics software creates major operational headaches. Fortunately, modern fleet telematics platforms now unify these tools into a single ... Read More »
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Most small fleet operators think of OSHA as a construction site issue. Hard hats, fall harnesses, scaffolding inspections — that's the picture that comes to mind. But the moment your work truck becomes the place where employees load materials, operate a bucket, or secure equipment ... Read More »
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Most small fleet operators have an unspoken vehicle use policy. Drivers know roughly what's expected because someone told them at hiring, or because common sense fills in the gaps. That works fine until there's an accident on a Saturday night, a driver puts 200 personal ... Read More »
Every tradesperson knows the feeling. You reach the job site and the ladder isn't secured the way it should be. It shifted in transit. The rungs have been rubbing against bare metal for twenty miles. That's not just a nuisance — it's a liability. A ... Read More »
Every month try to provide insights that will make running a fleet less of a chore and more of a, well, slightly smaller chore. The June batch of Ford Pro Telematics Software enhancements is built around a simple idea: fleet managers should spend less time ... Read More »
When the original Ram ProMaster City and the Ford Transit Connect bowed out a few years ago, they left a real hole in the American work-van market. The compact, car-based cargo van — easy to park, cheap to fuel, sized for a single tradesperson and ... Read More »
For small and mid-size fleets, the dash cam has quietly become one of the most important pieces of hardware in the truck. It settles "not-at-fault" disputes, lowers insurance exposure, and increasingly coaches drivers before a near-miss becomes a claim. Geotab's newest device, the GO Focus ... Read More »
Inside Stellantis Pro One: The Global Commercial Fleet Offensive Lands in North America The North American commercial fleet landscape just experienced a massive structural shift. At its recent Fleet Preview event at the M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan, Stellantis officially launched Stellantis Pro One in ... Read More »
A truck breaking down on the side of the road is never just a mechanical problem. It is a missed appointment, a frustrated customer, an emergency tow bill, and a technician who cannot complete their work. For small fleets, a single unexpected breakdown can derail ... Read More »
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Most fleet owners think about resale value at the wrong time. They think about it when the truck is already aging out. It's old when the body is worn, the records are scattered, and a buyer is standing in the lot trying to assess what ... Read More »
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Walk into any commercial dealership today and try to order a new work truck without forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, or lane departure warning. In most cases, you can't. These features have become standard equipment on nearly every new medium-duty and heavy-duty truck on ... Read More »
Buying a new work truck just got a lot more expensive. New federal tariffs on imported commercial vehicles and parts are pushing prices higher across every truck class that vocational fleet owners depend on most. The increases are real, they are already in effect, and ... Read More »
The clock is ticking for fleet managers. The Environmental Protection Agency confirmed it will hold the 2027 deadline for its new heavy-duty NOx emissions standard. The rule takes effect for model year 2027 trucks. That gives fleet owners and operators a shrinking window to act ... Read More »
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Overcoming the Juggling Act of Fleet Management Running a vocational fleet is a complex balancing act. Fleet managers are constantly forced to wear multiple hats, handling everything from human resources and scheduling to unexpected mechanical repairs. According to industry research, operators spend over 23 hours ... Read More »
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Thieves Are Getting Faster Cargo thieves do not wait for the cover of night anymore. Today, bold criminals target Class 3 dry vans and delivery vehicles in broad daylight while the truck is stopped. It only takes a few seconds for someone to grab an ... Read More »
Gas Trucks Make a Big Comeback Finding the right medium-duty vehicle for your business can feel like a game of musical chairs. However, Isuzu Commercial Truck of America just made your choices a lot simpler. The company officially brought back its gasoline-powered N-Series trucks. These ... Read More »
What Fleets Lost When Small Vans Vanished Three years ago, the small commercial van market in North America completely died. Popular models like the Ford Transit Connect and Nissan NV200 stopped selling. Suddenly, businesses that relied on compact work vans were left without choices. This ... Read More »
The Return of the Compact Work Van At the 2026 Work Truck Week in Indianapolis, Ram Professional made a major announcement that has the delivery world buzzing. They are officially bringing back the ProMaster City. For a few years, the "small van" segment in America ... Read More »
Brand Your Fleet at the Point of Purchase Isuzu Commercial Truck of America has teamed up with Wrapmate to launch an exciting new program for business owners. Starting in early 2026, over 300 Isuzu dealers across the country can now offer custom vehicle wraps right ... Read More »
A New Era for Hino Trucks At the 2026 ACT Expo, Hino Trucks made a big splash by introducing its first official battery-electric lineup: the Le Series. This new family of trucks includes the L6e and the L7e models. For years, Hino has been known ... Read More »
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A New Digital Standard for Ford Dealers In a major move to modernize how businesses buy trucks, Ford Pro has officially announced a new requirement for its Commercial Vehicle Center (CVC) dealers. As of May 2026, all authorized commercial dealers must use specialized inventory management ... Read More »
Ranger Design is one of the better-known names in commercial van upfitting, and over the past few years the Quebec-based manufacturer has built out a product lineup that spans most of the major work van platforms on the road today. For plumbing, HVAC, and electrical ... Read More »
As fleets head into 2026 with tighter budgets, longer vehicle hold times, and tougher service-call schedules, upfitters are offering a combination of heavy-duty engineering and trade-specific design and winning over a new generation of fleet managers. Adrian Steel's flagship Next Gen Shelving line is built ... Read More »
Fuel is once again moving from a budget line item to a management priority for light- and medium-duty fleets. As of May 3, 2026, AAA’s national average for regular gasoline was $4.446 per gallon, while diesel averaged $5.642 per gallon. That is a sharp move ... Read More »
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The Business End of the Vehicle Buying a truck is only half the battle for a fleet manager. You might have a great engine and a comfortable cab, but the "business end" of the vehicle is the body you bolt onto the back. This is ... Read More »
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The Most Under-Appreciated Tool Tires are often the most under-appreciated part of any work truck. They are the only thing connecting your expensive vehicle to the hot asphalt. Because they are always under the truck and often covered in road grime, many fleet managers forget ... Read More »
The End of the Paperwork Mountain Managing a fleet of Class 1 to 6 trucks often feels like being buried under a mountain of paper. If you feel like you spend your whole life looking at spreadsheets, you are not alone. Recent research from Ford ... Read More »
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The Danger on the Road Shoulder Every fleet manager knows the feeling when the phone rings. Another driver has been rear-ended. It is a common accident. Often, these crashes happen because people just didn't see the truck in time. This problem is very bad during ... Read More »
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The Reality of "Sticker Shock" When you look at the price of a new electric van in 2026, it is easy to get nervous. A gas-powered Ford Transit might cost around $47,000. Meanwhile, an electric version or a specialized BrightDrop Zevo can start much higher. ... Read More »
The Little Van That Could (And Will Again) Big news just came out of Work Truck Week 2026. Ram is bringing back a fan favorite. They are officially relaunching the ProMaster City van for the 2027 model year. Many people were sad when it was ... Read More »
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The Price of Clean Air is Rising If you thought truck prices were already high, you should probably sit down for this news. The Environmental Protection Agency is introducing much tougher emissions rules starting in 2027. These new laws focus on reducing nitrogen oxide from ... Read More »
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Hands on the Wheel in Indy The streets of Indianapolis were very busy this month during the Work Truck Week 2026 Ride & Drive event. Fleet managers had a rare chance to test 16 different vehicles in real-world conditions. While diesel trucks were present, the ... Read More »
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A New Powerhouse in the Truck World The world of Class 3 to 5 trucks is about to change in a very big way. On April 1, 2026, a new holding company called ARCHION will officially begin its operations. This company brings together two former ... Read More »
For light truck and van fleet operators in the U.S., the road is getting more crowded and the stakes are getting higher. You know that AI dash cams are the gold standard for reducing accidents and lowering insurance premiums, but you also know the "elephant ... Read More »
The commercial vehicle world is moving fast as we approach Work Truck Week 2026. This year, top suppliers are not just showing off bigger engines. Instead, they are launching smart systems that talk to each other. For a long time, fleet managers had to jump ... Read More »
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When the busy season is in full swing, your landscaping crew is running at full tilt, moving from site to site. The last thing you need is a truck that can’t keep up. For a landscape contractor, the work truck is much more than transportation; ... Read More »
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The Real Cost of Neglecting Your Preventative Maintenance Skipping routine maintenance is like choosing to ignore a slow leak in a dike—it seems manageable until the whole structure collapses. While the upfront cost and time of an oil change or a brake inspection can feel ... Read More »
For most U.S. fleet operators, the question is no longer if you should use dashcams, but how you can actually make them work for your bottom line. According to recent data, over 60% of fleets have already installed cameras. Yet many managers find themselves in ... Read More »
Ford Pro just dropped a practical webinar that hits a pain point every truck and van fleet operator knows too well: upfitting delays, inconsistent installs, and equipment that doesn’t talk to the vehicle the way it should. If you’re running a commercial fleet in the ... Read More »
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For fleet operators in heavy-duty sectors like mining, construction, and oil and gas, the math of the job site is simple: Time is money, and weight is capacity. At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, Summit Truck Bodies is rewriting that equation with the debut of the 1229 Hydraulic ... Read More »
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The work truck industry is changing how it thinks about safety and vehicle design this year. For many years, fleet managers focused on simple GPS tracking to find their trucks. Now, the focus has shifted toward using artificial intelligence to stop accidents before they happen. ... Read More »
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The early months of 2026 are bringing huge changes for work truck fleets. Major manufacturers are shifting their focus to digital tools and new partnerships. These updates help fleet managers run their businesses better and keep costs down. If you want to stay ahead of ... Read More »
The Reality of Route Readiness Every fleet manager wants to be seen as a forward thinker. However, buying an electric vehicle (EV) for the wrong route is a very expensive way to look smart. In 2026, the hype around electrification has met the reality of ... Read More »
Every fleet manager knows the feeling: you have a gut instinct about who your safest drivers are and who the risky ones are. But in a court of law or during an insurance renewal review—gut instinct doesn't count. You need data. For years, telematics provided ... Read More »
For fleet operators responsible for service, delivery, and jobsite logistics, choosing the right commercial van is a key decision. In 2026, Ram continues to refine and expand the ProMaster lineup with updates that matter — from configurations and capability to tech and electric options. Here’s ... Read More »
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The Electric Revolution: Unpacking EV Van TCO for Fleets The electric vehicle (EV) market for work trucks is booming. New Class 1-4 electric vans are rolling out, and every fleet manager, new or experienced, is asking the same question: Are these really cheaper to own? ... Read More »
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Why Off-the-Rack Doesn't Cut It Anymore Buying a work truck straight from the factory is like buying a suit off the rack – it might fit, but it's rarely perfect. In 2026, successful fleet managers understand that upfitting isn't just an add-on; it's a critical ... Read More »
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Transitioning to electric work trucks, from Class 1 cargo vans to Class 6 box trucks, presents exciting opportunities for cost savings and environmental benefits. However, a common concern for new fleet managers is maximizing the usable range of these Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs). Nobody wants ... Read More »
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The shift to electric work trucks—specifically for Class 1 through Class 6 vehicles—is certainly more than just a passing trend. It is the future. Many new fleet managers, however, get sticker shock when they look at the initial purchase price of a Battery Electric Vehicle ... Read More »
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Electric Trucks are Coming to Work Fleets Electric vehicles (EVs) are no longer just for passenger cars. New electric trucks and vans are perfect for light and medium-duty work. Therefore, many small and mid-size fleet managers are thinking about making the switch. Going electric can ... Read More »
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Goodyear Unleashes Three New All-Terrain Tires Built for Power, Performance and Possibility Goodyear Wrangler Workhorse AT 2 This tire is engineered specifically for hardworking professionals who need reliable performance on the job site. The Workhorse AT 2 offers enhanced wet traction for safer driving. Furthermore, ... Read More »
Electric Vans: A Smart Path to Lower Fleet Costs Many small fleet owners think electric vehicles (EVs) are too costly. They worry about the high purchase price. However, you need to look at the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). TCO covers all costs over the ... Read More »
Commercial trucks and vans are changing quickly. The vocational equipment that fleets install on their vehicles must change, too. Fleet managers must look past traditional steel bodies and permanently bolted equipment. Upfitting trends for 2026 focus on maximizing efficiency for both diesel and electric vehicles. ... Read More »
Fleet managers must always look ahead. Understanding future vehicle updates is key to managing your business budget and keeping your crews efficient. Ford Pro is bringing important updates across its commercial truck and van lineup for 2026. These changes focus on electrification, driver safety, and ... Read More »
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Finding the Replacement Goldilocks Zone Managing a fleet of class 1 to 6 trucks requires a sharp eye for the perfect exit. If you sell a truck too early, you lose money on rapid depreciation. However, if you keep a van or reefer too long, ... Read More »
