FleetOwner Newsline - May 16th, 2024
 
 
The partnership of truck drivers and autonomous trucks
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May 16, 2024
Bulk mail hauler Hi Pro Inc. is gaining a contract edge by transitioning its fleet to low-emission propane and compressed natural gas in Arizona, California, and Colorado while diversifying its asset-based operation to serve more customers.
FirstElement Fuel, Bosch Rexroth, and OEMs are all playing a part in the development of hydrogen-powered vehicles and hydrogen infrastructure development—but their processes all vary. Here are their differences.
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RFID transponders allow immediate identification of toll road users and immediate payment through registered accounts. Read the PrePass whitepaper, “RFID Tolling for Trucks: Enhancing Safety, Efficiency, and Environmental Benefits,” and learn how a toll transponder is the best choice when it comes using toll roads, bridges, and tunnels.

By embracing the partnership of truck drivers and autonomous trucks, we can empower workers, create new jobs, and drive our economy forward.
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Move it online and get more done, more quickly. Level up your driver training with CarriersEdge.

CEO Tony Aquila says the decision to eschew consumer markets has ‘played out favorably.’ The startup OEM—focused on commercial, government, and military fleets—has partnered with Walmart, USPS, and NASA.
Responding to a petition by U.S. tire factory union workers that allege Thai rubber companies are undercutting the domestic truck tire market, the Department of Commerce is poised to set a tariff on Thai tire imports.
With the $150 million funding commitment, Mullen has enough cash and cash equivalents to fund operations over the next 13 months for both Mullen and Bollinger Motors, which includes Bollinger Motors B4 vehicle production.
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From light- and medium-duty vehicles to paratransit buses and delivery trucks, propane autogas can help you save money and lower emissions for your fleet. Learn more about how propane is the environmentally friendly energy for fleet owners.

The new handbook, based on insights from fleet managers, drivers, and public and private sector leaders, highlights the importance of consistent seat belt use and offers practical guidance to enhance safety measures.
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Stricter federal regulations are reshaping the engine oil industry. PC-12 and low viscosity HDEOs can help with compliance and performance.
In North America, 59 locations have now completed the program designed to provide an ecosystem of customer support for the adoption of heavy-duty battery-electric vehicles.
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Trucking can be complicated and overwhelming. The FleetOwner team wants to help explain it better. This new series, designed for new fleet industry and supplier hires, aims to demystify how U.S. transportation works.
The trucking industry can be segmented in several ways, including by the type of carrier, type of freight being transported, size of the load, the distance the truck travels, and the type of trailer and vehicle used.