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California Energy Project Launches Second Round of Transit Set-Aside Lane; Up to $15 Million Available in Zero-Emission Charging and Hydrogen Infrastructure Incentives

California Energy Project Launches Second Round of Transit Set-Aside Lane; Up to $15 Million Available in Zero-Emission Charging and Hydrogen Infrastructure Incentives

| October 7, 2024

Transit fleets seeking to convert to zero-emission fleets, and in need of charging/fueling infrastructure, are encouraged to apply The California Energy Commission’s Energy Infrastructure Incentives for Zero-Emission Commercial Vehicles (EnergIIZE) Project is excited to announce Year Two of the Transit Set-Aside Funding Lane, open now through Q1 2025. Administered by CALSTART and partner Tetra Tech, […]

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WEX Extends Fuel Discounts to Independent Truckers, Grows Offerings with Launch of 10-4 by WEX

WEX Extends Fuel Discounts to Independent Truckers, Grows Offerings with Launch of 10-4 by WEX

| October 7, 2024

The 10-4 by WEX mobile app will give independent truckers access to fuel discounts typically reserved for larger enterprises WEX global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business, announced the general availability release of 10-4 by WEX, a free mobile app that provides independent truckers and small trucking companies in the U.S. with fuel […]

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EPA Recognizes Eight Freight Industry Leaders for Environmental Performance in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska

EPA Recognizes Eight Freight Industry Leaders for Environmental Performance in Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska

| October 2, 2024

These awardees represent the top performing, environmentally responsible SmartWay Partners who move more goods, more miles, with lower emissions and less energy The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is honoring eight truck carriers and freight shippers in Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska as industry leaders in supply chain, environmental, and energy efficiency with its annual SmartWay […]

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Fontaine Modification Expands Peterbilt Auto Hauler Offerings

Fontaine Modification Expands Peterbilt Auto Hauler Offerings

| September 30, 2024

Car carrier modification now available for new Peterbilt Model 589 sleepers Fontaine Modification expands its auto hauler offerings for Peterbilt trucks to include the new Peterbilt Model 589 44-inch, 58-inch and 72-inch sleepers.  Peterbilt’s Model 589 is the successor to the iconic Model 389. Fontaine has performed auto hauler conversions on the Model 389, as well […]

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Used Class 8 Truck Retail Sale Price Progressed Further in August

Used Class 8 Truck Retail Sale Price Progressed Further in August

| September 30, 2024

ACT Research reports used Class 8 average retail sale price built on July’s progress in August, climbing 4.6% m/m to $58,350 According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks by ACT Research, the used Class 8 average retail sale price built on July’s progress in August, climbing 4.6% m/m to […]

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Transflo, Whip Around Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen an Extensive Fleet Management Ecosystem

Transflo, Whip Around Announce Strategic Partnership to Strengthen an Extensive Fleet Management Ecosystem

| September 30, 2024

Collaboration brings together premier provider of transportation technology with industry-leading inspection and maintenance platform Transflo, the leading provider of mobile, telematics, and workflow automation solutions for the transportation industry, today announced a strategic partnership with Whip Around, the industry’s easiest-to-use fleet inspection and maintenance platform. Today’s businesses and fleet operators are facing new challenges, from […]

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