https://www.spreaker.com/show/fleet-futureenTechnologyCopyright Babcox Mediahttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/638a5464abf497ebbdf649b9b69ffd78.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/show/fleet-futureMon, 06 Jul 2026 14:32:15 +0000Babcox MediaBabcox Mediafeeds@spreaker.comThere are a lot of questions about trucking’s future. We try to answer them on Fleet Future, a podcast from Fleet Equipment magazine.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-evolving-camera-technology-in-today-s-trucks--47277433Take one announcement from this summer, which was the launch of the AI DashCam from KeepTruckin. The technology provider partnered with Ambarella on the image processing capabilities of the camera to provide a device with ADAS and driver monitoring capabilities.

Wanting to know more, I sat down with members of KeepTruckin and Ambarella to get the details. Joining me on this episode of Fleet Future are Abhishek Gupta, director of product management at KeepTruckin; and Senya Pertsel, senior director of marketing at Ambarella.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47277433Tue, 02 Nov 2021 17:55:42 +0000Babcox MediaThe debates about inward-facing cameras in trucks are significant, but what’s not up for debate is the fact that this camera technology has evolved significantly recently. Take one announcement from this summer, which was the launch of the AI DashCam...Take one announcement from this summer, which was the launch of the AI DashCam from KeepTruckin. The technology provider partnered with Ambarella on the image processing capabilities of the camera to provide a device with ADAS and driver monitoring capabilities.

Wanting to know more, I sat down with members of KeepTruckin and Ambarella to get the details. Joining me on this episode of Fleet Future are Abhishek Gupta, director of product management at KeepTruckin; and Senya Pertsel, senior director of marketing at Ambarella.]]>1110cameras,telematics,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recapping-the-2021-tmc-fall-meeting--46958083https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46958083Wed, 13 Oct 2021 15:19:29 +0000Babcox MediaAnother week, another trade show recap! The gang's all here once again as Editor Jason Morgan and Senior Editor David Sickels join the podcast to talk about last month's TMC Fall Meeting, which took place in Cleveland and was host to a bevy of OEM and...1364falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/act-expo-a-recap-podcast-part-2--46866287https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46866287Thu, 07 Oct 2021 15:38:49 +0000Babcox MediaIt's time for part two! For those who missed it, the last episode of Fleet Future featured Editor Jason Morgan, Senior Editor David Sickels and yours truly, Managing Editor Alex Crissey, recapping September's zero-emissions focused ACT Expo. Jason...992electrification,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/act-expo-a-recap-podcast-part-1--46762308https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46762308Thu, 30 Sep 2021 19:20:21 +0000Babcox MediaPart 1 of 2 in which FE's Jason Morgan, Alex Crissey and David Sickels recap the ACT Expo.1459electrification,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-fleets-need-to-know-about-electrification-and-truck-charging-stations--46637088https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46637088Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:19:01 +0000Babcox MediaIn this episode of Fleet Future, FE Managing Editor Alex Crissey and Senior Editor David Sickels sit down in the podcast studio to talk about the rise of electrification in 2021.738electrification,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-electrification-will-change-truck-tires--46204705https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46204705Wed, 25 Aug 2021 12:00:11 +0000Babcox MediaContinental announced in July that it has been testing tires specifically built for electric trucks in Germany. When I saw this news I instantly wanted to know more – to start with, why do electric trucks need specialized tires? For that answer and...877tires,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-your-fleet-needs-to-know-about-tire-maintenance--46042842
For more on this, I sat down with two Bridgestone representatives, Greg Kidd and Randy Patterson, to talk through everything fleets need to know about their tire maintenance. You will not be surprised to learn that the word inflation appears multiple times in our conversation.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46042842Tue, 10 Aug 2021 20:28:53 +0000Babcox MediaTire maintenance: with tire costs being what they are, it’s always going to be a hot topic. From routine checks to investing in equipment like TPMS and ATIS, it’s all important when cutting those costs and making sure you don’t fall victim to an...
For more on this, I sat down with two Bridgestone representatives, Greg Kidd and Randy Patterson, to talk through everything fleets need to know about their tire maintenance. You will not be surprised to learn that the word inflation appears multiple times in our conversation.]]>997tires,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/podcast-extras-from-fe-s-mack-trucks-executive-interview--45878899https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45878899Wed, 28 Jul 2021 20:02:11 +0000Babcox MediaThis episode of Fleet Future features Jonathan Randall, Mack Trucks senior vice president of North American sales and commercial operations, with a bit more info on Mack’s role when it comes to infrastructure, charging, and everything else that will...324electrification,mack,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-potential-benefits-of-replacing-truck-mirrors-with-cameras--45803944https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45803944Thu, 22 Jul 2021 20:25:34 +0000Babcox MediaIn today's Fleet Future podcast, I spoke with two members of Stoneridge, a company that makes MirrorEye, a system through which mirrors on the sides of trucks are replaced by cameras, which the company says provides greater visibility and improved...1121truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/driver-training-retaining-and-the-trucking-industry-s-oral-tradition-with-carriersedge--45684306https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45684306Tue, 13 Jul 2021 19:49:35 +0000Babcox MediaThe driver shortage is always a hot topic—and recruiting is only one piece of that; retaining is another. One overlooked aspect of retaining is in training—after all, the training process is the first impression drivers have of your company. To...1111drivers,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-look-at-the-state-of-the-trucking-market-with-ftr--45401293https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45401293Tue, 22 Jun 2021 19:09:00 +0000Babcox MediaIt has been, to put it mildly, an absolutely wild year for the US economy, and by extension, the trucking industry. So what can fleets expect from the market the rest of this year, and what’s on the horizon for 2022? I spoke Don Ake, vice president...959economy,finance,market,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/thermo-king-on-the-challenges-and-potential-benefits-of-electrification--45151270
Paul took some time to discuss some of the biggest issues in electrification, from infrastructure and regulation to vehicle and battery development to when it will all make sense from an ROI perspective. And of course with this being Thermo King, special attention was paid to the refrigeration side of things.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45151270Wed, 09 Jun 2021 04:00:21 +0000Babcox MediaThere is a lot of excitement in the air about electrification, but also a lot of questions. And this was the subject of a recent Thermo King webinar, hosted by Paul Kroes, the company’s market insights leader for North America. Paul took some time...
Paul took some time to discuss some of the biggest issues in electrification, from infrastructure and regulation to vehicle and battery development to when it will all make sense from an ROI perspective. And of course with this being Thermo King, special attention was paid to the refrigeration side of things.]]>708electrification,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/michelin-on-the-importance-of-the-right-truck-tires-in-the-right-applications--45050372https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45050372Wed, 26 May 2021 16:52:57 +0000Babcox MediaJoining me on today’s podcast is Coy Jones, senior marketing manager for on road with Michelin to talk about the company's new truck tires, the technology used in making them, and why it’s so important to get the right tire for the right application.398truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/telematics-routing-and-staying-ahead-of-the-truck-technology-curve--44911884https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44911884Wed, 19 May 2021 15:47:17 +0000Babcox MediaJoining me on today’s episode of the Fleet Future podcast is Alex Osaki, product marketing manager for Here Technologies, which is a supplier of telematics, including routing and mapping technology, to the trucking industry. Alex and I had a great...901telematics,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-telematics-can-help-in-last-mile-delivery-with-electric-fleets-and-more--44774247https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44774247Wed, 12 May 2021 15:53:35 +0000Babcox MediaThe growth of both the last mile delivery market and the ascendancy of electric trucks have rarely been out of the news for the past year. With that in mind, joining me in this episode of the Fleet Future podcast is Travis Hunt, business development...906electrification,ford,telematics,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-electric-trucks-will-change-your-fleet-management-process--44453829https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44453829Wed, 05 May 2021 11:00:17 +0000Babcox MediaElectric trucks are here. At this point, every major OEM either has trucks available for order or in development, but if you are interested in adding some of these models to your fleet, there is a lot of preparation that needs to be done ahead of...741electrification,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/podcast-new-electric-and-diesel-trucks-plus-the-effects-of-the-microchip-shortage--44350148
- The ongoing microchip shortage and its potential impacts on trucking
- The newly available electric trucks from Freightliner
- Driving new heavy-duty trucks from Peterbilt and Kenworth, as well as new medium-duty models from both OEMs
- How fleets can prepare their shops for the arrival of an electric truck]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44350148Thu, 15 Apr 2021 20:59:37 +0000Babcox MediaFleet Equipment Editor Jason Morgan and Managing Editor Alex Crissey go over the biggest trucking news of the past month, including: - The ongoing microchip shortage and its potential impacts on trucking - The newly available electric trucks from...
- The ongoing microchip shortage and its potential impacts on trucking
- The newly available electric trucks from Freightliner
- Driving new heavy-duty trucks from Peterbilt and Kenworth, as well as new medium-duty models from both OEMs
- How fleets can prepare their shops for the arrival of an electric truck]]>1023electrification,service,truck,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-role-of-e-axles-and-power-systems-in-the-electric-future--43932341
So what will the role of suppliers be in this electric future? To answer that question, I talked with Jeremy Frenznick, senior director of CV engineering at Dana. Dana is providing e-axles and/or power systems for electric trucks from Peterbilt, Kenworth and Hyliion.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43932341Wed, 17 Mar 2021 12:26:52 +0000Babcox MediaThe electric future has arrived, with several major OEMs making battery electric trucks available now, some that will be available soon, and even a growing push toward hydrogen fuel cell power. So what will the role of suppliers be in this electric...
So what will the role of suppliers be in this electric future? To answer that question, I talked with Jeremy Frenznick, senior director of CV engineering at Dana. Dana is providing e-axles and/or power systems for electric trucks from Peterbilt, Kenworth and Hyliion.]]>652electrification,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-tracking-the-right-metrics-is-key-for-your-maintenance-operation--43825551
This was the theme of a recent talk by Jacob Findlay, founder and CEO of Fullbay, a provider of shop management software, at this year’s Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week.

Jacob joins me on this week’s podcast to go over some of the main points of his HDAW talk, as well as a new report that Fullbay released with TMC called the State of Heavy Duty Repair.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43825551Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:32:37 +0000Babcox MediaPrecise data: it’s one of the most important keys to running a good business, in the fleet world or elsewhere. After all, how will you know where to start improving your business if you don’t have a real sense of where the business is now? This was...
This was the theme of a recent talk by Jacob Findlay, founder and CEO of Fullbay, a provider of shop management software, at this year’s Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week.

Jacob joins me on this week’s podcast to go over some of the main points of his HDAW talk, as well as a new report that Fullbay released with TMC called the State of Heavy Duty Repair.]]>987maintenance,service,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-impact-of-emissions-standards-on-trucking-equipment--43719083https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43719083Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:54:15 +0000Babcox MediaFor this episode of Fleet Future I talked with Robb Janak, director of new technologies at Jacobs Vehicle Systems, about CARB and EPA emissions regulations and the technology Jacobs is developing to meet them.518engines,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/staged-crashes-nuclear-verdicts-and-the-role-of-video-telematics--43510981
In this episode of Fleet Future I talked with Chris Orban, vice president of data science at Trimble Transportation, about video telematics systems and their role in protecting your fleet from some of these things.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43510981Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:52:19 +0000Babcox MediaOne of the worst pieces of news you can hear as a fleet manager is that one of your trucks has been in a crash. First and foremost, there’s the driver’s safety to be concerned about, and even if they’re all right, there’s the high cost of repairs. But...
In this episode of Fleet Future I talked with Chris Orban, vice president of data science at Trimble Transportation, about video telematics systems and their role in protecting your fleet from some of these things.]]>1005cameras,trucking,videofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heavy-duty-engine-oil-and-filtration-tips--43373000https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43373000Tue, 09 Feb 2021 21:58:55 +0000Babcox MediaThe guest on this episode of Fleet Future is Chad Stepanian of Mahle, who talks about what fleets who extend their oil drain intervals need to know, and later addresses some filtration tips and important things for fleets to keep on mind.310filtration,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/four-takeaways-from-heavy-duty-aftermarket-week--43229979https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43229979Mon, 01 Feb 2021 16:19:20 +0000Babcox MediaThis week was Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, an annual event that is usually held in Las Vegas but, this year, took place virtually. And while the show was absent from its usual backdrop of the sights and sounds of Vegas, the heavy-duty aftermarket...321truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dpf-cleaning-and-maintenance-tips--42951579
In today’s episode I talk with Tom Choate of Ceramex, a company with a unique method for cleaning the DPF. Tom tells us about that method, and gives more DPF maintenance tips, in the episode.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42951579Fri, 15 Jan 2021 13:50:50 +0000Babcox MediaLet's talk DPF maintenance. If you’re like most fleets, its one of your least favorite words in your vocabulary. DPFs have been known to be a maintenance headache basically since they arrived on the scene. In today’s episode I talk with Tom Choate of...
In today’s episode I talk with Tom Choate of Ceramex, a company with a unique method for cleaning the DPF. Tom tells us about that method, and gives more DPF maintenance tips, in the episode.]]>314aftertreatment,dpf,engines,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-importance-of-coolant-maintenance-in-the-winter--42814511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42814511Wed, 06 Jan 2021 18:16:55 +0000Babcox MediaWe are smack in the middle of winter, and for fleets, that means it’s time to get those winter maintenance checklists updated. If your trucks run in areas of extreme cold and snow it is a crucial month for maintenance on all components of the vehicle....717truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/volvo-trucks-on-the-growth-of-regional-haul-trucking--42507464https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42507464Tue, 15 Dec 2020 22:00:54 +0000Babcox MediaOne of the major trends of the last few years in the trucking industry has been the growth of the regional haul segment. To talk more about this trend, my guest on today’s podcast is Chris Stadler, product marketing manager for Volvo Trucks North America.452truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-regional-haul-fleets-can-maximize-their-fuel-efficiency--42385701https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42385701Tue, 08 Dec 2020 21:07:36 +0000Babcox MediaMike Roeth of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency joins the podcast to talk about the growth of regional haul and how regional haul fleets can spec the right equipment to maximize fuel efficiency.446truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cummins-on-hydrogen-s-potential-in-the-trucking-industry--42147888https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42147888Tue, 24 Nov 2020 21:04:44 +0000Babcox MediaAll month on Fleet Future we’ve been talking engines. But this week, we’re going to talk about an engine company that is branching out to other energy sources. Listen to hear directly from Cummins leadership on their hydrogen development plans for the...374electrification,hydrogen,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-the-deal-with-over-the-air-updates--42044538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42044538Wed, 18 Nov 2020 21:21:20 +0000Babcox MediaFE's David Sickels joins the podcast to talk about over-the-air updates. Listen to hear why OTA is growing in popularity in 2020, what capabilities might be coming next, and the unlikely connection between OTA and Seinfeld.481engines,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/choosing-the-right-engine-and-transmission-for-vocational-fleets--41908577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41908577Tue, 10 Nov 2020 21:08:02 +0000Babcox MediaVocational fleets work in a wide variety of tough applications, and they need a powertrain to match. In this episode, Mike Stricker of Daimler Trucks North America joins us to talk about the engine and transmission the OEM chose for the new vocational...726truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/d-a-lubricant-on-engine-oil-used-oil-analysis--41780968https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41780968Tue, 03 Nov 2020 21:14:06 +0000Babcox MediaFor our first engine-focused episode of the month, we spoke with Jim Salmon of D-A Lubricant Co., who talked about the new trends in engine oil, as well as the benefits of used oil analysis.260engines,oil,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-state-of-sustainable-fleets--41557773https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41557773Tue, 20 Oct 2020 20:42:18 +0000Babcox MediaIn a virtual call on August 11, members of Daimler Trucks North America, Shell and Penske answered some questions about the recent State of Sustainable Fleets report and about sustainability in general. Listen to hear what they had to say.321electrification,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kenworth-on-the-new-battery-electric-k270e-k370e--41444330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41444330Tue, 13 Oct 2020 20:06:32 +0000Babcox MediaFE connected with Kenworth's John Luoma to get additional details about the new battery electric K270 and K370 trucks.523electrification,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/electric-truck-talk-with-daimler-trucks-north-america--41332883https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41332883Tue, 06 Oct 2020 20:45:34 +0000Babcox MediaMichael Scheib, head of e-mobility at Daimler Trucks North America, joins the Fleet Future podcast to talk about the company's progress towards electrification.875electrification,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nacfe-s-mike-roeth-on-the-potential-for-electric-trucks-in-regional-haul--41226041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41226041Wed, 30 Sep 2020 15:43:03 +0000Babcox MediaMike Roeth of the North American Council for Freight Efficiency joins the podcast to talk about NACFE's Run on Less Regional and what it revealed about the potential for electric trucks in regional haul applications.525electrification,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/international-trucks-goes-over-the-four-c-s-of-electrification--41088035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41088035Wed, 23 Sep 2020 20:44:46 +0000Babcox MediaIn the latest installment of Fleet Future's ongoing series on electrification, International Trucks' Gary Horvat is our guest as he goes over the OEM's "four C's" approach to bringing electric vehicles to market.598electrification,international,navistar,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/volvo-trucks-north-america-on-the-progress-toward-electrification--40938708https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40938708Wed, 16 Sep 2020 19:14:19 +0000Babcox MediaThe latest podcast episode in Fleet Future's ongoing series on electrification features Brett Pope, director of electric vehicles for North America at Volvo Trucks North America. Brett joins the show to talk about how electrification is progressing at...541electric,electrification,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peterbilt-on-the-newly-available-electric-model-220ev--40817104https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40817104Thu, 10 Sep 2020 13:51:28 +0000Babcox MediaPeterbilt Assistant Chief Engineer Darryl Oster joins the Fleet Future podcast to talk about the Model 220EV, which recently became available for order.625electrification,peterbilt,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aperia-s-josh-carter-on-tire-telematics-and-the-value-of-proper-tire-pressure--39813859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39813859Fri, 17 Jul 2020 20:07:11 +0000Babcox MediaAperia's Josh Carter stops by the Fleet Future podcast to talk about what fleets can get if they invest in tire tracking and telematics, and the importance of proper tire pressure.677telematics,tires,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-new-hours-of-service-regulations-mean-for-your-trucks-lifecycles--31899357
To answer this, FE spoke with Jim Griffin of Fleet Advantage, who talked about this and the truck lifecycle impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/31899357Mon, 29 Jun 2020 18:43:37 +0000Babcox MediaYou may be wondering how the soon-to-be-implemented hours of service regulations will impact your trucks. If you're a regional haul fleet, you'll have more opportunities to run them, so what does this mean for the trucks' lifecycles? To answer this,...
To answer this, FE spoke with Jim Griffin of Fleet Advantage, who talked about this and the truck lifecycle impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.]]>935coronavirus,covid-19,data,telematics,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/looking-at-data-to-help-fleets-through-the-coronavirus--28654875https://api.spreaker.com/episode/28654875Mon, 01 Jun 2020 11:30:18 +0000Babcox MediaGeotab's Mike Branch joins the Fleet Future podcast to discuss how data can help them navigate the coronavirus crisis and beyond.724coronavirus,covid-19,data,telematics,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/daimler-trucks-north-america-on-keeping-up-with-service-during-a-critical-time--27409066https://api.spreaker.com/episode/27409066Mon, 18 May 2020 11:00:17 +0000Babcox MediaIn the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, trucking has, of course, been designated an essential service, and naturally truck maintenance followed suit. Today’s guest is Kevin Bangston, general manager of distribution network development for Daimler...472coronavirus,covid-19,maintenance,service,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-truck-telematics-with-trimble-transportation--26905395https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26905395Tue, 12 May 2020 20:00:13 +0000Babcox MediaChris Orban, vice president of data science for Trimble Transportation, stops by the Fleet Future podcast to talk about how telematics companies can help fleets during the Coronavirus pandemic, and to go over some of Trimble's newest offerings such as...813coronavirus,covid-19,telematics,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-role-of-telematics-in-a-changing-world--26300479https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26300479Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:08:59 +0000Babcox MediaDespite everything that's going on with the Coronavirus, trucks have had to keep running. And they rely on telematics to do that. In this episode I spoke with Sid Nair, head of product management and UX at Teletrac Navman, about the role of telematics...704coronavirus,covid-19,data,telematics,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-coronavirus-is-affecting-the-truck-market--24674732https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24674732Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:06:01 +0000Babcox MediaIn this episode, I'm joined by Tim Denoyer, vice president and senior analyst with ACT Research, who talked about the impact the coronavirus is having on the tracking industry. Later in the episode, Don Ake, vice president of commercial vehicles for...609coronavirus,economy,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-the-trucking-industry-stands-in-the-midst-of-the-coronavirus-situation--24221212https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24221212Mon, 23 Mar 2020 20:15:04 +0000Babcox MediaFleet Equipment editors Alex Crissey, Jason Morgan and David Sickels discuss the state of the trucking industry during the current crisis, including which manufacturers have suspended production, the state of the freight market, and the need to keep...624coronavirus,covid-19,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/recapping-the-tmc-annual-meeting-and-exhibition--23979122https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23979122Tue, 17 Mar 2020 17:31:22 +0000Babcox MediaFleet Equipment's Alex Crissey and Jason Morgan recap the 2020 TMC Annual Meeting and Exhibition, including the biggest news from the show, the trends we saw at the show and what fleet managers should be looking for at trade shows.941truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-truck-tires-with-cooper-s-gary-schroeder-and-phil-mosier--23004858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23004858Thu, 20 Feb 2020 21:16:32 +0000Babcox MediaIn the February issue of Fleet Equipment we featured Cooper Tire as our cover subject. In the story I talked with Gary Schroeder, executive director of Cooper’s global truck and bus tire business, and Phil Mosier, manager of commercial tire...453cooper,tires,truck,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/live-from-the-volvo-lights-project-electric-truck-event-opening-remarks--22661685https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22661685Tue, 11 Feb 2020 17:28:04 +0000Babcox Media2993falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/discussing-fleet-equipment-s-truck-trend-of-the-year--22271545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22271545Fri, 31 Jan 2020 14:42:48 +0000Babcox MediaFleet Equipment Editor Jason Morgan and Managing Editor Alex Crissey discuss the magazine's 2019 Truck Trend of the Year: the new innovations and products being put forward by the trucking industry’s suppliers.620truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/live-from-heavy-duty-aftermarket-dialogue-the-aftermarket-reality-of-electric-trucks--22135334https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22135334Mon, 27 Jan 2020 22:06:32 +0000Babcox MediaElectrification is on the truck aftermarket’s radar. At Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue, held just before the kick off of Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, a panel of technology experts took to the panel stage to talk about the biggest technology trends...3262aftermarket,electrification,hdaw-2020,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/live-from-heavy-duty-aftermarket-dialogue-truck-aftermarket-challenges-and-changes--22133822https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22133822Mon, 27 Jan 2020 20:55:38 +0000Babcox MediaAt Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue, just before Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, a panel of truck part distributors, truck dealers and service centers took to the mic to talk about how the heavy-duty truck aftermarket is evolving.3852aftermarket,hdaw-2020,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/live-from-geotab-connect-electric-vehicle-tools-presentation--21718650https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21718650Wed, 15 Jan 2020 18:46:57 +0000Babcox MediaMatt Stevens, Geotab vice president, electric vehicles, talks about the challenges and opportunities surrounding electric vehicles and he made several product announcements.2756falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/talking-autonomous-trucks-and-the-focus-on-the-customer-with-kenworth-s-kevin-baney--20695380https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20695380Thu, 12 Dec 2019 21:32:04 +0000Babcox MediaIn the November issue of Fleet Equipment, we featured Kevin Baney, Kenworth general manager and PACCAR vice president, on the cover. Kevin took the position as Kenworth GM over the summer, and in the story he talks about Kenworth’s work on...422autonomous,kenworth,truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-the-smart-decisions-about-when-to-replace-your-older-trucks--20165511
To answer this question, our guest in this episode of Fleet Future is Jim Griffin, chief operating officer and chief technology officer for Fleet Advantage, who talks about how Fleet Advantage evaluates truck life cycles, and what fleets should be looking for.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20165511Thu, 21 Nov 2019 14:50:54 +0000Babcox MediaOne of the most important considerations for fleet managers is how long you want to keep your trucks. Are you the type of fleet who wants to run every truck for a million miles, or do you want to keep a tight trade-in cycle so you’re almost always...
To answer this question, our guest in this episode of Fleet Future is Jim Griffin, chief operating officer and chief technology officer for Fleet Advantage, who talks about how Fleet Advantage evaluates truck life cycles, and what fleets should be looking for.]]>370truckingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-present-and-the-future-of-electric-truck-batteries--19422211https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19422211Wed, 09 Oct 2019 13:49:05 +0000Babcox MediaThe battery is, of course, crucial to the future of electric trucks. For electric trucks to become more viable in real-world applications, batteries will have to hit a certain standard. So what is that standard, and how far away might it be? Joshua...280batteries,electric,electrification,trucksfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-fleets-need-to-know-now-about-electric-trucks--19000668https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19000668Wed, 04 Sep 2019 16:27:00 +0000Babcox MediaThe first episode of Fleet Future covers one of trucking’s most buzzed-about topics: electric trucks. Guest Mike Roeth of NACFE talks about the benefits of spec’ing early, the infrastructure that will need to be in place, and what applications will...358electric,electrification,equipment,fleet,future,trucksfalsefull