Mechanical Maintenance Articles

Businesses and tax-exempt organizations that buy a qualified commercial clean vehicle may qualify for a clean vehicle tax credit of up to $40,000

Whether you’re moving freight across state lines or delivering products to customers in your local area, regular preventive fleet maintenance on your commercial trucks is necessary to maximize your uptime.

The path to transitioning commercial fleets to electric remains challenging, and infrastructure is not the only consideration for fleet managers considering this transition…

Looking for a new work-truck body? You’re smart enough to know they’re not all created equal, and some research is in order. So, before forking out your hard-earned money, take a quick look at these four reasons why a body constructed of aluminum might fit your needs.

Fleet managers are faced with the new responsibility of leading the transition to electrification. Choosing how to electrify your fleet is a monumental business decision that contains many different moving parts.

As the push for sustainability encroaches on the auto industry, commercial vehicles are no exception. Flex fuel is a great option, but is it better?

Starting a plumbing business can be very profitable with a small initial investment. However, when considering leaving a larger plumbing company or entering the plumbing profession as a career change, the most important thing is to have invested in the right tools and to have a commitment to get your name known quickly in your area.

Electrifying a fleet may seem like a large and daunting task, but if you plan ahead and do your research, you’ll be able to make a smooth transition. For most fleets, incorporating electric vehicles (EVs) will be a cost-saving decision. For the majority of fleets, it will make sense to begin the electrification process as soon as possible.

On September 22 and 23, Work Truck Solutions and COMVOY brought industry leaders together to discuss EV and alternative drivetrain/fuel adoption. The commercial vehicle industry is in the process of a significant transformation to alternative fuels that could positively affect the future of commercial transportation and logistics. If you missed the only major summit dedicated to the growing commercial vehicle industry, recordings of the sessions are now available on Work Truck Solutions' YouTube channel.

Southern California Edison estimates it will save more than 620,000 gallons of fuel annually by switching out its diesel trucks for EVs. This is why SCE has been working with Freightliner and their eCascadia Class 8 battery-electric tractor for material transport operations.