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The Column: Politics, food and used fire trucks
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (1802+ words) ON MONDAY, at 11 a. m. , the highest bidder is going to become the proud new owner of at least one of two decommissioned Lowell Fire Department vehicles. The bid to purchase the surplus vehicles includes a 2011 Ford F-150 truck. The bid notice said…...
USPS bans unvetted non-domiciled CDL drivers from transporting mail starting May 1
1+ week, 2+ day ago (154+ words) The U. S. Postal Service (USPS) will no longer allow unvetted non-domiciled Commercial Driver's License (CDL)to haul mail, starting next month. Effective May 1, 2026, USPS will no longer allow the transportation of mail by a non-domiciled CDL driver who has not been screened…...
Hello Fresh Saves 200 Tonnes of Carbon Thanks to Rivian Commercial Vans - Newsroom
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (12+ words) Rivian...
Mercedes-Benz Vans Backs Small Business Owners in "Price of Success
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (123+ words) Design Rush - Mercedes-Benz Vans Backs Small Business Owners in "Price of Success Mercedes-Benz 'Price of Success' Campaign: Key Findings - Mercedes-Benz Vans moves to customer-first storytelling and puts small business owners at the center of its narrative. - The Sprinter is used…...
Updated Volkswagen ID. Buzz Gets AWD, V2 L and Smarter Tech
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (553+ words) The Volkswagen ID. Buzz continues to electrify fans of the iconic VW Bus, blending retro design with modern EV technology. For the 2026 model year, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has rolled out a comprehensive update that enhances performance, usability, and digital features'making the…...
How prevalent are car fires? The answer will surprise you
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (114+ words) Daily American How prevalent are car fires? The answer will surprise you SOMERSET " It was a normal late-winter day for Russell Bailey, driving his truck, an attached plow blade scraping the snow to open a customer's driveway. Then it wasn't....
Say hello to the U. S. Postal Service's new workhorses, truck replaces old fleet in St. Albans
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (1175+ words) A Next Generation Delivery Vehicle parked at the St. Albans Post Office. The NGDV is replacing the Grumman LLV, which was used by the U. S. Postal Service for the last 40 years." ST. ALBANS " It's the most visually distinct vehicle on the…...
Oshkosh rescinds Flock Safety contract amid heatmap-tracking concerns.
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (287+ words) OSHKOSH (NBC 26) " The Oshkosh Common Council rescinded its contract with Flock Safety after learning the company's automated license plate readers can create "heatmaps" to track daily driving patterns. Oshkosh Police Chief Dean Smith notified council members on Wednesday that statements…...
New USPS vehicles making their way to the Quad Cities
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (57+ words) WQAD New USPS vehicles making their way to the Quad Cities To stream News 8 on your phone, you need the News 8 app. Download the News 8 app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here for this video Before You…...
What's next after Oshkosh cancels Flock license plate reader contract?
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (762+ words) OSHKOSH " Oshkosh may be moving on from Flock Safety, but the company appears to be holding out hope for a future partnership with the city. Calling the situation that led to Oshkosh rescinding an agreement for the license plate readers…...