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March 2010, Work Truck - Feature

Freightliner M2 112 Goes All-Natural

Business Class M2 112

By Ashley Willis

Portland, Ore.-based Freightliner introduces the Business Class M2 112 NG, its first natural gas-powered truck. 2010 EPA emissions-compliant, the truck is targeted for natural gas utilities, port operations, and municipalities.

Tags: Freightliner, M2 112, natural gas

August 2009, Work Truck - Cover Story

What’s New in 2010 Model-Year Light- and Medium-Duty

By Cindy Brauer

Most light- and medium-duty truck manufacturers have carried over 2009-MY product lines to 2010-MY with only minor changes and enhancements. The following provides an overview of major OEM product lineups in the coming model-year.

Tags: 2010-MY, Dodge, Ford, Freightliner, GM, Hino, Isuzu, Kenworth, Mitsubishi Fuso, Navistar, new products, Nissan, Toyota, UD Trucks

November 2008, Work Truck - Cover Story

Freightliner M2e Hybrid Gets Down to Business

By Grace Lauron

With improved fuel economy, lower emissions, extended brake wear, and reduced idle time, Freightliner’s Business Class M2e Hybrid offers fleets a “clean” way to get the job done.

Tags: Cummins, Eaton Corp., Freightliner, Hybrid Work Trucks, M2e Hybrid

November 2008, Work Truck - Feature

ARI Hosts Fleet Management Workshop in So. Cal.

(L-R) Fleet Manager Roger Wilson, Kings County, sat alongside manufacturer representatives from Ford, General Motors, and Freightliner.

By Grace Lauron

Thirty-five fleet professionals from 20 agencies participated in a two-day fleet management seminar event, hosted by Automotive Resources International.

Tags: ARI, CALSTART, fleet management, Ford, Freightliner, GM

November 2008, Work Truck - Feature

New Work Engines of Tomorrow

By Dan Kratz

From hybrids to electric vehicles, it is important to have the right fuel to drive down fuel costs.

Tags: all-electric trucks, biodiesel, biomethane, Foton, Freightliner, hybrid, hydrogen, International Truck and Engine, natural gas, UPS, Work Truck Engines, WorkStar, Zero-Emission Trucks

September 2008, Work Truck - Cover Story

What's New in Medium-Duty Trucks for 2009-MY

By Lauren Fletcher, Grace Lauron, Lisajoyce Vergara

Medium-duty trucks are the heart of many fleet operations. Several manufacturers share what’s new for the 2009 model-year, with lists of vocational opportunities.

Tags: 2009-MY, Chevrolet & GMC Series, Dodge 4500 & 5500 Chassis Cabs, Ford F-650 & F-750, Freightliner, International DuraStar & CityStar, Isuzu N-Series, Kenworth T170, T270 & T370, medium-duty trucks, Mitsubishi Fuso, Sterling Acterra, Workhorse Custom Chassis

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Do You Know What Your Drivers Are Really Doing?

By Mike Antich
Do you really know who is driving your company-provided vehicles? Often the "at-work" persona of an employee is not the true indicator of their behavior when no one is watching. Recently, someone forwarded me a link to a chat room for pharmaceutical reps. I did a search of posts that included the phrase "company car" and, in short order, I was shocked at some of the comments written about their use of company cars and how drivers play "the system" to their advantage.

The Need to Extend 50-Percent Bonus Depreciation

By Mike Antich
First-year 50-percent depreciation, known as bonus depreciation, expired Jan. 1, 2010. An amendment to retroactively extend bonus depreciation through the end of calendar-year 2010 has been added as an amendment to H.R. 5297. Bonus depreciation has been benefical to commercial fleets, especially those with long-life assets. As an industry, we need to urge members of Congress to pass H.R. 5297. But this is easier said than done due to the many other contentious issues in the bill.

Uptick in Fuel-Related Problems in Diesel Trucks

By Mike Antich

Who Will Succeed You as Fleet Manager?

By Mike Antich

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Work Truck - September/October 2009

In This Issue:
What’s New in 2010-MY Light- & Medium-Duty Trucks, Greening Your Truck Fleet, Rent or Own! The Short-Term Use Dilemma and much more…

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