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January 2010, Work Truck - Feature

Isuzu Launches New Initiatives to Manage Vehicle Maintenance Costs

By Ashley Willis

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America Inc. introduces the Priority Service Maintenance Program to provide truck fleet managers guaranteed preventive maintenance with fixed parts and labor expenses.

Tags: Gold Star Warranty Program, Isuzu, preventive maintenance, Priority Service Maintenance Program

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

April 2009, Work Truck - Feature

Isuzu SEE Technology: Safety, Econony, Environment

Work Truck magazine participated in the Isuzu Fuel Economy Challenge at the company’s proving ground in Hokkaido. More than 10,000 drivers over the past 10 years have visited the proving ground to participate in the Fuel Economy Challenge.

By Mike Antich

SEE Technology is the basis of all of Isuzu’s product development. Isuzu’s goal is to incorporate three core areas — safety, economy, and environment — in all future products. WT recently traveled to Japan to get a first-hand look.

Tags: economy, environment, Isuzu, Isuzu Fuel Economy Challenge, safety, SEE, SEE Technology

February 2009, Work Truck - Cover Story

All About Medium-Duty Work Truck Engines

By Lauren Fletcher & Sean Lyden

Defining exactly what a truck must do is the first step in spec’ing a medium-duty truck engine.

Tags: Cummins, Detroit Diesel, engines, Ford, GM, International, Isuzu, MaxxForce, PACCAR, Peterbilt, Rebuilt engines, Remanufactured engines

September 2008, Work Truck - Feature

FedEx Implements Green Fleet Initiative

By Joe Bohn

FedEx’s diverse environmental efforts range throughout its operation, with commercial hybrids dominating the company’s attention.

Tags: Azure Dynamics , Eaton Corp., Environmental Defense Fund, Fed Ex, Ford, Green, hybrid, Isuzu, IVECO

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Uptick in Fuel-Related Problems in Diesel Trucks

By Mike Antich
The EPA mandated the use of ULSD, effective June 1, 2006. Since then, there has been an uptick in reports of fuel-related problems, such as corrosion in storage tanks and dispensing systems, onboard vehicle fuel tank corrosion, clogged filters, and seal and gasket deterioration. What has the industry scratching its "collective head" is the chronological correlation between the uptick in fuel-related problems and the introduction of ULSD. Is there a connection between the two?

Who Will Succeed You as Fleet Manager?

By Mike Antich
I asked a number of long-time fleet managers, who have the perspective of history, their thoughts about the future of the fleet manager position. In particular, I asked who they thought would succeed them when they retire or move on to other opportunities. A surprising number felt the future for in-house fleet managers is bleak. Others cited no "new blood" being infused into the ranks of the fleet management profession.

Commercial Fleet Buying Intentions Remain Cautious for 2011-MY

By Mike Antich

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Work Truck - July/August 2010

In This Issue:
Here are the Highlights

  • TerraStar Takes International Truck Lineup to New Level
  • Is Carbon Fiber the Future of Truck Bodies?
  • Daimler Vans USA Launches Fourth Sprinter Model
    And much more…

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