October 28, 2008
MASSILLON, OHIO – Tonneau cover manufacturer A.R.E. recently reintroduced its 0.019 Aluminum Unit to the market.
Tags: 0.019, A.R.E., aluminum unit, truck cap
CHICO, CA - Transfer Flow, Inc. now offers Increase a 50-gallon auxiliary fuel tank, which allows vehicle operators to drive more than twice as many miles between fuelings.
Tags: 50-gallon, Auxiliary Fuel Tank, Transfer Flow
MEDFORD, OR – IFW, Inc. has made its BedSlide available for the new Hummer H3T.
October 21, 2008
WASHINGTON – U.S. President George W. Bush signed the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 into law Oct. 3, shortly after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the legislation with a 263 to 171 vote.
Tags: biodiesel, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008, tax credit
November 4, 2008
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI – In an effort to recognize companies that develop innovative products and technology that improve work truck fuel utilization, the National Truck Equipment Association has created The Work Truck Show Green Award.
Tags: alt-fuel, Green Award, Green Products, Hybrid, NTEA, Work Truck Show 2009
TROY, MI – Delphi Corporation provides audio systems with multi-functionality aimed to meet the needs of commercial truck drivers, manufacturers, and fleet owners.
Tags: Audi Systems, Delphi Corporation
MILWAUKEE – DUECO Inc., in conjunction with Odyne Corp., has unveiled a plug-in hybrid electric digger derrick to dig holes and set electric poles by utility companies.
Tags: digger derrick, DUECO Inc., Odyne Corp.
BC – Envia announced its REV-H Plug-in Ford F-150 Hybrid conversion offers fleet customers up to 48 mpg, while reducing carbon emissions by 63 percent.
Tags: Envia, REV-H Plug-in Ford F-150 Hybrid conversion
November 18, 2008
ELKHART, IN – LEER has announced the release of the 100R Series fiberglass truck caps and the 700 Series tonneau covers for the new 2009 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup.
Tags: 2009 Dodge Ram , LEER, tonneau, Truck caps
November 7, 2008
TORRANCE, CA – Join Work Truck magazine for a free, interactive live event December 10. Sponsored by Ford Fleet, the 60-minute Webinar will begin at 11 a.m. PST (2 p.m. EST).
Tags: truck fleet management, Webinar, Work Truck magazine
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By Mike Antich Fuel prices hit record highs. The cost of financing a fleet doubles. Used-vehicle values plummet. Dealers are unable to sell the vehicles they have in inventory. Geopolitically, the U.S. is embroiled in war and the macro-economy teeters on recession. If you think I'm talking about 2008, think again. The year was 1973.
By Mike Antich October was an extremely difficult month to remarket vehicles in the wholesale market as resale prices took a precipitous drop. Wholesale pricing, based on mixed mileage and seasonally adjusted, declined a record 6 percent in October. The lack of credit to both dealers and retail buyers has been the key catalyst contributing to the downturn in the wholesale market. The market forecast is gloomy until the credit gridlock is resolved.
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