May 27, 2008
BENSENVILLE, IL – Central States Trucking, one of the fastest growing trucking companies in the Midwest, has earned back-to back fleet safety awards from Acuity Insurance and A.N. Ansay & Associates (broker).
Tags: Acuity Insurance, Award, Central States Trucking, safety
February 27, 2008
DETROIT – When the redesigned Ford F-150 and Dodge Ram hit dealerships this fall, some important safety features will also be standard, including electronic stability systems.
Tags: Dodge Ram, F-150, IIHS, Pickups, safety
February 6, 2008
SPARKS, MD – PHH Arval has formed a strategic partnership with the Center for Transportation Safety (CTS), a provider of risk management and training solutions for drivers.
Tags: CTS, PHH Arval, safety
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In This Issue: Ford Gets Tougher with the 2008 Super Duty, Re-Rating GVWR: Why and How It’s Done, Medium-Duty Truck Operating Costs Increase (Again) and much more…