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SafetyCover Storyby Cindy Brauer & Thi DaoMay 4, 2009

Bright Ideas Energize Fleet Management

From acquisition to remarketing, a compilation of best ideas in managing successful, cost-effective, and efficient fleets is presented.

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OperationsCover Storyby Grace LauronApril 22, 2009

Serving Double-Duty: 2nd Win for F-Series Super Duty

Class-leading payload capacity and towing capability make the Ford workhorse and truck series a clear favorite for the annual Work Truck award, voted on by fleet professionals.

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Operationsby Mike AntichApril 22, 2009

Medium-Duty Operating Costs Increase in 2008-CY

The biggest factor behind the spike in medium-duty operating costs was the increase in diesel prices, which jumped 32 percent from the then-historical high in 2007. Other factors included increased labor rates and higher taxes.

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Safetyby Kathy CloseApril 22, 2009

10 Common Errors: Complying with Drug and Alcohol Testing Mandates

Mistakes in complying with federal testing regulations may result in both fines and penalties issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Every year, thousands of motor carriers are cited during FMCSA audits.

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Safetyby Mike AntichApril 22, 2009

Isuzu SEE Technology: Safety, Econony, Environment

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.

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Green Fleetby Lauren FletcherApril 21, 2009

Roush Introduces Propane-Powered F-250/F-350

After the successful launch of the propane-powered F-150, Roush is introducing a liquid-propane conversion for the F-250 and F-350.

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Safetyby Richard D. AlanizApril 21, 2009

How to Comply with 'Reasonable Accommodations' Mandates

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires employers accommodate an employee's disability or religion. Strategies and procedures can be developed to guide managers in complying with the regulations without creating "undue hardship" to the company.

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Vehicle Researchby Thi DaoApril 12, 2009

Green Fleet: Frito-Lay Augments Fleet with Higher-MPG Sprinters

Frito-Lay’s addition of 1,200 Sprinters nationwide is part of parent company PepsiCo’s focus on resource conservation.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffApril 12, 2009

Green Fleet: UPS Completes Deployment of 300 New ‘Green’ Trucks

The company’s new compressed natural gas trucks are expected to yield a 20-percent emissions reduction over the cleanest diesel engines available in the market today.

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Vehicle Researchby Lisajoyce VergaraApril 9, 2009

Volvo Introduces All-New S80 Sedan

The 2009 S80 luxury sedan offers safety, style, and performance.

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