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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherDecember 16, 2011

Hitting the Road: 2011 Mooneye's Xmas Party & Hot Rod Show

Anyone who knows me, or has read my bio, should know that I love hot rods. Make those hot rods trucks, and I'm in heaven. Take a look at the photo gallery of classic trucks from this years show.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherDecember 14, 2011

Driving is Not Downhill Skiing

In skiing, the skier in front of you always has the right of way, and you are responsible mainly for those in front of you. Drivers must remember that on the road, you are responsible for paying attention to everyone, and everything, around you.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherNovember 30, 2011

Know the Laws of the States You Drive

While there are many similar driving laws across the United States, fleet managers should ensure that any driver that crosses state lines is aware of some of the more subtle differences from state-to-state.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherSeptember 21, 2011

Hitting the Road: Looking Forward to the Green Fleet Conference

It's my favorite time of year! No, not the holidays - travel season! And what a better way to kick it off then by attending our very own Green Fleet Conference Oct. 3-4 out in Dallas.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherAugust 31, 2011

Protect Your 'Back Seat'

A crime wave is occurring - thieves are targeting SUVs and stealing the third-row seats. Online news items regarding these thefts go back at least two years with a recent surge over the past few months. The reason behind the theft? Money, of course.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherAugust 3, 2011

What Happened to All of the Good Drivers?

I believe the driver's license test of today is no longer relevant. New in-vehicle technology is not only impacting the driving experience on a creature-comfort level, but, I believe it is also requiring more technical skill while behind-the-wheel than ever before.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherJuly 20, 2011

Navistar Files Another Suit Against EPA

Navistar filed a lawsuit on July 5 against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), alleging that the Agency allows competitors to circumvent 2010 Emissions Regulations.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherMay 18, 2011

Are Your Drivers Stressed Out?

Stress. We all deal with it. Much has been written about the stress and challenges fleet managers' face on a day-to-day basis, but what about the drivers?

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherMarch 22, 2011

Hitting the Road: Freightliner in Las Vegas

According to my nephew, I am officially the envy of boys/men ages five and up. I spent my weekend (March 18-19) in not-so-sunny Las Vegas getting behind the wheel of Freightliner's new SD (Severe Duty) trucks - from dump trucks to mixers to cranes.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherMarch 9, 2011

Hitting the Road: The Work Truck Show - The Products

This blog will cover the press conferences and products I came across at the 2011 Work Truck Show and National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Convention.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherMarch 8, 2011

Hitting the Road: The Work Truck Show - The Events

The Work Truck Show took place in Indianapolis this year I covered it. This post covers the event and general NTEA items. Another post focused on products.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherMarch 2, 2011

Hitting the Road: The Work Truck Show

I'm revved up and excited about the upcoming NTEA Work Truck Show (March 8-10). My schedule is jam packed with educational sessions, new product launches, and interviews with manufacturers through Wednesday.

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