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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherMarch 5, 2012

Hitting the Road: The Work Truck Show 2012

The 2012 The Work Truck Show just ended in Indianapolis. I was at the show from day one to closing day and share some of my highlights from the event.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherFebruary 29, 2012

On the Road Soon: 2012 The Work Truck Show

The 2012 NTEA Work Truck Show is going to be taking place next week and I can't tell you how excited I am to be hitting the road and heading to the show.

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Chatty Chassisby Lauren FletcherJanuary 25, 2012

2012 Medium-Duty Truck of Year? It's Anyone's Guess

I'm getting excited. We have one week left before balloting closes for our 2012 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year award, and the results are anyone's guess.

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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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