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Articles•by Chris Wolski•December 19, 2014

Time Capsule: Chain Driven Upfit Circa 1930s

Before the development of hydraulics, chain-driven mechanisms were the upfitting norm as this photo from the 1930s demonstrates. While it may not be as efficient as the modern technology, the evidence shows that it still got the job done.

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News•December 18, 2014

Auto Truck Group to Open St. Louis Facility

The Auto Truck Group has announced that it will be opening a new work truck and commercial van upfitting and manufacturing facility later this month. Shipping will begin on January 5, 2015 from the facility located at 21 Elaine Drive, O'Fallon, Missouri.

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News•December 18, 2014

Toyota Releases 2016 Tacoma Photo

Toyota has released the first image of its redesigned 2016 Tacoma mid-size pickup that shows what appears to be a more aggressive nose and headlamps.

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News•December 18, 2014

Federal Legislation Boosts Diesel Emissions Reduction Grants

The federal budget package approved by the U.S. House and U.S. Senate includes a 50 percent increase in funding for a clean air program that reduces emissions from older diesel powered engines, vehicles, and equipment.

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News•December 17, 2014

FedEx Increases Quarterly Profit 23%

Trucking and package delivery giant FedEx Corp. on Wednesday reported a big jump in profit for its fiscal year second quarter.

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News•December 17, 2014

Vincentric: ProMaster Van Leads TCO Among Diesels

The diesel-powered Chrysler ProMaster full-size van was the only non-luxury diesel expected to deliver a lower total cost of ownership than its gasoline counterpart in a Vincentric study that evaluated 35 diesels.

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Products•December 16, 2014

18-Inch Poly Toolbox

Minimizer introduced a 18-inch poly tool box that is significantly lighter than metal and fits into many tighter-fit places on trucks and truck chassis, according to the manufacturer.

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News•December 16, 2014

Prime Design Announces Management Changes

Prime Design announces several staff and role changes effective December 1, including a new strategic account manager and product manager.

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News•by Tom Berg•December 16, 2014

ProMaster City Vans Built in Turkey with U.S. Powertrains

Major components for the new Ram ProMaster City compact vans will cross the seas twice as part of assembly plans involving Europe, Eurasia and North America, Ram Commercial Truck executives said.

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News•December 15, 2014

Federal Study Highlights Rental Truck Safety

Not a single fatal crash involving a rental truck over a five-year period (2005-2010) has been attributed to a safety or maintenance defect in the rental vehicle

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