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News•December 1, 2010

Goodyear Unveils SUV/Light-Truck Winter Tires

AKRON, OHIO - Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has introduced the Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice WRT, the company's first dedicated winter tire for SUVs and light trucks.

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News•December 1, 2010

All-New 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Named '2011 Urban Truck of the Year'

AUBURN HILLS, MI - Editors of Decisive Auto magazine and a panel of 15 independent automotive journalists selected the all-new 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee as Decisive Media's "Urban Truck of the Year."

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News•December 1, 2010

Ram Offers Additional Paint Options to Commercial Customers

AUBURN HILLS, MI - Based on customer demand, the Ram Truck brand has announced that it will add a "National Fire Safety Lime Yellow" paint option to 2011 Ram commercial trucks, including 2500/3500 Heavy Duty pickups and 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab trucks.

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News•December 1, 2010

NTEA Names Successor to Carney as Executive Director

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI - The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Board of Trustees has named Steve Carey, NTEA senior director of operations, to replace long-time Executive Director Jim Carney. Carney will retire April 30, 2012, after what will be a 36-year career with the NTEA (35 years as executive director).

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News•December 1, 2010

Hino Truck Engines Rank Highest in J.D. Power Study

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA - While fuel economy levels vary widely among truck engine manufacturers, fleets with the most fuel-efficient engines may benefit from significant cost savings and higher satisfaction, particularly after a year-over-year increase in gas and diesel prices,.

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News•December 1, 2010

New Penske Truck Leasing, Rental and Logistics Blog

READING, PA - Penske Truck Leasing introduced its new corporate blog called, "Move Ahead." It will serve as the official blog for Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Truck Rental, Penske Logistics and Penske Used Trucks.

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News•November 24, 2010

Yokohama Tire Corporation to Adjust Prices on OTR and Commercial Tires

FULLERTON, CA - Yokohama Tire Corporation announced it will increase prices on its light and medium commercial truck, and off-the-road (OTR) tires in the United States, effective January 1, 2011. The adjustments are due to continued increases in the cost of raw materials and energy-related expenses.

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News•November 24, 2010

Paper Transport's CNG-Powered Freightliner Trucks Reach More Than 130,000 Miles

PORTLAND, OR - Paper Transport, one of the nation's leading regional truckload service carriers, recently reached more than 130,000 miles each on its two Freightliner Business Class M2 112 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) vehicles.

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News•November 24, 2010

Technology & Maintenance Council Announces 2011 Annual Meeting Details

TAMPA, FL - "Extending the Boundaries of Vehicle Maintenance" is the theme of American Trucking Associations' Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) 2011 Annual Meeting and Transportation Technology Exhibition, to be held Feb. 8-11 at the Tampa Convention Center, Tampa, Fla.

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News•November 24, 2010

Trucking Industry Expert Returns to ATA as Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs

ARLINGTON, VA -- The American Trucking Associations (ATA) announced the appointment of Mary Phillips as senior vice president of Legislative Affairs. Phillips returns to ATA after serving as Vice President of Legislative Affairs in 2005 and 2006.

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