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News•July 28, 2009

Mitchell 1 Launches Online Service Information for Medium Trucks

POWAY, CA - Mitchell 1 released its new online service information for medium trucks on July 1. Medium-Truck.net is a complete web-based service and repair information product covering Class 4-7 medium-duty straight trucks built from 1990 to the present.

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News•July 28, 2009

Freightliner Introduces Hybrid-Electric Retrofit Program

GAFFNEY, SC - Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation has launched a new program to retrofit older walk-in vans with new hybrid-electric systems.

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News•July 27, 2009

NHTSA Issues New Braking Rules for Large Trucks

WASHINGTON - The new standard requires that a tractor-trailer traveling at 60 miles per hour comes to a complete stop in 250 feet instead of the previous 355 feet listed in the old standard.

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News•July 27, 2009

Study: Texting Raises Crash Risk 23.2 Times

BLACKSBURG, VA - Truck and heavy-vehicle drivers who text-message while driving are 23.2 times more likely to be involved in a crash or near-crash as non-distracted motorists, according to new research conducted by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute.

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News•July 24, 2009

Awards to Recognize ‘Green’ Fleet Leaders

TORRANCE, CA - AF will honor fleet managers who have demonstrated leadership in going green at the 2009 Green Fleet Conference in Chicago. Nominate yourself or a colleague for this award!

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News•July 22, 2009

A.R.E. Truck Caps & Tonneau Covers Available for 2009 Dodge Ram

MASSILLON, OHIO - Fiberglass truck cap and tonneau cover manufacturer A.R.E. announces product availability for the 2009 Dodge Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 models.

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News•July 22, 2009

Yokohama Tire Corporation's Director Appointed to Tire Society Advisory Board

FULLERTON, CA - Dan Guiney, Yokohama Tire Corporation's director of technical services, has been appointed a member of the Tire Society's advisory board.

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News•July 22, 2009

FleetPride Acquires Fleet Supply of Tallahassee, Inc.

THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS - FleetPride, Inc., an independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, announced it completed the acquisition of Fleet Supply of Tallahassee, Inc.

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News•July 22, 2009

NTEA Member Verification Program Recognizes Safety & Quality

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI - Through its Member Verification Program (MVP), the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) has recognized 8 member companies and re-qualified 16 companies for their commitment to safety and quality standards.

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News•July 22, 2009

Navistar Engine Group Forms Three Regional Business Units

MELROSE PARK, IL - Navistar Engine Group has created three regional business units to better focus on its expanding customer base around the world. The three units - North America, South America and Global - will be led by a team of Navistar veterans:

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