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News•May 16, 2007

The Reading Group Announces New Fleet Service

READING, PA – The Reading Group LLC announces the creation of Reading Fleet Services. Reading Fleet Services provides fleets with a one-stop fleet solution by providing a complete selection of truck mounted equipment and related services, focusing on high quality, exceptional value, quick delivery and exceptional customer satisfaction from a nationwide network of manufacturing and distribution facilities.

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News•May 16, 2007

One-Millionth Duramax Engine Built

DETROIT, MI – Duramax has now built its one-millionth engine, having introduced its first one in 2001. Since then, GM's heavy-duty diesel pickup market share has increased nearly 10 times over the last six years.

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News•May 16, 2007

Diesel Engine Upgrade Funds Available in California County

YREKA, CA – Carl Moyer Program funds are available to all public and private entities in Siskiyou County. The funds may be applied for directly through the Siskiyou County Air Pollution Control District (APCD). To request an application or to ask questions about the program, contact the APCD at 841-4030.

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News•May 16, 2007

Work Truck and Trailer Industry 2008 Business and Market Planning Summit Slated for Oct. 30–31, 2007

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI – The National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) has changed the date of its 2008 Business and Market Planning Summit to Oct. 30–31, 2007, at Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago-O'Hare Rosemont (Rosemont, IL) location.

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News•May 16, 2007

LEER Tonneau Covers Released for 2007 Toyota Tundra

ELKHART, IN – LEER, a Truck Accessories Group Company, has released the new 700 and 800 Series tonneau covers for the 2007 Toyota Tundra. The LEER 700 Series tonneau features an easy-to-use cast metal twist handle with an integral weather cover, linked to automotive-style rotary latches, and hidden lock linkage for reliable, lockable security.

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News•May 16, 2007

DHL Investigates the Use of Biodiesel for its UK Fleet

LONDON, UK – A UK division of the international DHL logistics group, DHL Exel Supply Chain, has started to investigate the possibility of operating its delivery vehicles using 100 percent biodiesel.

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News•May 16, 2007

Hino Releases World-First Hybrid Truck in Australia

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – Hino has released the world's first production hybrid truck in Australia — a prelude. Hino said its new 6,500kg capacity hybrid will be best suited to urban applications and will provide up to 20 percent improved fuel economy than a similar conventional truck.

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News•by Staff•May 16, 2007

Bobit Business Media to Present Managing Fleet Safety, Accident Avoidance, and Driver Training Webinar

TORRANCE, CA – Bobit Business Media's latest Webinar in its Web Seminar Series, “Managing Fleet Safety, Accident Avoidance, and Driver Training,” sponsored by CEI, Volvo, and Driver's Alert, will be held May 24, from 2-2:45 p.m. (EST), 11-11:45 a.m. (PDT).

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News•May 16, 2007

National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) and the National Classification Committee (NCC) to Respond to the Surface Transportation Board's Classification Antitrust Ruling

ALEXANDRIA, VA — NMFTA will respond to the STB ruling that would result in the removal of the antitrust immunity granted to the NCC in developing the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC).

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News•May 16, 2007

House Puts Brakes On Full Access For Mexican Trucks

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to delay a Bush administration plan to allow Mexican trucks full access to U.S. highways.

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