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News•February 27, 2007

FMCSA Weighing Public Comments on Proposed Onboard Recorder Rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will continue to accept public comments about the agency's proposed on-board recorder rule until Apr. 18. The FMCSA's proposed rule change would require truck and bus companies with a history of serious violations to install electronic onboard recorders in all of their commercial vehicles for a minimum of two years.

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News•February 27, 2007

'07 Sprinter Van Features Adaptive ESP Stability System

TORONTO – The 2007 Dodge Sprinter features more than 25 safety and security features, including the new Adaptive ESP electronic stability system.

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News•February 27, 2007

Kenworth Names 2007 Dealer Service Council

KIRKLAND, WA – Kenworth Truck Company has named its 2007 Kenworth Service Council, which is comprised of leading Kenworth service managers in the United States and Canada. The council's mission is to help promote service and product improvements to further enhance Kenworth's ‘World's Best' quality.

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News•February 27, 2007

Volvo Bids to Acquire Nissan Diesel

GOTEBORG, SWEDEN – Volvo will make a $1.1 billion bid for Nissan Diesel, a bid supported by the directors of both companies.

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News•February 27, 2007

DriverSource Inc. Releases New Commercial Driver Recruiting Web Site — MyDriverSource.com

DEARBORN, MI – DriverSource Inc. has released a completely new Web site, MyDriverSource.com, which features all-new graphics and content focused on the Internet recruiting and job placement of commercially licensed truck drivers.

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News•February 27, 2007

Dickinson Fleet Services Marks 10th Anniversary by Launching New WEBWRENCH Product

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Dickinson Fleet Services, an independent truck repair and body shop, recently marked its tenth anniversary by launching a new technology product. WEBWRENCH is a new state-of-the-art software system Dickinson developed to help its customers maximize the life expectancy of their fleets and tighten controls on spending.

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News•February 21, 2007

GM to Build Silverado and Sierra Hybrid Trucks in Oshawa

OSHAWA, TORONTO – General Motors will build hybrid versions of its Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickup trucks at the Oshawa truck assembly plant east of Toronto.

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News•February 21, 2007

Idaho Legislature Passes Permanent Trailer Plate Legislation

BOISE, ID – State legislation supported by the Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) that would provide for permanent registration for trailers and semi-trailers has been approved by the Idaho Legislature.

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News•by News/Media Release•February 21, 2007

Dodge Introduces All-New 2007 Sprinter

Dodge continues to build on its presence in the commercial vehicle market with the all-new, super-sized Sprinter.

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News•February 21, 2007

Analysts Say Class 8 Downturn Likely to Continue

NEW YORK, NY –Bear Stearns says heavy truck orders during 2006 were “astonishing” considering weakening truck fundamentals and falling freight tonnage in North America.

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