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News•February 21, 2007

New York State Senator Seeks to Criminalize Drowsy Driving

ALBANY, NY – New York State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky has introduced a bill that would make drowsy driving illegal. A recent poll of American drivers showed that 37 percent admit they've nodded off while driving.

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News•by Staff•February 21, 2007

Dodge Announces Pricing for All-New 2007 Sprinter

TORONTO, CANADA – Dodge has released pricing for the all-new 2007 Sprinter. Base Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Prices (MSRP) for the all-new 2007 Dodge Sprinter models are now available.

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News•February 21, 2007

UPS Explores Using Biodiesel for its Kentucky Vehicle Fleet

LOUISVILLE, KY – United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS), which already operates the largest private alternative-fuel-powered fleet in the United States, is expected to announce soon that it will begin operating at least part of its vehicle fleet in Kentucky using biodiesel.

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News•February 21, 2007

A.R.E. Announces New Z Series Cap for 2007 Ford Sport Trac

MASSILLON, OH – A.R.E. is now offering its Z Series fiberglass cap for the 2007 Ford Sport Trac sport utility truck (SUT). The Z Series caps, custom-designed and manufactured for the Sport Trac XLT and Limited models, feature an ergonomically designed door handle with original equipment-quality locks and a double-sided key for easy use.

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News•February 21, 2007

Alabama Trucking Association to Honor Safest Fleets

BIRMINGHAM, AL – The Alabama Trucking Association is accepting nominations for its annual SMMC Fleet Safety Awards Banquet, set for March 26 in Birmingham. Categories include Safest Fleet, Most Improved Fleet, Driver of the Year, Maintenance Professional of the Year, Safety Professional of the Year, and a new category: Fleet Manager of the Year.

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News•February 21, 2007

New Diesel Retrofit Online Forum Provides Updated News, Information on Cleaning Diesel Emissions

ISELIN, NJ – BASF Catalysts, a provider of diesel emissions control technology, has launched www.dieselretrofitdaily.com — a new, Web site featuring updates on diesel retrofit technology, programs, regulations, and funding, as well as online discussions about cleaning emissions from existing diesel trucks and buses.

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News•February 21, 2007

Goodyear Highway Hero Finalists Named for Arizona & Minneapolis Heroics

AKRON, OH – As finalists for Goodyear's 24th annual North America Highway Hero Award, three professional truck drivers battled flames to pull victims from their burning vehicles in as many Arizona accidents, and one driver came to the rescue of a Minneapolis Metro Transit police officer who was attacked by a suspect in a drug deal.

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News•February 21, 2007

Streicher Mobile Fueling Completes Reincorporation and Name Change to SMF Energy Corporation

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Streicher Mobile Fueling, Inc. has completed its reincorporation in the state of Delaware by merging with and into its wholly-owned Delaware subsidiary.

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News•February 21, 2007

PacLease Offers Free Guide to Improving Fuel Economy

BELLEVUE, WA – To help fleets find ways to reduce fuel costs, PacLease, a full-service, North America leasing company, has released an informational fuel economy guide.

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News•February 21, 2007

Trucking Firm Turns to RFID to Track Containers

CHARLOTTE, NC – Horizon Lines Inc. has turned to radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to track containers seamlessly from a Seattle distribution center over the sea and land to their final destination in Alaska.

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