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NewsJanuary 11, 2013

MY-2014 Silverado Toughened with High-Strength Steel

To help the new 2014 Silverado measure up to the rugged tasks expected of full-size pickups by commercial fleet customers, engineers chose high-strength steels for the backbone of the new trucks.

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NewsJanuary 2, 2013

Autocar Issuing 3 Vehicle Recalls to Replace Steel Wheels

WASHINGTON – Autocar Industries, an Indiana-based manufacturer of refuse and street sweeper trucks as well as yard tractors, is issuing three separate recalls so dealers can replace steel wheels (model 90262) manufactured by Hayes Lemmerz.

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NewsDecember 26, 2012

U.S. Department of Transportation Orders LEX Express, Inc. to Shut Down

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation's (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today ordered passenger carrier LEX Express, Inc. (DBA Lincolnland Express) of Champaign, Ill., to shut down its operations.

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ProductsDecember 26, 2012

GloLight Series Lamps

Optronics International, a manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty LED vehicle lighting, formally debuted its unique new GloLight Series 4-inch round and 6-inch oval LED stop, tail, and turn lamps to the transportation industry.

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NewsDecember 21, 2012

GM Recalls 2010 Through 2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon

DETROIT – General Motors is recalling 118,800 2010 – 2012 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon vehicles manufactured between November 9, 2009 and August 28, 2012 due to these vehicles potentially missing a secondary hood latch.

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NewsDecember 19, 2012

Truck Drivers Offer Safety Tips For Holiday Travel

ARLINGTON, VA - More than 84.4 million motorists are expected to travel over 50 miles or more during the year-end holiday. American Trucking Associations want to ensure those motorists arrive at their destinations safely.

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NewsDecember 19, 2012

FMCSA Orders Ben Gordon Enterprises LLC d.b.a. Gordon’s Tree Service to Shut Down

WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered Ben Gordon Enterprises LLC d.b.a. Gordon's Tree Service of Slidell, La., to immediately cease all transportation services based on serious safety violations that pose an imminent hazard to public safety.

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NewsDecember 19, 2012

Hino Motors Recalling More Than 35,000 Trucks

WASHINGTON – Hino Motors Sales U.S.A. is recalling more than 35,000 2005-2013 model-year medium-duty trucks because an electrical system issue may pose a fire risk, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.

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Articlesby Sean LydenDecember 18, 2012

How Will the Hours-of-Service Revisions Affect Your Fleet?

Industry experts believe the FMCSA provisions will fundamentally change the way many fleets do business. Main points of the revised ruling are highlighted.

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ArticlesDecember 18, 2012

Changing Your Company's Safety Culture

While obstacles to tackle when creating a safety culture abound, fleet managers must address issues such as recognizing the need for change and making it a top company priority.

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