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Trucktruth.com v2.0 Launched to Offer Lift Truck News, Information and Advice

GREENVILLE, NC - Trucktruth.com, an online resource for lift truck manufacturers, buyers, operators ,and dealers, was recently re-launched with an updated appearance, improved navigation and a wider range of information.

by Staff
September 23, 2009
2 min to read


GREENVILLE, NC - Trucktruth.com, an online resource for lift truck manufacturers, buyers, operators ,and dealers, was recently re-launched with an updated appearance, improved navigation and a wider range of information. The content has been expanded to include an Energy Center containing articles on environmental issues affecting the lift truck industry and market-specific sections with news and trends from multiple industries.

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The site integrates the latest lift truck news, tips and data to help visitors make informed purchasing decisions and learn more about lift truck safety, operation and maintenance. Content is broken down into three key areas: Before You Buy, Fleet Management and Operator Training. Within each section are articles, white papers, videos and comparison figures for visitors hoping to optimize their lift truck investment.

In addition to information on purchasing and managing lift trucks, trucktruth.com now features an Energy Center, a single-source reference for the latest news on alternative sources of motive power, CARB and EPA regulations, tax savings, studies and grants. This new section will be updated with environmentally-related news and articles from around the material handling industry as it becomes available.

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The updated site also offers pages tailored specifically to users in the heavy manufacturing, intermodal & shipping, mining & construction and paper & lumber industries. Each section contains hot topics, blog posts and trends related to that specific sector, providing an engrossing, in-depth experience for visitors from those markets. New industries will be added to the site on a rolling basis.

Trucktruth.com now utilizes the latest social media tools, making it easier for users to share, post and bookmark information. Visitors also have the ability to comment on articles and videos, submit their own content for posting on the site and register for regular site updates by emailing editor@trucktruth.com.

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