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Safetyby StaffFebruary 3, 2015

Obama Proposes NHTSA Funding Boost for Recall Probes

President Barack Obama has proposed a funding increase for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that would boost the agency's funding by 9 percent to expand investigations into vehicle safety defects.

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Small Fleetby StaffFebruary 3, 2015

Gasoline Prices Rise to $2.06 Per Gallon

The average price of a gallon of unleaded gasoline rose 2.4 cents to $2.068 per gallon for the week ending Feb. 2, according to federal data.

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Safetyby StaffFebruary 3, 2015

Fleet Safety Video Tip: Post-Snowstorm Vehicle Prep

This week’s tip focuses on safety measures that fleet drivers can take before they hit the road after a snowstorm. AAA provides helpful advice.

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Operationsby David Cullen, Executive EditorFebruary 2, 2015

Obama Ups the Ante on Highway Spending

President Obama has proposed $478 billion in spending on transportation infrastructure over the next six years in his $4 trillion budget proposal.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffFebruary 2, 2015

White is Vehicle Color of Choice in UK

Figures recently released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have found that white was the most popular color for new cars registered in the UK in 2014 for the second year running.

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Fuelby StaffFebruary 2, 2015

All-New Fleet Technology Expo Set for August

Replacing Green Fleet Conference & Expo traditionally held in October, the first annual Fleet Technology Expo is for all fleet types looking for ways to improve operational efficiencies.

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Fuelby StaffFebruary 2, 2015

Oil Price Volatility Makes Case For NGVs

With the price of oil being highly unpredictable it only makes sense for commercial and government fleets to choose natural gas-powered vehicles, according to NGVAmerica President Matt Godlewski.

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Operationsby StaffFebruary 2, 2015

Gold Miner Adds First 2015 F-150 Fleet Trucks

Barrick Gold Corp. has begun acquiring Ford's aluminum-body 2015 F-150 pickup trucks for its Nevada gold mining operation. Barrick has placed an initial order for 35 leased pickups and plans to eventually add several hundred to its work truck fleet.

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Operationsby StaffFebruary 2, 2015

Brake Parts Finalizes Acquisition of OE Quality Friction Inc.

The purchase by Brake Parts Inc LLC (BPI) of the assets of OE Quality Friction Inc. (OEQF) was finalized ahead of schedule on January 28.

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Utility Fleetby StaffJanuary 30, 2015

Southeast Utility Hit with $3.6M Verdict in Collision Trial

A couple was recently awarded $3.6 million by a Gwinnett County, Ga. jury after a major Southeast utility's truck rear-ended their car in 2010.

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