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Utility Fleetby StaffDecember 9, 2014

Altec and Clay Electric Co-Op Celebrate 50th Anniversary

On November 13, Altec and Clay Electric Co-Op celebrated the 50th anniversary of the partnership with a luncheon.

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Operationsby StaffDecember 8, 2014

Vote for 2015 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year

Fleet managers: Cast your ballot today for Work Truck's Medium-Duty Truck of the Year Award. Chose from one of 12 nominated models.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 8, 2014

Fleet Safety Video Tip: Driving in Icy Conditions

Here is some driving advice, provided by the Michigan State Police, on how to recover from loss of traction when the road surface is covered in ice.

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Utility Fleetby StaffDecember 8, 2014

PPL Truck Swallowed by Sinkhole

In late November, a PPL Electric Utilities truck dropped into a sinkhole — formed due to a water main break — and landed on a gas line. Officials evacuated approximately 30 residents in the Bethlehem community.

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Operationsby StaffDecember 7, 2014

GM Replacing Keys for Certain Trucks, SUVs

A technical service bulletin issued to dealers addresses a potential problem in which the ignition key can get bumped out of position while the vehicle is stopped and the driver is shifting gears.

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Utility Fleetby StaffDecember 6, 2014

GMP First Utility Provider to Receive B Corp Certification

Green Mountain Power received B Corps certification for meeting rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

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Maintenanceby StaffDecember 5, 2014

Michelin Developing Airless Tire/Wheel Called 'Tweel'

The Michelin X Tweel Airless Radial Tire is a non-pneumatic tire for commercial vehicles that connects the tire and wheel with a rigid hub connected to a shear beam made of flexible, deformable polyurethane spokes.

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Safetyby StaffDecember 5, 2014

GM Recalls Mid-Size Pickups for Air Bags

The recall affects 2,283 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon trucks from the 2015 model year.

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Small Fleetby StaffDecember 5, 2014

November New-Vehicle Fuel Economy Ratings Flat

Fuel economy for new vehicles sold in November averaged 25.3 mpg for the third straight month, according to a study from the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute (UMTRI).

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Utility Fleetby StaffDecember 5, 2014

Michigan City Electric Dept 'Battles' Fire Dept in Bucket Truck Challenge

City employees spent 30 minutes in either an electric bucket truck or in the fire department’s ladder-truck bucket. They then solicited pledges over the phone.

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