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Utility Fleetby StaffNovember 3, 2014

Truck and Van News: 2015 Sprinter and GM Vans, Greenkraft CNG-PHEV Truck

In several OEM truck and van announcements including details on the 2015 Sprinter and GM Express and Savana vans, Greenkraft said it received a grant to develop a CNG plug-in electric hybrid class 4 truck.

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Operationsby StaffNovember 3, 2014

Full-Size Pickups Drive GM's Oct. Fleet Sales

GM posted a 30-percent gain in sales to commercial fleets, as well as a 30 percent gain in sales to government vehicle buyers. Sales to rental customers fell 6 percent.

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Small Fleetby StaffNovember 3, 2014

AAA: 21 Percent of Fatal Crashes Linked to Drowsy Driving

The new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety updates previous research, applying data from 2009-2013.

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Operationsby StaffNovember 3, 2014

Tax Rule May Help with Work Truck Purchases

Commercial truck owners are reminded that the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, Section 179 (commonly referred to as IRC-179) allows businesses to expense up to $25,000 in tax year 2014 for certain capital expenditures, including commercial work trucks.

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Operationsby StaffNovember 1, 2014

Mercedes-Benz Gives Details on 2015 Sprinter, Compact Van Plan for U.S.

Mercedes-Benz is strongly considering offering a compact van in the U.S. and will add a new standard safety feature to the 2015 Sprinter van, executives said during a March 25 visit to Bobit Business Media.

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Utility Fleetby StaffOctober 31, 2014

Utility and Telecom Fleets Honored for Sustainability Efforts

Utility and telecom representatives were among the fleet professionals recognized as 2014 Sustainability All Stars at the recent Green Fleet Conference in Schaumburg, Ill.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 31, 2014

Doonan Peterbilt Adds New Dealership in Kansas

Doonan Peterbilt Truck and Equipment has opened a third dealership with a new, purpose-built facility with convenient access from Interstate 70, Peterbilt Motors Company recently announced.

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Operationsby StaffOctober 30, 2014

GM Invests $63M In Traverse SUV Plant

General Motors is investing $63 million to expand the Lansing Delta Township facility that produces the Chevrolet Traverse, GMC Acadia, and Buick Enclave mid-size SUVs.

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Small Fleetby StaffOctober 30, 2014

Delivery Company Named Top Propane Green Fleet

Alpha Baking, a national bakery products distributor, was given the Propane Autogas Fleet award at this year’s Green Fleet Conference & Expo. With the help of ROUSH CleanTech, the delivery company now has 22 Ford E-450 propane autogas-powered delivery vans.

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Small Fleetby StaffOctober 30, 2014

Chrysler Recalls ProMaster, Grand Caravan for Tire Monitors

Two separate recall campaigns, covering 33K light trucks in the U.S., will fix problems that can lead to false warnings from tire pressure monitoring systems.

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