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Utility Fleet•by Staff•November 4, 2014

Hybrid Bucket Truck Joins CDE Lightband Fleet

CDE Lightband, a municipal utility providing electricity and telecom services to customers in Clarksville, Tenn., recently deployed its first hybrid-electric bucket truck to perform maintenance and line work on its electric distribution system.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•November 3, 2014

Pa. Targets Aggressive Drivers

PennDOT launches an aggressive-driving crackdown that involves hundreds of police agencies and continues through Nov. 22.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•November 3, 2014

Fleet Safety Video Tip: Understanding Two-Lane Roundabouts

This video from the Minnesota Department of Transportation explains what rules apply when you drive through a multi-lane roundabout.

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Utility Fleet•by Staff•November 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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Operations•by Staff•November 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 Fleet•by Staff•November 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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Operations•by Staff•November 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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Operations•by Staff•November 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 Fleet•by Staff•October 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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Operations•by Staff•October 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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