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Maintenanceby StaffAugust 20, 2014

Peterbilt Expands Technician Institute

After graduating its first class of students earlier this year, the Peterbilt Technician Institute (PTI) has expanded to a second location in Lisle, Ill.

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Small Fleetby StaffAugust 20, 2014

Top 10 Stolen Vehicles Named

Honda's Accord and Civic continue to top the list of most stolen vehicles in the U.S., even as auto thefts have fallen significantly from their peak in the early 1990s following the wider adoption of engine immobolizers.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 20, 2014

2015-MY Silverado Adds 11 Percent More Torque

The 2015-MY Chevrolet Silverado will have 11 percent greater torque capacity than the previous model thanks to its all-new GM-developed Hydra-Matic 8L90 eight-speed transmission, according to the automaker.

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Green Fleetby StaffAugust 19, 2014

Cummins 6.7L Engine First to Meet Emissions Regulations

The Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel powers the Ram heavy-duty lineup, and is the first medium-duty diesel engine in the 8,501-14,000-pound GVWR segment to be certified to the new 2015 LEV III standards.

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Small Fleetby StaffAugust 19, 2014

Gasoline Falls Below $3.50 Per Gallon

The national average price of gasoline continued its nearly two-month decline, falling 3.3 cents to $3.472 for the week ending Aug. 18, according to federal data.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffAugust 19, 2014

First Mercedes-Benz Vito Built in Spain

The first unit of the new Vito has rolled off the production line at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Vitoria, Spain.

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Small Fleetby StaffAugust 19, 2014

Fleet Safety Video Tip: Understanding Big-Rig Blind Spots

Here’s a video, produced by the Utah Department of Motor Vehicles, explaining where tractor-trailer truck no-zones are.

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Safetyby StaffAugust 18, 2014

NHTSA Promotes Two Connected-Car Technologies to Prevent Crashes

The agency released a report assessing such connected-car applications as left turn assist and intersection movement assist, which could save as many as 1,083 lives annually, according to estimates.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 18, 2014

Mitsubishi Fuso FE130 Offers Lightweight Body

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) has announced that its 2015 Canter FE130 medium-duty work truck (13,200 lb. GVWR) is now available with a Supreme FiberPanel (HC) HoneyComb dry van body.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 18, 2014

Cars.com Picks 2015 GMC Sierra 3500 HD As Top 1-Ton Pickup

Cars.com has selected the 2015 GMC Sierra 3500 HD as the top 1-ton heavy duty pickup in a challenge powered by PickupTrucks.com and Mrtruck.com.

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