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Utility Fleet•by Staff•November 5, 2013

Vintage Telephone Service Truck Placed into Truck Museum

In a collection of about 20 trucks, the BC Vintage Truck Museum is housing a 1951 Chevrolet used as a telephone service truck.

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Operations•by Staff•November 5, 2013

Mitsubishi Fuso Appoints New National Service Manager

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. (MFTA) named Steve Hengeli as its national service manager — a position that opened recently when Scott Coyle stepped up to become FUSO’s director, service operations.

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Maintenance & Uptime•by Staff•November 5, 2013

ALI Introduces Online Lift Safety Training

The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has developed an interactive, online vehicle lift safety course based on its "Lifting It Right" DVD hosted by racing legends Richard and Kyle Petty.

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Sustainability•by Staff•November 5, 2013

Universal LNG to Purchase 900 Westport iCE PACK LNG Tank Systems

The Westport iCE PACK is an onboard LNG tank system customized for spark-ignited engines, and designed to meet the demands of today's trucking fleets by providing increased range, longer hold times, and faster fueling times.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•November 5, 2013

Ford Recalls F-Series Ambulances

Ford has recalled nearly 3,100 F-Series ambulances, after determining the engines could stop unexpectedly. The F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty ambulances are powered by 6.7L engines. They are from the 2011 and 2012 model years.

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Utility Fleet•by Staff•November 4, 2013

Avista Corp. to Acquire Alaska Energy and Resources Company

The primary subsidiary of AERC is Alaska Electric Light and Power Company (AEL&P), the oldest regulated electric utility in Alaska.

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Utility Fleet•by Staff•November 4, 2013

Willmar Public Works to Replace 17-Year-Old Aerial Bucket Truck

The Willmar Public Works Department recently received preliminary approval to buy a new aerial bucket truck under a recent city council spending policy that requires council approval of equipment purchases of more than $10,000.

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Utility Fleet•by Staff•November 4, 2013

Demand Grows for ‘Larger and Taller’ Equipment in Utility, Construction Industries

The pace of new activity in the renewable-energy, residential, and commercial construction markets is driving the demand for larger and more capable equipment, according to attendees of ICUEE 2013.

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Utility Fleet•by Staff•November 4, 2013

Hertz Equipment Rental Opens Locations in Paso Robles, Calif. and Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Featuring a retail showroom, the facility provides a wide range equipment for rent or sale including aerial, compaction, earth moving, power generators, pumps, and small tools.

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Operations•by Staff•November 4, 2013

Twenty Companies Newly-Recognized with MVP Designation

The NTEA, the Association for the Work Truck Industry, recognizes the 20 organizations that have distinguished themselves as Member Verification Program (MVP) companies during the quarter ending September 2013.

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