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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•September 20, 2013

NSC Supports Hersman for Third Term as NSTB Chair

The National Safety Council said it strongly supports President Obama’s nomination for Deborah Hersman to serve a third term as the National Transportation Safety Board chairman.

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Operations•by Staff•September 20, 2013

Navistar Financial Extends $500 Million Dealer Inventory Funding Facility

Navistar Financial Corporation (NFC), an affiliate of Navistar, Inc., has signed agreements to extend its $500 million dealer inventory funding facility an additional six months.

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Utility Fleet•by Staff•September 19, 2013

Diversified Products Launches LineWise and LiftWise Brands

Diversified’s LineWise brand includes a variety of lineman tools, and the LiftWise brand includes multiple models of fall-arrest man baskets designed for accessing high-reach maintenance areas. All products under the LineWise and Liftwise brands were previously marketed under the Diversified Products name.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•September 19, 2013

Black Book Finds Full-Size Cargo Vans Holding Value, Compact Crossover Depreciation Accelerating

Black Book’s recent overview of depreciation rates found that full-size cargo vans held their value in August, performing the best in terms of retention value, and that compact crossovers fell to the bottom of the pack, seeing the highest depreciation rate.

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Leasing & Management•by Staff•September 19, 2013

Element Financial Closes Acquisition of Bush Truck Leasing's Assets

Cincinnati, Ohio-based Bush Truck Leasing specializes in providing vehicle financing solutions and related services to regional and national business clients involved in local pick-up, delivery and transportation services, according to Element.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•September 19, 2013

J.D. Power and LMC Automotive Say U.S. Fleet Sales Improve in September

J.D. Power and LMC Automotive released their latest report on automotive sales for August and September, noting that fleet sales in September will return to a share of 18 percent, compared with the drop in share to 11 percent that occurred in August.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•September 19, 2013

Volvo Details Available Engines for the V60 Sportswagon

The V60 will feature an engine from one of the automaker’s new Drive-E family for the front-wheel-drive model and two engines from Volvo’s existing lineup for the all-wheel-drive models.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•September 19, 2013

Don’t Let These Three Common Mistakes Kill Your Next Work Truck Spec

These three common mistakes can jeopardize your results and lead to a work truck that just doesn't work. Robert Johnson, the director of fleet relations for NTEA, provides advice on how to defeat these spec killers.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•September 18, 2013

Study: Cruise Control, Speed Limiters Can Promote Drowsy Driving

Younger drivers are particularly prone to such fatigue when using these technologies, researchers found.

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Operations•by Staff•September 18, 2013

Mitchell 1 Offers 'Winter Escape' Sweepstakes

Running now through Oct. 31, 2013, the “Winter Escape to San Diego” sweepstakes will award one lucky ProDemand subscriber an all-expense paid trip to visit San Diego in early 2014 to enjoy the sights and the mild weather that the city has to offer.

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