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Operations•by Staff•October 19, 2011

New Driver Features Showcased on International ProStar+, TranStar Models

GRAPEVINE, TEXAS - Navistar showcased several driver-centric features on two of its most popular models-the International ProStar+ and the International TranStar at tne 2011 American Trucking Associations (ATA) Management Conference & Exhibition.

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Fuel•by Staff•October 19, 2011

Eco-Driving Improves Fuel Economy 22% in Commercial Transportation Fleets

SAN DIEGO - The results of SmartDrive Systems Commercial Transportation Fuel Efficiency Study reveal that commercial fleets can save more than $12,500 per vehicle annually, by engaging in fuel-efficient, eco-driving best practices.

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Operations•by Staff•October 19, 2011

Ford to Bring F-650 and F-750 Production to U.S.

DEARBORN, MI - In its announcement that the UAW has ratified a new four-year labor agreement with Ford, the automaker announced it plans to insource production of its F-650 and F-750 medium-duty trucks currently built in Escobedo, Mexico, to its Avon Lake, Ohio plant.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•October 19, 2011

Ford Transit Van to Begin U.S. Production in 2013

DEARBORN, MI - With the ratification of a new four-year labor agreement between Ford and the UAW, the automaker confirmed its plans to bring the European version of the Transit commercial van to the U.S.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•October 14, 2011

Automakers to Work with Governments Globally on ‘Connected Car’ Standards

NOVI, MI - Automakers from the Vehicle Infrastructure Integration Consortium will be working with the U.S. and Japan governments, as well as the European Union, to bring the technology to the market more quickly and affordably.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•October 13, 2011

Fuel Prices Have Hit Bottom, Likely to Rise Over Next Few Weeks

SOUTH PORTLAND, ME - Rising wholesale prices, refinery work, and more fuel being imported all could lead to higher fuel prices throughout the rest of the year, according to a new report.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•October 12, 2011

Tight Supplies Could Push Pump Prices Higher

Wholesale prices have seen dramatic increases in the past few days, according to the Wright Express Retail Fuel Price Index for September.

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Operations•by Staff•October 12, 2011

Reyco Granning Discards Traditional Corporate Structure

MOUNT VERNON, MO - Reyco Granning announced the realignment of their corporate structure to increase customer response time and satisfaction.

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Operations•by Staff•October 12, 2011

Linehaul Heavy Duty Joins Vipar Heavy Duty

CRYSTAL LAKE, IL - Linehaul Heavy Duty LLC has joined the VIPAR Heavy Duty network of distributors.

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Sustainability•by Staff•October 12, 2011

BAE Systems HybriDrive Parallel System Achieves 30% Fuel Economy Savings

JOHNSON CITY, NY - Road tests conducted by BAE Systems reveal that commercial trucks powered by the company's green HybriDrive parallel hybrid electric propulsion system use 30-percent less fuel than trucks running on traditional diesel engines.

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