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Safetyby StaffSeptember 20, 2010

Truck-Involved Traffic Fatalities Reach Historic Low; Decline by 20 Percent in 2009

ARLINGTON, VA - The number of truck-involved traffic fatalities declined 20 percent in 2009, dropping from 4,245 in 2008 to 3,380 in 2009. The reduction is the lowest level in recorded Department of Transportation history and also shows a 33-percent decrease in fatalities since the improved hours-of-service regulations first became effective in January 2004.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 20, 2010

Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing for 2011 Pathfinder, Xterra & Frontier

FRANKLIN, TN - Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) announced U.S. pricing for the 2011 Nissan Pathfinder SUV, Xterra SUV, and Frontier mid-size pickup. All three vehicles are on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide.

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Green Fleetby StaffSeptember 20, 2010

Diesel Direct & Freightliner Trucks Develop First-Ever Diesel Electric Hybrid Fuel Truck

PORTLAND, OR - Diesel Direct and Freightliner Trucks together have developed the first-ever diesel electric hybrid fuel truck. The innovative Freightliner Business Class M2 106 Hybrid will be used to deliver fuel to fleets primarily in Massachusetts.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 20, 2010

Penske Truck Leasing Places 64th on 2010 InformationWeek 500 List

READING, PA - Penske Truck Leasing has been recognized for its information technology excellence, earning entry on the 2010 InformationWeek 500 list, placing 64th overall.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 20, 2010

National Roadside Service (NRS) and Mitchell 1 Team Up to Promote NRS Fleet Program

DENVER - National Roadside Service (NRS) teamed up with its corporate partner, Mitchell 1, in an effort to educate commercial fleet vehicle owners about the importance of protecting their investment with the NRS Fleet Program

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 20, 2010

JAC, Navistar Sign Two Integrated Joint Venture Agreements to Produce & Market Commercial Trucks and Diesel Engines

BEIJING - An affiliate of Navistar International Corporation and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Co. Ltd. (JAC) signed a joint venture agreement to develop, build, and market advanced diesel commercial engines in China.

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Operationsby StaffSeptember 20, 2010

Firestone Industrial Products Offers No-Drill Ride-Rite Kits for 2011 Ford Super Duty

INDIANAPOLIS - Firestone Industrial Products Company, LLC announces new no-drill Ride-Rite air helper spring kits are available for the 2011 Ford Super Duty F-250/F-350, fitting gas (part #2520) or diesel (part #2535) 2WD and 4WD models with the factory in-bed hitch.

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Technologyby StaffSeptember 20, 2010

Viamente Route Planner 2.1 Allows Online Route Planning

MILAN - Viamente rolled out the Viamente Route Planner 2.1, its latest version of the Web-based Routing and Scheduling Optimization Software that makes route planning simple and cost-effective, according to the company.

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Maintenanceby StaffSeptember 20, 2010

Bee Line Introduces New Mobile Alignment System Package

BETTENDORF, IOWA - Bee Line Company, a heavy-duty tractor and trailer wheel alignment and frame correction systems company, announced the addition of a new mobile alignment system package to its heavy-duty alignment product line.

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Small Fleetby StaffSeptember 16, 2010

Study: Moving to E15 Blend Will Not Hurt Older Vehicles

The EPA proposes to up the blend of ethanol in gasoline to 15 percent. A study from engineering firm Ricardo Inc. concludes that this would not hurt the engines in vehicles produced from 1994 to 2000.

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