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