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Safetyby StaffAugust 4, 2010

Regulators Want Truck Drivers to Shape Up

KANSAS CITY, MO - Truckers are more likely than average Americans to be overweight, which can lead to health problems including sleep apnea. Federal regulators have announced plans to step up scrutiny of sleep apnea and other health issues affecting truckers, a move that has put them on notice to get healthy.

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Technologyby StaffAugust 4, 2010

Teletrac & ProMiles Announce Partnership

GARDEN GROVE, CA - Teletrac Inc., a provider of intelligent driving solutions, and ProMiles, a software-as-a-service solution for automating fuel tax reporting paperwork, announced on August 2 an agreement whereby Teletrac will provide ProMiles' Fuel Tax Automation services as an integrated component of its Fleet Director GPS and vehicle tracking solution.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 4, 2010

2011 Tacoma Pickup Offers New Performance Packages

TORRANCE, CA - The Toyota Tacoma offers two new accessory packages for 2011 based on a concept truck first shown at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Show. The T|X and T|X Pro packages, available in conjunction with the Off-Road Package, add Toyota Racing Development (TRD) accessories in a unique combination at a special value price.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 4, 2010

Continental's Commercial Tire Division Appoints New Leadership

FORT MILL, SC - Continental Tire the Americas, LLC (CTA) announced on July 28 two appointments to its Commercial Vehicle Tire Division. Thomas L. Fanning, previously director of original equipment sales, Truck the Americas, has been selected as the division's director of replacement sales, NAFTA. Succeeding Fanning as director of original equipment sales is Wes Garber.

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Operationsby StaffAugust 4, 2010

Toyota Denies Reports of Sequoia Discontinuation

TORRANCE, CA - The automaker released a statement July 29 denying reports that the Toyota Sequoia will be discontinued.

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Fuelby StaffAugust 4, 2010

Smith Electric Vehicles Orders Enova Drive Systems for DOE-Funded Program

TORRANCE, CA - Enova Systems, Inc. has moved toward large scale production supply of its all-electric drive system for the Smith Newton, the world's largest battery-electric-powered production truck.

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Maintenanceby StaffAugust 4, 2010

More Fleets Plan to Buy Equipment in 3rd Quarter

COLUMBUS, OH - Forty-five percent of respondents surveyed plan to place orders for medium and heavy power units in the next three months, according to a report from CK Commercial Vehicle Research.

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Maintenanceby StaffAugust 4, 2010

Jasper Offers Chrysler 62TE Transmission

JASPER, IN - Jasper Engines & Transmissions offers a remanufactured Chrysler 62TE automatic transmission on exchange. The 62TE can be found in the 2007-2009 Chrysler Pacifica, Sebring and Town & Country, and in the 2007-2009 Dodge Avenger, Grand Caravan, and Journey.

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Fuelby StaffAugust 4, 2010

GM & Bright Automotive Partner for Plug-In Hybrid Van

DETROIT and ANDERSON, IN - Bright Automotive and General Motors Co. announced Aug. 3 they have agreed to pursue a strategic relationship. GM has provided $5 million in funding to the Indiana automaker, the first funding action by the newly formed General Motors Ventures LLC.

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Fuelby StaffAugust 4, 2010

Schwan’s Propane Fleet Gets Makeover

MARSHALL, MN - Schwan's Home Service, a direct-to-home food delivery business with the largest propane fleet in the U.S., gave its fleet a makeover with brighter coloring and bigger logos.

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