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Operations•by Staff•October 16, 2009

Pirelli to Raise Tire Prices

ROME, GA - A 10-percent price increase on several Pirelli tires will go into effect on Nov. 1 in the U.S.

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Fuel•by Staff•October 16, 2009

2010 Annual Fuel Economy Guide Now Available

WASHINGTON - For 2010, the Toyota Prius tops the list as the most fuel-efficient model at 51 mpg city/48 highway.

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Operations•by Staff•October 16, 2009

Butsch Promoted to Joy Global Director of Fleet Operations

MILWAUKEE - Mike Butsch has been promoted to director of fleet operations for Joy Global, Milwaukee. Joy Global's business units include P&H Mining Equipment Inc., Joy Mining Machinery Inc., and Continental Crushing and Conveyor Inc.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•October 15, 2009

NY State Seeks to Shape Up Rebellious Truckers

New York Gov. David Paterson plans to introduce a bill to the Legislature that would propose penalties on truckers who use GPS systems to locate faster, but prohibited routes.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•October 15, 2009

NHTSA: Motor Vehicle-Related Deaths in U.S. Have Fallen in 2009

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), fatalities in the first half of 2009 have dropped to 16,626 compared to last year's 17,871 fatalities.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•October 15, 2009

<i>MOTOR TREND</i> Names Subaru Outback 2010 Sport/Utility of the Year

The announcement makes Subaru the first Automaker with two consecutive MOTOR TREND Sport/Utility of the Year titles.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•October 15, 2009

Bus Driver Put Back on Job After Citation for OWI

Driver's numerous arrests and infractions call into question school board's driver screening practices.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•October 15, 2009

Cash for Clunkers Hangover Reflected in Wholesale Market

In his monthly used vehicle market conditions commentary, Tom Kontos of Adesa reports that wholesale used vehicle prices in September averaged $9,742 -- a 2.1 percent decrease from August but a 2.1 percent increase from September 2008.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•October 15, 2009

Empty Dealer Lots Disrupt Fleet Purchasing

Inventories at all-time lows make this a good time for small fleets to plan ahead and factory order.

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Small Fleet•by Staff•October 15, 2009

NAFA Introduces Technology Guide for Fleet Managers

The Information Technology Guide-written by fleet managers-provides tools for fleet managers to function in a data-rich, information-poor work environment by better using technology tools they most likely already have at their disposal.

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