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Safetyby StaffJanuary 13, 2009

New ‘Green’ Trucks, Exhibitors and More Added to The Work Truck Show 2009 Line-Up

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI — More new product launches, “green” vehicles, exhibitors and educational sessions have been added to The Work Truck Show 2009 and 45th Annual National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA) Convention.

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Safetyby StaffJanuary 13, 2009

2009 Ford F-150 Becomes America’s Safest Full-Size Pickup by Earning Top 5-Star Crash Ratings

DEARBORN, MI – The all-new 2009 Ford F-150 became America’s safest full-size pickup by earning 5-star ratings in both government crash tests.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 13, 2009

Baytech Obtains 2009 8.1l Heavy-Duty CNG Engine Certifications

LOS ALTOS, CA – Baytech Corporation has obtained 2009 EPA and CARB certifications for Baytech’s compressed natural gas (CNG) fueled GM 8.1L heavy-duty engine.

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 8, 2009

Nearly 800 Trucking Companies Out of Business Due to Recession

Tough times have pushed many drivers who had been on company payrolls out to compete for cargo business with the nation's independent owner-operator drivers.

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 8, 2009

2009 Ford F-150 Earns Top 5-Star Crash Ratings

The 2009 Ford F-150 is the only pickup to earn both the government's top 5-star crash-test ratings and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) "Top Safety Pick award".

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 8, 2009

<i>Consumer Reports</i> Names Hyundai Genesis 'Top-Rated' Upscale Sedan

Genesis narrowly outpoints Lexus ES 350 to take top spot.

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 8, 2009

Predatory Towing on the Rise

Predatory towing occurs when risk-taking parking outlaws share some of the blame with tow truck drivers.

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 8, 2009

Budget Woes Make County Rethink Fleet

Funding has prevented Nassau County, N.Y. to meet its goal of putting 178 police cars on the road each day.

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Small Fleetby StaffJanuary 8, 2009

Toyota Announces Telematics System

Similar to OnStar, the telematics system will feature safety and security facets including automatic collision notification, stolen vehicle location, an emergency assistance button and roadside assistance.

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Operationsby StaffJanuary 6, 2009

Isuzu to Go with SCR for 2010

IRVINE, CA –Isuzu Commercial Truck of America announced that it intends to use selective catalytic reduction (SCR) to achieve the 2010 standards for emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) by diesel engines.

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