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Green Fleetby StaffJuly 2, 2008

Testing of Electric Truck for Los Angeles Port Sparks Enthusiasm

LOS ANGELES – The Port of Los Angeles views a 30-ton prototype vehicle it has had in service since January as a forerunner of a fleet of electric trucks to serve terminals and rail yards.

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Maintenance & Uptimeby StaffJuly 2, 2008

New Shell Rotella T Synthetic 5W-40 Motor Oil Offers Improved Protection

HOUSTON – Shell has introduced Shell Rotella T Synthetic 5W-40 motor oil, which offers improvements in wear protection, soot control, deposit control, heat resistance, and protection in extreme climates.

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Green Fleetby StaffJuly 2, 2008

International LoneStar Earns EPA SmartWay Certification for Fuel Efficiency, Emissions Reduction

WARRENVILLE, IL – LoneStar, introduced in February as the first fuel-efficient Advanced Classic big-rig truck has been certified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as a SmartWay truck.

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Operationsby StaffJuly 2, 2008

Navistar CFO Assumes New Role as Chief Risk Officer; Treasurer Steps Up to CFO Post

WARRENVILLE, IL – With its strategic focus on global growth, Navistar International Corporation has established the role of chief risk officer to proactively manage risk and strengthen internal controls.

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Green Fleetby StaffJuly 2, 2008

Diesel/Electric Trucks Drawing Attention

KNOXVILLE, TN – MHC Kenworth-Knoxville held an open house last Tuesday to show off a type of diesel/electric medium-duty truck it plans to stock, drawing a crowd of about 20-30 people representing several businesses and some local governments.

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Safety & Complianceby StaffJune 26, 2008

Seat Belt Usage Among Commercial Vehicle Drivers Low

SAN DIEGO --- DriveCam Inc., a driver risk management company, announced that seat belt usage statistics remain low despite tougher seat belt laws and stringent corporate policies.

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Small Fleetby StaffJune 26, 2008

Declining SUV Values Could Mean Big Losses for Lessors

Nearly 800,000 SUVs are slated to come off-lease this year. Small businesses could take a hit.

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Small Fleetby StaffJune 26, 2008

IRS Increases Mileage Rates

The rate will increase to 58.5 cents a mile for all business miles driven from July 1, 2008, through Dec. 31, 2008.

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Small Fleetby StaffJune 26, 2008

Report: Don’t Blame Biofuels for High Food Prices

Use of corn and soybeans for ethanol and biodiesel production can be blamed for only .15 percent of the increase in U.S. food prices.

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Small Fleetby StaffJune 26, 2008

Ford Continues Cutting Production of Big Trucks, SUVs

The move comes as high gas prices and inflation have caused consumers to seek vehicles that are more efficient and affordable.

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