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Kenworth Medium-Duty Body Builders Manual Available for 2008 Model T300 Applications

KIRKLAND, WA – The new Kenworth Medium-Duty Body Builders Manual offers information on 2008-model Kenworth T300 medium-duty trucks and tractors equipped with the new 2007 PACCAR PX-6 and PX-8 engines.

Rawson Named NTEA's 43rd President

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI – Tom Rawson, CEO of RKI Inc. (Houston, Tex.), will be installed as 43rd president of the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA).

Truck Tonnage Fell 3.6 Percent in January, Says ATA

ALEXANDRIA, VA – Truck tonnage dropped 3.6 percent in January after a 6.2 percent surge in December.

Public Safety Equipment Announces Change in Ownership

ST. LOUIS, MO – Public Safety Equipment, Inc. has been purchased from Seton House by Stirling Square Capital Partners (SSCP). SSCP manages mid-market private equity funds from its London-based operations.

PeopleNet Enhances Remote Truck Monitoring

CHASKA, MN – PeopleNet has announced two enhancements to its vehicle management system, PerformX. Fault-code monitoring, the first enhancement, means PerformX can alert maintenance managers to vehicle malfunctions and future maintenance issues wirelessly and in real time. The second extends the system's on-board diagnostics capabilities to light trucks, vans, and cars.

Celadon Group Purchases Truckload Van Assets from Warrior Xpress

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – One of Celadon Group Inc.'s wholly-owned subsidiaries purchased the truckload business and certain tractors and trailers of Warrior Services Inc. (“Warrior”) for approximately $8.3 million.

Navistar to Resume Production of Diesel Engines for Ford

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI – Navistar International Corp. will resume production of Power Stroke diesel engines used by Ford Motor Company in its heavy-duty pickup truck line.

U.S. Officials to Conduct Truck Safety Audits in Mexico

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Truck safety inspectors working for the U.S. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will be able to travel to Mexico to conduct extensive safety audits on companies interested in hauling cargo into and out of the United States, as part of a new program announced by U.S. Secretary of Transportation Mary Peters.

With Goodyear Traction, 'Nothing Stops the Sterling Bullet'

Ford Sees Global Fleet Solutions Business Double in Volume

GFS currently manages more than 207 accounts around the world, accounting for more than 900,000 vehicles.