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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•September 12, 2019

J.J. Keller Simplifies Trip Permit Ordering

Featuring an ordering wizard developed specifically for the site, fleets are walked through a series of questions to help them quickly request the right type of permit based on their load and route.

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Upfitting•by Staff•September 12, 2019

Spartan Acquires Royal Truck Body

Spartan Motor Inc. acquired Royal Truck Body, which will continue to go to market under the Royal Truck Body name.

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Technology & AI•by Staff•September 11, 2019

Transportation's Digital Transformation Still a Distant Reality

Although more fleets use technology than ever before, most organizations lack a data-driven approach to running their businesses, according to data from Teletrac Navman.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•September 11, 2019

GM Recalls 3.4M Pickups, Large SUVs for Brake Issue

General Motors is recalling more than 3.45 million of its large SUVs and trucks, including the Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra, Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, and GMC Yukon for a braking issue, according to federal records.

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Utility Fleet•by Staff•September 11, 2019

Vanair to Debut New Products at ICUEE 2019

Vanair's exhibit will include the debut a series of lithium-ion jump starters, a separator tank for underdeck units, and a variable speed control and interface system.

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Vehicle Insights•by Staff•September 11, 2019

Kenworth T880 Helps Maintain Safer Roadways

To keep storm drains clear of debris, the City of Kirkland, Wash., utilizes Kenworth T880s, equipped with Vactor 2100i series combination sewer cleaner and vacuum tanks.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•September 10, 2019

Ram 1500: First Large Pickup to Earn Top Safety Award

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has given certain 2019 and the 2020 Ram 1500 Crew Cab its highest safety recognition when outfitted with specific headlights built after May and optional front crash prevention.

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Sustainability•by Staff•September 10, 2019

Rivian Adds $350M Investment from Cox Automotive

Battery-electric truck and SUV startup Rivian has added a third, large investor this year with a $350 million stake from Cox Automotive, the company announced today.

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Safety & Compliance•by Staff•September 10, 2019

1.1M Ram Pickups Recalled for Tailgate Issue

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling about 1.1 million Ram 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks from six model years because the tailgate limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving, according to federal documents.

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Operations•by Staff•September 10, 2019

Work Truck Show Announces 2020 Keynote Speaker

Nikki Haley, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations (2017–2019), will serve as keynote speaker at The Work Truck Show 2020.

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