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Upfittingby StaffSeptember 24, 2018

Ford Shows Its Vans Equipped for Work

Ford Motor Co. showed its Transit and Transit Connect vans with equipment for 35 different work or recreational segments at a media event on Monday called "Vandemonium."

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Green Fleetby StaffSeptember 24, 2018

Lightning Systems Debuts All-Electric Ford E-450 Cutaway

The new Lightning Electric models for the Ford E-450 will be available in 14,500-pound gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) with an all-electric range of 110 miles.

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Utility Fleetby StaffSeptember 24, 2018

Tennessee Valley Authority Adds Helicopter

The helicopter is fitted with a 12-gallon auxiliary fuel tank, 3,600-pound cargo hook, high-visibility main rotor blades, and wire strike protection.

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Safetyby StaffSeptember 24, 2018

Driving Dynamics Hires Risk and Safety Consultant

Driving Dynamics, Inc. has hired Tracy Caldwell as its risk and safety services consultant for the Newark, Delaware-based provider of driver training to fleets in North America.

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Utility Fleetby StaffSeptember 24, 2018

Gas Company Steps Up After Gas Explosion in Massachusetts

60 Columbia Gas and contracted construction teams will begin a massive replacement program to ultimately replace the 48-mile distribution system.

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Utility Fleetby StaffSeptember 24, 2018

Utility Company Donates Bucket Truck to Local Village

The Village of Bethalto, Ill., will use Ameren Illinois' bucket truck for tree trimming, light pole maintenance, and general maintenance around the community.

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Safetyby StaffSeptember 24, 2018

Altec Recalls Nearly 600 Aerial Devices

Two recalls were issued for Altec aerial devices: one for units equipped with aluminum work platforms, and another for an incorrectly placed battery fuse.

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Small Fleetby StaffSeptember 21, 2018

Used Fleet Vehicle Values Increase 1.5% in August

The average value of used fleet vehicles increased 1.5% in August from the prior month and are now up 8.5% from a year ago, according to Tom Kontos, KAR Auction Services' chief economist.

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Safetyby StaffSeptember 21, 2018

Coping with Cognitive Distraction

At some point every driver will experience moments of tunnel vision — a sort of mental "checking out" that means they are no longer fully focused on the task at hand. In those moments, a driver may not see debris in the road or even an oncoming car.

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Vehicle Researchby StaffSeptember 20, 2018

Kenworth Trucks Coming to Chesapeake Truck Center

Chesapeake Truc and Tri-State Kenworth announced a partnership (Aviant-Chesapeake Trucks, LLC), which brings the full line of Kenworth medium- and heavy-duty products to the Chesapeake Truck Center in Rosedale, Md.

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