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Maintenanceby StaffJune 9, 2017

Optimize Oil Drain Intervals With the Right Filter

Pairing the right filter with the right oil is crucial in helping fleets implement a successful and safe extended oil drain program. It can also save fleets thousands of dollars in maintenance costs.

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Remarketingby StaffJune 8, 2017

Truck Segment Remains Fairly Stable

When weighted for volume, the overall truck segment values (including pickups, SUVs, and vans) decreased by 0.08% last week, which is better than the average decrease of 0.21% per week in the previous four weeks.

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Small Fleetby StaffJune 7, 2017

Driver Visual Awareness Slows During Conversations

Research from the University of Iowa finds that even a simple conversation creates an "attention disengagement" lag that affects a driver’s reaction time.

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Fuelby StaffJune 6, 2017

New-Vehicle Fuel Economy Remains at 25.3

The May value is up 5.2 mpg since October 2007, the first month of monitoring by UMTRI. This value is 0.2 mpg below the peak of 25.5 mpg from August 2014.

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Safetyby StaffJune 6, 2017

Texas Texting Ban Takes Effect in September

After a decade of failed legislative attempts, the state finally has a law on the books that prohibits texting while driving.

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Small Fleetby StaffJune 5, 2017

Gasoline Prices Increase to $2.58

The national average rice of gasoline increased 1 cent to $2.38, two cents more than prices both a month and a year ago. AAA reported that a moderate dip in gasoline prices are normal following long holiday weekends, and prices in 30 states have fallen as much as four cents.

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Utility Fleetby StaffJune 5, 2017

Ameren Illinois Shows Off Utility Equipment

The utility exhibited a mobile storm trailer, mobile substation, vapor extraction unit for natural gas leaks, and bucket truck.

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Green Fleetby StaffJune 5, 2017

More Fleets Choose XL Hybrids' Plug-In Hybrid F-150

Three of the latest companies that intend to add XLP F-150s to their fleet include the City of Long Beach, Calif., Southern California Edison (SCE), and Tampa Electric (TECO).

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Utility Fleetby StaffJune 5, 2017

Truck and Van News: Diesels, A Recall, and New Models

Two automakers responded to lawsuits over its diesel vehicles, Ford recalled two models, and Volvo unveiled its new VNR model.

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Utility Fleetby StaffJune 5, 2017

Georgia Power Sends Off Mobile Command Center for Hurricane Season

The company manages storm response activities from its Storm Center in Atlanta and often deploys the Mobile Command Center to affected areas to serve as the company's communication and tactical hub.

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