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Safety•by Richard D. Alaniz•March 30, 2010

Should Companies Charge Employees Deductibles for Preventable Accidents?

Several questions must be asked and answered prior to adopting a corporate policy of charging deductibles for preventable accidents.

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Leasing•by Mike Antich•March 30, 2010

Merchants Leasing Expands National Footprint

Originally a regional lessor, Merchants Leasing has expanded nationwide, primarily servicing fleets with 50-500 vehicles. Its core strategy is to provide customized products and services to meet specific client needs.

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Fuel•Cover Story•by Cindy Brauer•March 30, 2010

Building a Fuel Management Toolbox

An effective fuel management program takes a holistic approach, involving the fleet manager, drivers, vehicle manufacturers, and alternative-fuel producers.

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Vehicle Research•by Sean Lyden•March 11, 2010

EPA New Ruling Impacts Medium-Duty Fleets

Effective Jan. 1, the heavy-duty onboard diagnostic (HD OBD) ruling requires truck manufacturers install OBD systems on trucks 14,001-lbs. GVWR or greater.

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Green Fleet•by Sean Lyden•March 11, 2010

EPA HD OBD Ruling Impacts Medium-Duty Fleets

Effective Jan. 1, the heavy-duty onboard diagnostic (HD OBD) ruling requires truck manufacturers install OBD systems on trucks 14,001-lbs. GVWR or greater.

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Global Fleet•by Cheryl Knight•March 11, 2010

Risk Management: Best Practices of a Safe Fleet Operation

Is your fleet safe? Minimize driver risk and lower accident rates through a safety and risk management program. Whether outsourced or run in-house, a comprehensive program is critical.

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Global Fleet•by Lauren Fletcher•March 11, 2010

Telematics Use Grows in Work Truck Fleets

From tracking preventive maintenance to reducing vehicle idling and fuel consumption, truck-based fleets are adding telematics devices to their fleet vehicles to improve operations.

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Green Fleet•by Lauren Fletcher•March 11, 2010

ROUSH Offers Propane-Fueled Ford E-Series Vans

Meeting super ultra low emission vehicle (SULEV) II emission standards, ROUSH’s line of propane-fueled Ford E-Series vans was prompted by fleet manager interest.

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Vehicle Research•by Ashley Willis•March 11, 2010

Freightliner M2 112 Goes All-Natural

Portland, Ore.-based Freightliner introduces the Business Class M2 112 NG, its first natural gas-powered truck. 2010 EPA emissions-compliant, the truck is targeted for natural gas utilities, port operations, and municipalities.

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Green Fleet•by Ashley Willis•March 11, 2010

Freightliner M2 112 Goes All-Natural

Portland, Ore.-based Freightliner introduces the Business Class M2 112 NG, its first natural gas-powered truck. 2010 EPA emissions-compliant, the truck is targeted for natural gas utilities, port operations, and municipalities.

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