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Our team of enterprising editors bring years of experience covering the fleet industry. We offer a deep understanding of trends and the ever-evolving landscapes we cover in fleet, trucking, and transportation.  

Newsby StaffJune 16, 2003

GM Announces 2004-MY National Fleet Purchase Program

General Motors Fleet and Commercial Operations has announced its 2004-MY national fleet purchase program. Eligible models and allowances are listed below.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2003

UConnect Available for 2004 Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep Models

The Chrysler Group announced that UConnect, the company’s in-vehicle, hands-free, voice-activated communications system, is now available nationwide, as a factory- or dealer-installed option.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2003

Pipenhagen Joins PHH; McDade to Retire

PHH Arval, a fleet management company based in Hunt Valley, MD, announced that Richard Pipenhagen has joined the company.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2003

Voyager Teams with Pilot Travel Centers, LLC and Pilot Food Marts

US Bank Voyager has teamed with Pilot Travel Centers, LLC and Pilot Food Marts at more than 340 locations across the country.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2003

TRALA Wins Vicarious Liability Exemption for Truck Lessors in CT

Legislation approved the week of June 6 by the Connecticut legislature would eliminate vicarious liability for truck lessors as long as the loss is insured for $2 million — either through the lessor, lessee, or any combination of coverage.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2003

Half of New Class 8 Diesels Sold Fail 2002 EPA Emissions Standards

A report in Transport Topics states that exhaust emissions from nearly half the Class 8 trucks sold in the first two months of 2003 exceeded government-required emission levels imposed on most diesel-engine manufacturers late last year.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2003

Pennsylvania Legislators Keep Their Own Cars in the Budget

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Pennsylvania state legislators made broad cuts in spending to help balance the budget, but kept in the $850,000 item for state-funded vehicles for themselves.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2003

Arizona County Trying to Cut Vehicle Fleet Costs

Mohave County, AZ is trimming its vehicle fleet to cut costs and improve operations, says public works director Mike Hendrix in an article in the Kingman Daily Miner.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2003

California Bill Would End State Purchases of SUVs

At a press conference, California State Treasurer Phil Angelides and Senate President ProTem John Burton proposed a law that would bar most California state agencies from buying SUVs.

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Newsby StaffJune 16, 2003

Senate Adds Rule to Energy Bill to Double Use of Ethanol in Gasoline

If a plan approved by the U.S. Senate on June 5 becomes law, drivers in every state but Hawaii and Alaska could be pumping gasoline containing ethanol by 2012.

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