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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.  

News•by Staff•August 27, 2002

Cummins Submits 3rd Engine for EPA Certification

Cummins, Inc. has announced submission of itsthird engine for certification under the Environmental ProtectionAgency's (EPA) stringent diesel emissions standards. A company releasedescribed the heavy-duty 11-liter ISM engine, which is now undersubmission to the EPA

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News•by Staff•August 27, 2002

Fleet Expo Keynote Speaker to Discuss Future Trends in the Automotive Market

Maryann Keller will give a keynote address – “Forecast of the Automotive Industry in 2003 and How It Will Affect Your Business” – at Fleet Expo 2002. She is president of Maryann Keller & Associates. Fleet Expo 2002 will take place Oct. 7-9, 2002 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center in Secaucus, NJ

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News•by Staff•August 27, 2002

Ford Motor Company Makes Improvement in J.D. Power Sales Satisfaction Index

On Aug. 15, J.D. Power & Associates announced its annual Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) results.

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News•by Staff•August 27, 2002

PHH Arval Delivers 100,000th "Data on Demand" Query Through PHH InterActive

PHH Arval announced Aug. 27 that the 100,000th "Data on Demand" fleet management report has been delivered through PHH InterActive, the company’s Internet-based fleet management information system.

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News•by Staff•August 27, 2002

Some Cell Phones Pose Risk of Tumors

Users of first generation cell phones face a much greater risk of developing brain tumors than those who didn't use the phones, according to a study released by the European Journal of Cancer Prevention.

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News•by Staff•August 27, 2002

First Vehicle Services to Begin Cecil County Contract

First Vehicle Services announced Aug. 19 the commencement of a new contract with Cecil County, MD to maintain the County's 340 unit fleet. Effective Aug. 2002, First Vehicle Services will maintain the fleet under the supervision of First Vehicle Services General Manager Tim Rogan. The initial contract runs for three years with two additional two-year option periods afterward.

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News•by Staff•August 21, 2002

Cendant to Buy Budget Out of Chapter 11 Protection

Cendant Corp. has agreed to buy Budget Group Inc. out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a deal that would create the nation's second-largest car-rental company, people familiar with the deal told The Wall Street Journal.

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News•by Staff•August 21, 2002

Cendant to Buy Budget Out of Chapter 11 Protection

Cendant Corp. has agreed to buy Budget Group Inc. out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a deal that would create the nation's second-largest car-rental company, people familiar with the deal told The Wall Street Journal.

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News•by Staff•August 20, 2002

UK's Mobile Phone Driving Ban Could Result in Prosecution of Employers

The British government is planning to allow the police to prosecute employers who cause or permit their drivers to use a mobile phone while driving, according to the Financial Times. It is estimated that the government proposals would result in 100,000 fixed penalty notices and 5,000 court prosecutions a year.

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News•by Staff•August 20, 2002

Ford Division Leads Mid-Year R.L. Polk Loyalty Categories

Ford Division announced that it continues to lead in the overall make category in the R.L. Polk Automotive Loyalty Award rakings released for mid-year 2002.

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