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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•May 28, 2002

GPS Bill Struck Down in Connecticut

Connecticut legislators failed to adopt a bill that would restrict the use of GPS tracking systems in rental car fleets.

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News•by Staff•May 28, 2002

Dodge Ram 1500 Tops AutoPacific's Vehicle Satisfaction Four-Door Truck Rankings

The all-new 2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Quad Cab was ranked first in owner satis-faction among all four-door pickup trucks in AutoPacific Inc.’s 2002 Vehicle Satisfaction Score (VSS) study.

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News•by Staff•May 28, 2002

Parents Magazine/AAA Select 3 Ford Motor Co. Products in Top 12 Family Vehicles

The April 2002 issue of Parents magazine teamed up with the American Automobile Association (AAA) to highlight the “Top Cars for Families.” The Taurus, Focus Wagon, and Windstar made the top 12 list.

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News•by Staff•May 28, 2002

TRALA Opposes New York Bill to Mandate Backup Alarms on Trucks

The Truck Renting and Leasing Association (TRALA) is opposing a bill introduced in the New York state legislature that would require all leased and rented trucks to be equipped with an approved back-up bell or warning device.

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News•by Staff•May 28, 2002

EPA Investigates Engine Manufacturers

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has initiated an investigation of seven diesel engine manufacturers that might have broken the terms of a federal settlement by selling their old products into the marketplace before an October 2002 deadline requiring them to offer cleaner engines or pay the penalties.

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News•by Staff•May 28, 2002

IRS Supports Deduction for Electric-Hybrid Cars

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has decided that consumers who buy a gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle can qualify for a $2,000 tax deduction.

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News•by Staff•May 23, 2002

ATA to Test 'Smart' Biometric ID Card for Truck Drivers

American Trucking Associations (ATA) is preparing a pilot program to use biometric information to verify truck driver identities, but trucking company executives expressed concern about who would shoulder the burden of paying for the system.

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News•by Staff•May 23, 2002

Dallas Morning News Signs Contract with Ryder

The Dallas Morning News renewed a multi-year contract with transportation and logistics provider Ryder System Inc.

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News•by Staff•May 23, 2002

ATA to Test 'Smart' Biometric ID Card for Truck Drivers

American Trucking Associations (ATA) is preparing a pilot program to use biometric information to verify truck driver identities, but trucking company executives expressed concern about who would shoulder the burden of paying for the system.

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News•by Staff•May 23, 2002

Dallas Morning News Signs Contract with Ryder

The Dallas Morning News renewed a multi-year contract with transportation and logistics provider Ryder System Inc.

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