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Articlesby Cindy BrauerMay 28, 2010

Kraft Foods Field-Tests Alt-Fuel Vehicles

As part of continuing sustainability efforts, the global foods powerhouse is evaluating initial driver response to a pilot test of Ford and Toyota hybrids, the Subaru Forester PZEV, and the diesel-powered VW Jetta in its sales fleet.

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Articlesby Sean LydenMay 12, 2010

Spec'ing Truck Bodies to Prevent Corrosion

Truck bodies rust in salt-laden environments, whether in coastal areas or regions that require road salts for de-icing. To lengthen truck body life — and help contain fleet costs — consider five factors in spec’ing bodies.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherMay 12, 2010

2011 Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel Now Biofuel-Capable

Powering the redesigned 2011 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra heavy-duty pickups and Chevrolet Express and GMC Savana full-size vans, the revised engine will offer B-20 capability and meet strict ASTM standards.

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ArticlesCover Storyby Cheryl KnightMay 12, 2010

2010 F-Series Ford Super Duty Named 2010 Work Truck of the Year

For the third consecutive year, Ford’s 2010 F-Series Super Duty was voted Medium-Duty Truck of the Year by Work Truck magazine readers. The commercial “work horse” offers a variety of cab styles and tow/payload capacities.

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ArticlesMay 1, 2010

Best Fleet Value in America

Toyota scoops up 10 trophies in Vincentric’s fifth annual Best Fleet Value in America awards.

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Articlesby Tariq KamalMay 1, 2010

Mythbusters: Fleet Edition

A veteran fleet manager and his team of experts have identified several common myths that may be costing your fleet.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherApril 16, 2010

Volvo XC60 Focuses on the Fleet Executive

With standard City Safety, the 2010 Volvo XC60 helps keep fleet executives safe on the road.

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Articlesby Sean LydenMarch 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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Articlesby Ashley WillisMarch 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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ArticlesCover Storyby Mike AntichMarch 3, 2010

Hino Well-Positioned to Expand Commercial Market Share

Hino expanded vocational applications for its lineup of medium-duty Class 4-7 trucks. In addition, it will introduce Class 4 & Class 5 hybrid cab-over models in MY-2012. Hino increased its Class 6 market share to 15 percent, up from 5 percent in 2005.

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