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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2018

Cummins Recalls Power Generation Trailers

Cummins Inc. is recalling approximately 921 2015-2018 Power Generation trailers for a remote emergency stop (E-stop) problem.

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Newsby StaffAugust 6, 2018

Zonar Launches Telematics Re-seller Program

Zonar has introduced a re-seller program that will allow entrepreneurs to offer its products to vocational and school bus fleet customers, the Seattle-based telematics provider has announced.

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Newsby StaffApril 16, 2018

VW Truck Signals Interest in Acquiring All of Navistar

News reports out of Germany indicate that Volkswagen Truck & Bus GmbH is open to taking over Navistar International Corp.. VW already holds a 16.9% share in the U.S. company via a “wide-ranging strategic alliance," which was announced back in 2016.

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Driving Notesby Mike AntichMarch 30, 2018

2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman

The all-new 2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman model is designed for vocational fleet applications, such as those found in the construction, landscaping, HVAC, and plumbing industries. It is available in two cab styles and two bed lengths.

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Photo Galleriesby Mike AntichMarch 27, 2018

FCA's 2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman

Bobit Business Media had an opportunity to test drive the 2019 Ram 1500 Tradesman model and compare to its predecessor model. The 2019 model offers vocational fleets varied configurations from which to select.

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Articlesby Shelley MikaMarch 14, 2018

International HV: Designed from the Driver's Seat

International Truck’s new HV Series is designed with driver needs in mind — not to mention uptime and productivity.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichDecember 22, 2017

Discrimination Against Vocational Vehicles

Many homeowners’ associations (HOAs) place restrictions on the parking rights of commercial vehicles. Here’s how fleet companies can help affected workers.

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Articlesby Lauren FletcherAugust 10, 2017

Telematics in Vocational Truck Fleets: Refuse and Waste Management

Refuse fleets often have set routes but drivers operate in inherently dangerous conditions. Telematics can help keep drivers safe and improve the efficiency or a refuse or waste management fleet.

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Driving Notesby Mike AntichApril 8, 2017

2017 Ram 2500 Tradesman

I recently evaluated the 2017 Ram 2500 Tradesman Regular Cab 4x2 powered by the 6.4L V-8 HEMI, which is capable of generating a muscular 410 hp. But it doesn’t just deliver brute power, it does so in a fuel-efficient manner using cylinder deactivation or “Multi Displacement System” (MDS), which turns off the fuel in four of the eight cylinders when the extra power is not needed.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichJuly 26, 2016

Long-Term Impact of Longer Truck Replacement Cycles

The more expensive the asset, the longer it is kept in service; however, the need for short-term cost savings prompts some fleets to even further extend cycling parameters and defer replacements. But, what are the consequences?

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