Alt-Fuel Training Network Launched
Jun 19, 2013
Several of the nation’s top alternative fuel experts have joined forces to form the Alternative Fuel Training Network, which was launched in response to the need to provide professional alternative-fuel fleet training.
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Study: Business Logistics Costs Rose 3.4% in 2012
Jun 19, 2013
A new report from Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) reveals that total U.S. business logistics costs rose in 2012 to $1.33 trillion, a 3.4 percent increase from the previous year, remaining at 8.5 percent of the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP).
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FMCSA and FHWA Leaders Preview Mobile Fleet Management Tool
Jun 19, 2013
XRS technology showcased the company’s PreClear software system, which allows truck drivers to bypass weigh stations and submit regulatory information – electronically, without the need to stop mid-route for leaders of the FMCSA and FHWA.
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Silverado & Sierra Receive Quality Awards
Jun 19, 2013
GM's Chevrolet Silverado HD, GMC Sierra HD, Chevrolet Silverado LD, GMC Sierra LD, and Chevrolet Avalanche were all recognized by J.D. Power and Associates Initial Quality Study.
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Simpleco
Sortimo
simpleco is a shelving equipment system especially for small transporters
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TechSmart Line Expansion
Standard Motor Products
Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) announces its second TechSmart line expansion for 2013. TechSmart has added 44 new premium parts to its growing line of engine control products, covering more than 60 million vehicle applications.
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8-Station QuadLink Charger Kit
PulseTech Products Corporation
PulseTech Products Corporation has introduced a kit allowing users to automatically maintain and desulfate up to eight 12-volt batteries at a time.
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PlastiKote Brake Caliper Paint
PlatiKote
PlastiKote Brake Caliper Paint allow fleets to customize their vehicles.
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Extended Warranties Available for Kenworth Medium-Duty Trucks
Jun 10, 2013
Through Dec. 31, 2013, Kenworth medium-duty trucks financed through PACCAR Financial can receive an additional year of coverage.
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Isuzu N-Series Named 2013 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year
May 28, 2013
The N-Series from Isuzu Commercial Truck of America (ICTA) was named Work Truck magazine’s 2013 Medium-Duty Truck of the Year at the 2012 NTEA The Work Truck Show, held March 6-8 in Indianapolis.
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Working with the Hand You're Dealt: 7 Ways to Seize Control of Fuel Costs
Mar 14, 2013
With the current volatility of fuel prices, fleet managers may feel the deck has been stacked against them. Taking charge with smarter purchasing and consumption can guarantee a winning hand.
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Reporting for Light-Duty
Dec 18, 2012
Ford, Chevrolet, and Ram all updated their signature light-duty trucks for MY-2013.
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Market Trends
Mike Antich
Editor and Associate Publisher
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CSA Safety Scores Must Distinguish Between Preventable and Non-Preventable Accidents
Jun 17, 2013
A growing number of fleets contend that Compliance, Safety & Accountability (CSA) program is in need of substantial improvement. Currently, a fleet’s score in the CSA safety monitoring system is based on all fleet-involved crashes, including those that the company’s driver did not cause and could not reasonably have prevented. This scoring criteria is contrary to accepted industry standards and, in the long run, will undermine the validity of the CSA program in the eyes of covered fleets.
via Mike.Antich@bobit.com
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Market Trends
Mike Antich
Editor and Associate Publisher
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Managing the Asset Vs. Managing the Driver
Jun 11, 2013
What is your primary responsibility? Is it managing the vehicle or managing the driver? Where do you think you will have the greatest opportunity to control costs and increase productivity?
via Mike.Antich@bobit.com
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