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Productsby Kate HarlowMay 16, 2012

Isuzu Moves to Shorten Modification Cycles, Trim Delivery Costs

Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, Inc. introduced a new process that will cut turn-around times on modification requests for gasoline-powered NPR-HD trucks, while reducing dealer transit costs.

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Equipmentby Rolf Lockwood, Contributing EditorMay 16, 2012

What's up with biodiesel?

Bet you didn't celebrate National Biodiesel Day, did you? March 18 if you were wondering

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Fuel Smartsby Commentary Deborah Lockridge, Editor in ChiefMay 15, 2012

Taking a Look at the Natural Gas Boom

When you've got everyone from oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens to the head of America's largest truckload fleet to President Obama himself stumping for natural-gas-powered trucks, it's easy to see why there's so much interest in this less-expensive, home-grown alternative to $4-a-gallon diesel

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Productsby StaffMay 15, 2012

Parker Chelsea Introduces 511 Series Power Take-Off

The new coaxial designed rear mount Chelsea 511 Series PTO from Parker Hannifin provides a compact housing that helps eliminate clearance issues.

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Productsby StaffMay 15, 2012

Progressive Dynamics Offers 24-Volt Converter/Charger

Progressive Dynamics has introduced a 24-volt power converter/battery charger in 25 amp and 40 amp configurations with built-in, patented four-stage charging system

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Fleet Managementby Luann Dunkerly, ContributorMay 15, 2012

Cut Costs with an Accident Management Program

Most trucking companies are not taking advantage of a proven way to achieve significant net cost reductions: outsourcing their accident management program

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Fleet Managementby Andy Ahern, ContributorMay 15, 2012

Little Things Mean a Lot: 10 Ways to Cut Costs and Boost the Bottom Line

It's important to recognize that, for every dollar that your company spends, you will have to make $10-$20 in revenue to make up for it

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Fleet Managementby StaffMay 15, 2012

10 Ways to Control Workers' Compensation Costs

Workers' Compensation has fast become a leading cost factor in business insurance programs

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Productsby StaffMay 14, 2012

GE Capital Fleet Services Offers Fuel and CO2 Calculator App

GE Capital Fleet Services launched IntelliGauge, a mobile fuel and CO2 calculator application that allows users to compare components of their current vehicles against future vehicles. The app is free and is optimized for iPads, smartphones and desktops

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Fleet Managementby Mark Montague, ContributorMay 14, 2012

Optimize Routes Using Spot Freight and a Higher-Paying Third Leg

Many owner-operators turn to the spot freight market -- a load board -- when they need a backhaul, sometimes taking a low rate just to get home. As a result, it's easy to think of load boards and backhauls as "cheap freight.

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