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Articlesby Kate HarlowMay 2, 2013

Going Green Without Saying Goodbye to Diesel

Green shouldn't be the only color a fleet is considering when making a move toward “going green.” "The most important colors in business are still red and black," said Joe Fiorelli, fleet and safety director for Gulfeagle Supply, during a session for the National Truck Equipment Association's recent Green Truck Summit entitled, "Compounding the Green: Incremental Measures for Going Green and Sustainable."

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NewsMay 2, 2013

Report Finds More Natural Gas Vehicles Would Not Raise Natural Gas Prices

A new study from the American Clean Skies Foundation (ACSF) finds that a transition to natural gas-fueled heavy- and light-duty vehicles over the next decade will have a minimal impact on natural gas prices. The report, “Driving on Natural Gas: Fuel Price and Demand Scenarios for Natural Gas Vehicles to 2025,” used three scenarios to calculate potential natural gas demand and price impacts attributable to natural gas vehicles (NGVs).

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NewsMay 2, 2013

Ford Adding 2,000-Plus Jobs at Kansas City to Support F-150 Demand, Transit Launch

Ford Motor Co. says it will add more than 2,000 jobs at its Kansas City Assembly Plant to meet surging demand for F-150 pickups and scheduled production of the Euro-style Ford Transit van.

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NewsMay 2, 2013

Florida Legislature Approves Natural Gas Vehicle Incentives

Today, the Florida House passed HB 579 to promote the use of natural gas fuels in Florida. On Tuesday, HB 579 passed the Florida Senate 39-0 and was immediately sent to the Florida House. That chamber took up the bill on Thursday, passing it 116-2.

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NewsMay 2, 2013

GM, Ford, Toyota Top Vincentric’s 2013 Best Fleet Value List

General Motors, Ford and Toyota lead the list of Best Fleet Value vehicles from Vincentric, a privately held automotive data compilation and analysis firm headquartered in suburban Detroit.

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NewsMay 1, 2013

J. J. Keller Welcomes Steve Murray

Steve Murray joins J. J. Keller & Associates as Senior Director of Consulting Services.

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NewsMay 1, 2013

NexTraq to Support Garmin Fleet 590 Device

NexTraq has announced that it will support the Garmin fleet 590 navigation device.

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NewsMay 1, 2013

NTTC Launches Professional Tank Truck Driver Recognition Program

This program recognizes professional tank truck drivers and independent contractors who serve the industry with the most reliable and safe transportation of liquid and dry bulk commodities.

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Newsby Tom BergMay 1, 2013

Hours of Service Reg Likely to Take Effect As-Is, NPTC Legal Counsel Says

Revised hours-of-service rules being contested by trucking and outside parties will probably be adopted as presented by federal authorities, the National Private Trucking Council’s staff lawyer, Rick Schweitzer, told attendees at the group’s annual meeting this week in Cincinnati.

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Newsby Tom BergMay 1, 2013

Private Carriers Honor Fleet Executives, Companies for Excellence

National Private Truck Council has honored five individuals and companies for excellence in fleet management and operations with its annual Leadership Awards. The annual awards were sponsored by Heavy Duty Trucking magazine and presented during NPTC’s annual conference and exhibition, which concluded yesterday in Cincinnati.

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