John Deere Power Systems receives EPA and EU ratings
The Environmental Protection Agency and European Union have certified John Deere Power Systems' PowerTech PVX 9.0L and PowerTech PSX 9.0L model off-highway 56 kW (75 hp) and above engines as compliant with the Interim Tier 4 and Stage III B regulations....
Kobelco wrecks a home for a good cause
Kobelco Construction Machinery America provided a Kobelco SK210 excavator to demolish a home so that a new one could be constructed for the Carr family of Mineola, Texas. The demolition was part of ABC TV's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" television series....
Versatile van performs multiple government fleet tasks
The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is no stranger to fleet managers. In fact, more than 130,000 Sprinter vehicles have been sold in the U.S. and Canada since it was introduced in 2001....
More hybrids on the way to federal fleets
The GSA will double the federal government's hybrid fleet this year. The agency announced that it will buy about 5,600 hybrid vehicles this spring as part of its annual fleet purchase....
Green truck group formed
The National Truck Equipment Association has created a new affiliate division, the Green Truck Association. The GTA aims to help expand and improve the market for green truck applications....
Study shows Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicle delivers low lifecycle cost
The Chevrolet Tahoe Police two-wheel drive vehicle was found to have the lowest lifecycle cost in the law enforcement market by Vincentric...
Los Angeles Fire Department deploys vehicle locator
The Los Angeles Fire Department recently purchased HP workstations and performance displays for its emergency dispatch center, which helps protect more than 4 million citizens in America's second-largest city....
GM Fleet Action Center answers 1 millionth call
In January 2010, the General Motors Fleet and Commercial Operation's Fleet Action Center responded to its 1 millionth call. The Fleet Action Center's agents respond to and resolve fleet and commercial inquiries....
Movers and shakers
Ingo Schiller been named senior vice president for sales and marketing for North America at Manitowoc Co. Bruce Buchan named senior vice president for sales and marketing for Manitowoc's Latin American organization. Paul Hecker named to the newly established position of Field Demonstration and Training at Omaha Standard Palfinger....
Government workers: need to brush up on driving skills?
Government workers are among the most dangerous drivers, according to insurance.com's ranking, "Top 10 Most Dangerous Drivers by Profession." The only occupations that scored more dangerous: attorney/judge and financial professionals. Bartender, waiter, dog groomer, nurse and barber/stylist were job titles with safer drivers, according to the top 10 list....
Variety of fuels power grounds maintenance gear
More environmentally friendly fuel options appear every day for grounds maintenance crews and other operators of outdoor power equipment. A few options already available include...
Ergonomics and police duty belts: easing their load
Recommendations to ease the pain of critical equipment for police officers....
CNH contributes to Haiti disaster relief
In January, agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer Case New Holland sent construction equipment and companywide monetary donations to help relief efforts in Haiti after the country was struck by a mammoth earthquake....
Chrome Shop Mafia tricks out Freightliner trucks with paint jobs and custom detailing
Freightliner has contracted with Chrome Shop Mafia, a specialty garage known for overhauling big rigs, to customize two of its more popular models, the Cascadia and the Coronado....
Pierce, Medtec continue Daytona Speedway tradition
A fleet of 12 vehicles from Pierce Manufacturing and Medtec Ambulance, both owned by Oshkosh, Wis.-based Oshkosh Corp., were on duty at the Daytona 500....
Internal team gets it done in Texas
Strategic sourcing yields Texas-size cost savings — starting with fleet vehicles....
Trucks are the stars at the Work Truck Show 2010 — and so is keynote speaker William Shatner
America's Center in St. Louis, Mo., was where the Work Truck Show was held on March 9-12. The Work Truck Show 2010 was held in conjunction with the 46th Annual National Truck Equipment Association convention....
Fleet tracking case study: Tech A.I.R.
See how a Navman Wireless fleet tracking solution helped reduce repair and fuel costs while increasing profitability. Navman Wireless takes the guesswork out of vehicle bottom-line performance — monthly savings: $7,500....
Fleet tracking case study: Alliance Pest Control
Learn how one Navman Wireless fleet tracking solution helped a pest control company decrease fuel consumption and maintenance costs while increasing job efficiency, driver accountability, and profitability — monthly savings: $20,000....
Executive order: No text messaging while driving
An executive order issued by the White House to prohibit more than four million federal employees from texting behind the wheel is now officially in effect....
U.S. Army orders 15 fire trucks from Pierce
The United States Army has ordered 15 Contender custom pumper fire trucks from Pierce Manufacturing for $5.7 million. The vehicles will be deployed in spring 2010 at Army bases across the U.S....
DOE awards Daimler $40 million to design SuperTruck
Daimler Trucks North America has received nearly $40 million from the U.S. Department of Energy's 21st Century Truck Technology Partnership to fund research on a highly fuel efficient "SuperTruck."...
EJ Metals breaks ground on new Wisconsin facility
E.J. Metals, a manufacturer of wildland fire trucks, has broken ground on a new manufacturing facility and corporate office in New London, Wis....
Fontaine dedicates W.Va. center to Hino
Fontaine Modification Co. will open a dedicated modification center in Williamstown, W.Va., to support Hino Truck's West Virginia-based truck assembly plant....
Kenworth plant selected for DOE energy management program
Kenworth Truck Co.'s manufacturing facility in Renton, Wash., has been selected to participate in a U.S. Department of Energy and Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance project to develop an international energy management standard for manufacturing plants....
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