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Work Truck - March/ April 2010

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FEATURES

Hino Well-Positioned to Expand Commercial Market Share
Hino expanded vocational applications for its lineup of Class 4-7 trucks. In addition it will introduce Class 4 & Class 5 hybrid cab-over models in MY- 2012. Hino increased its Class 6 market share to 15%, up from 5% in 2005.

EPA HD OBD Ruling Impacts Medium-Duty Fleets
Effective Jan. 1, the heavy-duty onboard diagnostic (HD OBD) ruling requires truck manufacturers install OBD systems on trucks 14,001-lbs. GVWR or greater.

Trailer Tire Trends: Fuel Economy & Downtime Remain Big Concerns
Reducing trailer-tire rolling resistance is a goal for most fleets. These tires take more abuse and are more likely to experience en route failure than any other tire position.

Risk Management: Best Practices of a Safe Fleet Operation
Is your fleet safe? Minimize driver risk and lower accident rates through a safety and risk management program. Whether outsourced or run in-house, a comprehensive program is critical.

Telematics Use Grows in Work Truck Fleets
From tracking preventive maintenance to reducing vehicle idling and fuel consumption, truck-based fleets are adding telematics devices to their fleet vehicles to improve operations.

How To ‘Right Spec’ Your Trucks & Vans
Downsizing to a smaller truck or van can improve your total vehicle costs – if you afford the downgrade in capabilities.

Roush Offers Propane-Fueled Ford E-Series Vans
Meeting super ultra low emission vehicle (SULEY) II emissions standards, ROUSH’s line of propane-fueled Ford E-Series vans were prompted by fleet manager interest.

P&H Deploys New-Generation Crane Technology
A partnership between P&H Mining Equipment, Stellar Industries, and Equipment Upfitters allows P&H crane operators to safely lift and move heavy equipment without fear of overload.

FREIGHTLINER M2 112 Goes All-Natural
Portland, Ore-based Freightliner introduces the Business Class M2 112 NG, its first natural gas-powered truck. 2010 EPA emissions-complaint, the truck is targeted for natural gas utilities, port operations, and municipalities.

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