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March 2010, Work Truck - Feature

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-compliant, the truck is targeted for natural gas utilities, port operations, and municipalities.

Business Class M2 112

By Ashley Willis

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

Tags: Freightliner, Natural Gas

November 2008, Work Truck - Cover Story

Freightliner M2e Hybrid Gets Down to Business

By Grace Lauron

With improved fuel economy, lower emissions, extended brake wear, and reduced idle time, Freightliner’s Business Class M2e Hybrid offers fleets a “clean” way to get the job done.

Tags: Cummins, Eaton, Freightliner, hybrid electric vehicles

November 2008, Work Truck - Feature

ARI Hosts Fleet Management Workshop in So. Cal.

(L-R) Fleet Manager Roger Wilson, Kings County, sat alongside manufacturer representatives from Ford, General Motors, and Freightliner.

By Grace Lauron

Thirty-five fleet professionals from 20 agencies participated in a two-day fleet management seminar event, hosted by Automotive Resources International.

Tags: ARI, CALSTART, fleet management, Freightliner, General Motors Corp.

November 2008, Work Truck - Feature

New Work Engines of Tomorrow

By Dan Kratz

From hybrids to electric vehicles, it is important to have the right fuel to drive down fuel costs.

Tags: biodiesel, biomethane, electric vehicle, emissions, Freightliner, hybrid, hydrogen, Natural Gas, UPS, work trucks, WorkStar

September 2008, Work Truck - Cover Story

What's New in Medium-Duty Trucks for 2009-MY

By Lauren Fletcher, Grace Lauron, Lisajoyce Vergara

Medium-duty trucks are the heart of many fleet operations. Several manufacturers share what’s new for the 2009 model-year, with lists of vocational opportunities.

Tags: 2009-MY, Chevrolet, Dodge, Freightliner, Isuzu, Kenworth, medium-duty trucks, Mitsubishi Fuso, Sterling, Workhorse

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What’s the ‘Tipping Point’ for Fuel Prices?

By Mike Antich
During the past decade, we’ve witnessed a steady escalation of fuel prices with forecasters extrapolating these trend lines to predict even higher future prices. What is the “tipping point” for the price of fuel before it starts to have a significant negative impact on senior management’s desire to operate a company-provided fleet?

Great Executives Empower Their Fleet Managers

By Mike Antich
Exceptional leadership by senior management means inspiring and motivating fleet managers to become great fleet managers. These executives delegate responsibility (and authority) to their fleet managers and empower them to accomplish self-determined tasks needed to achieve corporate goals. They recognize the fleet manager is the subject-matter expert and are open to the new ideas they present.

The Best Time to Control Cost is Before It’s Incurred

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Work Truck - July/August 2011

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  • HINO Targets Expanded Market Share With New Class 4-5 COEs
  • 5 Trailering Mistakes to Avoid
  • Latest Trends in Vocational Fleet Applications
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