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eNews Friday Edition Mar 12, 2010

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Kraft Foods to Replace U.S. Sales Fleet With 2010 Ford Fusions
DEARBORN, Mich. - Kraft Foods, the world's second-largest food company, will take delivery of 2,500 2010 Ford Fusions for its national sales staff. Read Full Story


Nissan Debuts Commercial Vehicle at NTEA Work Truck Show
ST. LOUIS - Nissan North America Inc. (NNA) unveiled yesterday the all-new Nissan NV, the first entry in the company's new Nissan Commercial Vehicle lineup in North America, at the National Truck Equipment Association's (NTEA) annual Work Truck Show. Read Full Story

California May Adopt Toughest Cell Phone Laws in Nation
SAN JOSE, CA - The cost of a ticket for texting or using a hand-held phone in California would be among the toughest in the nation if a bill introduced in the state senate becomes law. Read Full Story

IBM Smarter Cities Virtual Leadership Forum
North American leaders from both industry and government discuss how innovation is being infused into the ways our cities work. Listen to a panel discussion from McCarran Airport and the City of Charlotte at the IBM Smarter Cities Virtual Leadership Forum. Click here for details.

Asplundh Tree Expert Co. Taps Freightliner Trucks for Business Class M2 106 Trucks
ST. LOUIS - Freightliner Trucks announced Tuesday that Asplundh Tree Expert Co. has taken delivery of its first Freightliner Business Class M2 106 trucks. Read Full Story

Ford Unveils 2012 Police Interceptor
LAS VEGAS - The Ford Motor Co. unveiled its new Taurus-based police interceptor in Las Vegas today and provided initial details about the patrol car that will replace the aging "Crown Vic" in late 2011. Read Full Story

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Wyoming Becomes 20th State to Ban Texting While Driving
WASHINGTON - U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recognized Wyoming yesterday for becoming the 20th state to enact a statewide ban prohibiting drivers from texting while behind-the-wheel. Read Full Story

Traffic Fatalities for 2009 Reach Record Low
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Thursday that the number of overall traffic fatalities reported at the end of 2009 reached the lowest level since 1954, declining for the 15th consecutive quarter. Read Full Story


2010 Toyota 4Runner Earns Highest Frontal Crash Test Rating from IIHS
TORRANCE, CA – The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) announced Tuesday that the all-new Toyota 4Runner mid-size sport utility vehicle (SUV) has earned its highest ranking of “good” in their frontal offset high-speed crash ratings. Read Full Story

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Top viewed stories included "Top 6 Fleet Trends in the Medium-Duty Truck Market," "How to Develop a Fleet Safety Award Program," and "Reducing Risk with Driver Assessment Programs." Read Full Story

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Advancing sophistication in connective technology has made the in-vehicle mobile office more prevalent, productive, and efficient. However, security and safety are two concerns for company fleets that include employees working on the road. Read or Respond

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